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Duck Lake Fire scars remain
May 18, 2013 NEWBERRY — In 2012, the snow was gone in March and Michigan was experiencing one of its most severe fire seasons in recent memory. Early this May, much of the Upper Peninsula remained covered in snow. more »»
Mini golf to help United Way
May 18, 2013 ESCANABA — Residents looking for a fun way to get involved can get help support the United Way of Delta County by participating in the United Way Mini Golf Tournament. more »»
Second dog killed in Atlantic Mine wolf attack
May 18, 2013 ATLANTIC MINE — A wolf fatally attacked a sled dog in Houghton County’s Atlantic Mine, the second such attack within a month in the vicinity, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources said. more »»
Basic Marine: Project will boost economy
May 17, 2013 ESCANABA — Dock and pier expansions underway at an Escanaba shipyard are expected to develop the region’s future economy, according to a company representative. Basic Marine, Inc., at 440 N. 10th St. more »»
Wife rescues husband from black bear attack
May 17, 2013 SILVER CLIFF, Wis. (AP) — A man is recovering from injuries suffered when he was attacked by a black bear in Marinette County. more »»
Too many snow days? Extra days avoidable
May 17, 2013 LANSING (AP) — Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation that will allow schools with too many snow days to avoid having to schedule extra days in June. The Republican governor signed the bill Thursday. more »»
Michigan State Police make $121,500 bust
May 17, 2013 CHANNING — Troopers from the Michigan State Police seized more than $121,500 worth of marijuana from a marijuana growing operation in Dickinson County Wednesday. more »»
Road Commission lifts weight restrictions
May 17, 2013 ESCANABA — The Delta County Road Commission has announced annual springtime weight and speed restrictions were lifted this morning on all county roads not designated as all season routes. more »»
Embezzlement case: Woman due in court
May 16, 2013 MANISTIQUE — A Rapid River woman, accused of embezzling from a Manistique nursing home while she was the director is scheduled to appear in court next week for a preliminary examination. more »»
Man convicted of killing his wife sentenced to life in prison
May 16, 2013 BESSEMER — A Bessemer man recently convicted of murdering his wife last year was ordered to spend the rest of his life in prison without parole Wednesday, according to Gogebic County Circuit Court... more »» 
Farmers markets open
May 16, 2013 Local farmers markets opened Wednesday in Escanaba and Manistique. more »»
State surplus to fix roads?
May 16, 2013 LANSING (AP) — There was no dearth of ideas about what to do with the state’s newfound $483 million surplus on Wednesday after Michigan budget experts made the dollar figure official. more »»
School district cuts 30 positions
May 15, 2013 ESCANABA — Approximately 30 positions at Escanaba Area Public Schools have been cut for the 2013-14 school year as part of a number of budget reductions approved by the Escanaba School Board Tuesda. more »»
Rapid River woman arrested for embezzlement
May 15, 2013 MANISTIQUE — A Rapid River woman is accused of embezzling from a Manistique nursing home while she was the director there. Read more about the arrest of Jana Chaperon in Thursday’s Daily Press. more »»
Peters gets life in prison for murder
May 15, 2013 BESSEMER — Kenneth Wayne Peters, 50, of Bessemer, was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison without parole for the murder of his wife, Ethel Grzena/Peters, 79, a former Delta County resident. more »» 
Any fin is possible: Walleye fishermen hit the bay for season opener
May 15, 2013 ESCANABA — With the 2013 walleye fishing season opening today, there are a lot of eager fishermen in the area wondering how much of an impact the late spring will have on their overall success. more »»
State will get more in taxes
May 15, 2013 LANSING (AP) — State fiscal analysts reported Tuesday that Michigan is on pace to bring in at least $382 million more in tax revenue than projected earlier this year, which was welcomed news as the... more »»
Center in the works for at-risk students
May 15, 2013 ESCANABA — The Escanaba School Board has approved creating an Escanaba Virtual Career Center to replace the American Academy program for at-risk high school students. more »» |
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