ESCANABA -- A Rapid River man has pleaded no contest to multiple charges, including homicide, in connection with an alleged drunken-driving crash in 2025. On Oct. 1 in the Delta County 47th Circuit Court, David…
Custom rod-maker to attend expo
ESCANABA — A man who has been making fishing rods for about 50 years is coming back to Escanaba to…
Treated to trunks
Lynx are native to UP, but very rarely seen
The news last month that the first new species of wild feline in roughly a century had been discovered in…
Displaying the peculiar
ESCANABA — An unusual experience awaits visitors to the Bonifas Arts Center for the next few weeks. The current display…
U.P. Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo, Craft it U.P. 906 returns Nov. 6 to 7
ESCANABA — Anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts will once again have a chance to connect with vendors, discover new products…
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Marquette wins GNC meet in rainy conditions
MENOMINEE — Keeping pace with the Marquette cross country runners has been a difficult task for many years. Marquette, as expected, captured both ends of the Great Northern Conference title here on a rainy Thursday. Kingsford junior Maria Murvich, however, not only kept pace with the Sentinels. She earned top individual honors in a…
Broncos trample Emeralds to improve to 7-1
WINNER: Brody Clements, WR, Marquette 5 catches for 145 yards, 3 TD. Coach Mason mentioned “Brody…
Vertical Raise Player of the Week for Week 7
MARQUETTE — It was a birthday to remember for Ella Fure as she regained her Great…
Ella Fure celebrates birthday with Great Northern Conference title
Obituaries
Michael Rian
RAPID RIVER -- Michael Rian, age 70, of Rapid River (Stonington) passed away Friday, October 16, 2026, at Christian Park Health Care Center in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.
ESCANABA — Helga A. Perryman, age 90, of Escanaba passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026 surrounded…
Helga A. Perryman
WILSON, Mich. — Donna Jean Viers, 65, of Wilson, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 13,…
Donna Jean Viers
Vernon J. Eschelweck
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Displaying the peculiar
ESCANABA — An unusual experience awaits visitors to the Bonifas Arts Center for the…
Regional News
EGLE announces 2026 Michigan Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle Program
LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) is announcing the launch of the 2026 Michigan Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle (CHDV) Program, a new grant opportunity that will provide funding to replace eligible Class 6 (19,501-26,000 pounds) and Class 7 (26,001-33,000 pounds) diesel refuse and recycling vehicles with new, zero-emission…
State grants help rural areas offer opportunities, thrive
Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center to offer monthly VA 101 Class
Weekend progress made in Rugged Terrain Complex containment
Editorial
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 19, 2026
Donald Trump's “assault on the rule of law” is intensifying
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 17, 2026
Doctor: Breast cancer rates rising among younger women
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A culture of death
Almanac for Oct. 19, 2026
Almanac for Oct. 17, 2026
Guilfoyle never mastered the art of the shakedown
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