ESCANABA — A civil rights lawsuit against a sitting Delta County commissioner — and Michigan State Senate hopeful — as well as the City of Escanaba and two former law enforcement members filed by a…
Room to grow
ESCANABA — The hydrangea trees that had been removed from the streetscape to allow for major construction were replanted Wednesday…
Dueling pianos and cocktails at the Island
HARRIS — Tickets have gone on sale for a one-evening affair that is coming to the Island Resort and Casino…
Abdul in Escanaba
ESCANABA — U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed visited Escanaba Thursday as the first stop in his “It Shouldn’t Be This…
A trek for the minds
ESCANABA — A delegation from Michigan Technological University (MTU) set up stations in the Ruth Butler Building at the Upper…
Man arraigned after Schoolcraft County shooting
SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY — A man has been arrested after allegedly threatening another person with a gun and firing shots at…
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Local Sports
Black Bears use late surge to drown Lakers
GARDEN CORNERS — The Big Bay de Noc Black Bears advanced to the district…
Tonight’s games Volleyball Gogebic C.C. at Bay College, 6:30 p.m. Football Escanaba at Cadillac, 7 p.m.…
Prep Schedule Oct. 16
Young & American E&E Furniture 42, Circlemcountry.com 40, Spare Time 30, Red Hots 28, Lucky Strikes…
Bowling Results
ESCANABA — Bay College remained in a favorable position in the MCCAA North Conference title race,…
Norse roll past Timberwolves
Obituaries
Shirley Ann Hivala
ESCANABA — Shirley Ann Hivala, age 93, passed away Monday, October 5, 2026, at…
Deborah A. Vanderlinden
ESCANABA — Ronald J. Peltin, age 80, of Escanaba passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at…
Ronald J. Peltin
ESCANABA — Charles N. Lindquist, age 87, of Escanaba passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at his…
Charles N. Lindquist
Community
Entertainment schedule for Oct. 16 to Oct. 22
(Please check with venues first in case of cancellation) Friday * Upper Hand Brewery, 6 to 8 p.m. – Mordi Young * Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone, 6 to 9 p.m. - Jack Neumann * The Church Brewery in Bark River, 6 to 9 p.m. – Megan Fritz * ByGeorge Brewery, 6 to 9…
Regional News
Objections raised about prayers before Dickinson board’s regular meetings
IRON MOUNTAIN — A citizen has asked Dickinson County commissioners to drop their policy that allows prayers before regular meetings and instead observe a moment of silence. County resident John Trester told the board Monday that its policy approved in January 2025 is "unnecessary and divisive." Implementing a moment of silence "maintains strict legal…
"Rocky Horror" returns to Forest Roberts Theatre
Update on containment efforts on Upper Peninsula fires
Rain brings relief and new challenges for Ridge and Craig Lake Fire crews
Editorial
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 16, 2026
Give your e-waste a responsible second life
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 15, 2026
AI companies must be held liable
Local columns
Almanac for Oct. 16, 2026
Today is Friday, Oct. 16, the 289th day of 2026. There are 76 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 16, 1962, the Cuban missile crisis began as President John F. Kennedy was informed that reconnaissance photographs had revealed the presence of Soviet nuclear missile sites in Cuba. Also on this…
Not fine at all
Who is Ilhan Omar?
Almanac for Oct. 15, 2026
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