ESCANABA — One of the new attractions at the Upper Peninsula State Fair this year is the Dominguez Royal Legacy Circus, whose show culminates with motorcycles riding in the “globe of death” — a spherical…
Area agencies to conduct active assailant training
RAPID RIVER — The public may notice an increase in law enforcement activity in the Rapid River and Menominee areas…
Horse rehoming discussed at hearing for Rapid River owner
ESCANABA — The potential rehoming of 10 horses was a key point of discussion Tuesday during a pre-trial hearing for…
Winners of the 2026 'I Voted' sticker design contest announced
LANSING — On Tuesday, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, announced in a livestream, the nine winners of the 2026 ‘I…
Child abuse case involving former teacher’s aide adjourned
ESCANABA – The child abuse case involving a former teacher's aide at the Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District (DSISD) Learning…
Wilson man pleads guilty to narcotics charge involving fentanyl pills
ESCANABA — A Wilson man has pleaded guilty to a controlled substance charge after an October 2024 run-in with a…
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Rebirth of Manistique ball field
MANISTIQUE, Mich. — A long-dormant piece of local nostalgia got a second chance thanks to a partnership between Schoolcraft County 4-H, ProAmpac Manistique, Nalco Water (an Ecolab Company), Schoolcraft County Road Commission, DesJarden Excavating, Bichler Concrete and Gravel, and numerous personnel and community volunteers. After years of sitting unused for games, the iconic community…
Mickey Thomas wins pro four race on Sunday in Bark River
GLADSTONE — Escanaba and Gladstone girls tennis teams took the court for the first time on…
Escanaba defeats Gladstone in tennis action
1909 — The first race is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Twelve-thousand spectators watch Austrian…
Today in Sports Aug. 19
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Florence Irene Bessonen
ESCANABA — Florence Irene Bessonen, age 87, of Escanaba, Michigan, passed away peacefully on…
David Anthony Christensen
GOURLEY, Twp. — Donald E. Walechka, age 89, of Gourley Twp., died on August 13, 2026…
Donald E. Walechka
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Rebirth of Manistique ball field
MANISTIQUE, Mich. — A long-dormant piece of local nostalgia got a second chance thanks to a partnership between Schoolcraft County 4-H, ProAmpac Manistique, Nalco Water (an Ecolab Company), Schoolcraft County Road Commission, DesJarden Excavating, Bichler Concrete and Gravel, and numerous personnel and community volunteers. After years of sitting unused for games, the iconic community…
Upper Peninsula, Mich. — The Michigan State Police (MSP) hosted Teen Defensive Driving Programs in Brimley…
MSP brings teen defensive driving training to the Upper Peninsula
Statewide survey shows important role for local newspapers in promoting transparency
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MVAA presents Coin of Excellence to NMU veteran advocate, hosts Benefits Boot Camps
DIFS Shares Financial and Insurance Tips with Students this Back-to-School Season
Teen boy among 6 dead including suspect in Michigan shootings; girl survived
Federal court denies request to rehear dismissal of DOJ lawsuit seeking personal information of Michigan voters
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Editorial cartoon for Aug. 19, 2026
US must exert real pressure for relief to come to Gaza
Editorial cartoon for Aug. 18, 2026
America’s budget on the precipice of catastrophe
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Almanac for Aug. 19, 2026
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 19, the 231st day of 2026. There are 134 days left in the year. Today in History: On Aug. 19, 2010, the last American combat brigade exited Iraq, seven years and five months after a U.S.-led invasion marked the beginning of the Iraq War. Also on this date: In 1692,…
A special golden anniversary
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