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Free early education pilot program coming to Delta County

ESCANABA — A new partnership is bringing Strong Beginnings, a state-funded pilot program offering free, play-based early education, to three-year-olds in Delta County for the 2026-28 school years. The Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District (DSISD)…

Gladstone to employ new software

GLADSTONE -- The City of Gladstone made two decisions about software for municipal tasks on Monday. One currently-implemented system is…

It's "plein" to see

ESCANABA — On Monday, a group of artists gathered at the marina in Escanaba for a first-of-its kind event: an…

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Mary E. Anderson

ESCANABA — Mary E. Anderson, 63, of Escanaba, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Among survivors include her son, Michael D. (LeeAnn Thomma) Anderson. Visitation will take place on Saturday, August 22nd from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church. The funeral service will…

ESCANABA — Amber Lynn Svihl, a life long resident of Escanaba, MI, passed away peacefully on…

Amber Lynn Svihl

RAPID RIVER — Mark Anthony Peterson, age 65, of Rapid River passed away on August 11,…

Mark A. Peterson

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Final 2025 crash data shows roadway deaths decreased, but challenges remain

The Michigan State Police (MSP) has released the final traffic crash data for 2025, showing that traffic fatalities declined in several key categories compared to 2024. According to the MSP Criminal Justice Information Center (CJIC), the number of overall roadway fatalities dropped to 1,065 in 2025, a 3 percent decrease from the 1,099 deaths…

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Fair week farmers

ESCANABA — Fair week brings out the farmer in all of us! Corn fields, country roads, and cotton candy are all in vogue right now. Sunflowers stand tall, tomatoes ripen and cucumbers are kings on everyone’s kitchen cupboards. The annual U.P. State Fair creeps up on us like a barn cat on a mouse.…

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