WASHINGTON, D.C. — While a veteran who was set to travel on the Upper Peninsula Honor Flight Mission XXIX didn’t get the chance, one guardian made sure his story was told. Michelle Labadie joined this…
Local veteran on UP Honor Flight reflects on love, loss and service
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amongst the stories veterans carried on the 29th Upper Peninsula Honor Flight was one of young love…
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Cell Phone Delivery Scam
Upper Peninsula, Michigan. The Michigan State Police (MSP) is warning the public about a delivery scam targeting customers who have…
Council sets hearing for rezoning ordinance
ESCANABA — The controversial question of rezoning 113 S. 10th St. so that it may become a homeless shelter is…
For the record
CORRECTION: An article that ran on Sept. 4 with the headline "The end is in sight" incorrectly stated the name…
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Local Sports
Eskymos shutout Wykons in tennis action
ESCANABA — After a long Labor Day weekend the Escanaba girls tennis team was…
MANISTIQUE — Several area cross country runners gave chase, but it was the leaders from the…
Sault Ste. Marie sweeps Manistique Invite
Tonight’s games Soccer Beaver Island at Hannahville, 5 p.m. Volleyball Beaver Island at Hannahville, 6:30 p.m.…
Prep Schedule Sept. 11
Black Bears defeat Soaring Eagles in soccer action
Obituaries
Duane Williams
WELLS — Duane "Dewey" Williams, age 77, of Wells passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at U.P. Health Systems- Marquette. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.
ESCANABA — Tracy Alan Leitow, 46 of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday,…
Tracy A. Leitow
ESCANABA — David Corrigan, age 65, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family…
David Corrigan
Sandra L. Verbrigghe
Community
Pop-up shop helps animal shelter
SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY, Mich. – Limestone Financial Credit Union (Limestone FCU) and the Limestone Legacy Foundation recently partnered with the Schoolcraft County Fair Administration (SCFA) to host a Lime Slime Pop-Up Shop at Kids Camp that empowered local students through hands-on learning, entrepreneurship, creativity, and community service. After completing the project, the students chose to…
Regional News
Over $890,000 in grants will benefit Michigan fish and aquatic systems
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has announced recipients for the 2025 Fisheries Habitat Grants. Ten conservation projects on lakes and streams throughout the state will share $892,200. The funds are matched by more than $240,000 in partner contributions, for a total conservation value of over $1.1 million. Funded projects are located in the…
Crafty Flea Market to offer 70 vendors at Lake Antoine
34,000 visit the Mighty Mac for the 2026 Annual Bridge Walk
NYC, the nation's largest school system, bans AI for students through 8th grade
Editorial
Editorial cartoon for Sept. 11, 2026
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Knowing when to keep kids home from school
Local columns
Haven't forgotten
I've heard people reflect on where they were when JFK got shot, when Princess Di died, when the Edmund Fitzgerald sank... I'm a millennial. I remember the day the towers fell. In 2001, I was a student at Melvin H. Kreps Middle School in East Windsor, New Jersey. Mid-morning on Sept. 11, my classmates…
Almanac for Sept. 11, 2026
A Better Labor Day
Ten years later, Kaepernick remains unpersuasive
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