ESCANABA — Last week, plaintiff Michael O’Connor appeared in Delta County 47th Circuit Court in regard to five lawsuits currently pending against the City of Gladstone. After some short discussion, Judge Brian D. Rahilly said…
Daggett women sentenced to decades in prison
DAGGETT — A Daggett woman has been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in…
College fair to be held for prospective students and the public
ESCANABA — Next Monday, the Escanaba campus of Bay College is hosting a college fair, inviting students, families, community members,…
Drought considered severe in southern UP
IRON MOUNTAIN -- Two months of below-normal rainfall has led to severe drought in parts of Dickinson, Iron and Menominee…
U.P. veterans prepare for 29th Honor Flight to Washington
ESCANABA — Veterans from throughout the Upper Peninsula are preparing to depart from Escanaba for Washington, D.C., Wednesday on the…
Celebrating the workforce
ESCANABA — Yesterday, as Americans enjoyed a holiday, the sun shone in Escanaba while large groups representing the area's labor…
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Local Sports
Adam's earns Highland Women's title
It was a close match, with Halfaday up one throughout most of the front…
Today’s games Girls’ tennis Escanaba at West Iron County, 3:30 p.m. Gladstone at Marquette, 3:30 p.m.…
Prep Schedule Sept. 9
STEPHENSON — The Stephenson Eagles got the break they needed on the final play of the…
Eagles survive thriller against Niagara
ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Hematites unleashed a potent ground attack while handing Powers North Central a…
Jets grounded by Hematites
Obituaries
Patrick J. Madden
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Patrick "Pat" Joseph Madden, 60, passed away on September 4,…
ESCANABA — Thomas “Tom” William Ross, 71, of Escanaba, MI, passed away at his home September…
Thomas W. Ross
GLADSTONE — Joanne A. Tardiff, age 90, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at…
Joanne A. Tardiff
WILSON — Henry A. “Chun” Philemon, Jr., 79, of Wilson, passed away on Friday, September 4,…
Henry A. Philemon
Community
Celebrating the workforce
ESCANABA — Yesterday, as Americans enjoyed a holiday, the sun shone in Escanaba while…
Raising the roof
Cruising through the village
America’s 250th anniversary has given us plenty of opportunities this year to celebrate our nation’s history,…
United We Thrive!
Regional News
34,000 visit the Mighty Mac for the 2026 Annual Bridge Walk
ST. IGNACE - Clear skies made for a beautiful sunrise start of the 2026 Mackinac Bridge Walk today, providing exceptional conditions for the roughly 34,000 people who made plans to participate. That turnout was on the upper end for turnout in recent years, which has ranged from 21,000 to 35,000 since 2018. About 33,000…
NYC, the nation's largest school system, bans AI for students through 8th grade
MiLEAP’s Office of Higher Education releases statewide transfer analysis
Michigan releases 2026 Hot 50 and Career Outlook reports
Editorial
Editorial cartoon for Sept. 9, 2026
Knowing when to keep kids home from school
Editorial cartoon for Sept. 8, 2026
Editorial cartoon for Sept. 5, 2026
Local columns
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Almanac for Sept. 9, 2026
Almanac for Sept. 8, 2026
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