ESCANABA — The new last-mile shipping terminal for Amazon that recently opened in Escanaba is the first of its kind in the Upper Peninsula. After being under construction for a little over a year, the…
Hunters urged to watch for signs of missing man
STEPHENSON — As hunting season draws people into the woods, the family of Brett Parrett is asking hunters to keep…
Two killed when car is struck during pursuit
MARINETTE COUNTY, Wis. – Two people were killed Thursday evening after being hit by a vehicle fleeing law enforcement in…
A Lions Club facelift
RAPID RIVER — In the midst of a makeover is the Rapid River Lions Club's building at 10465 S. Main…
Early in-person voting begins statewide today
ESCANABA — Starting today, Michigan voters can cast their ballot for the Nov. 3 General Election in person at their…
Escanaba ArtWalk connects local artists, businesses
ESCANABA — Downtown Escanaba will transform into a collection of pop-up art galleries today as the second annual Escanaba ArtWalk…
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Local Sports
Prep Schedule Oct. 24
Today’s games Cross country U.P. Finals at Houghton, 11 a.m. Volleyball Bay College vs. Harper College at Alverno College, 1 p.m. Bay College at Milwaukee Area Tech, 3 p.m.
MARQUETTE — The Kingsford Flivvers captured their fourth straight Great Northern Conference volleyball championship in a…
Flivvers claim Great Northern Conference Championship
1943 — The Green Bay Packers grab nine interceptions, seven off Frank Sinkwich, in a 27-6…
Today in Sports Oct. 24
Hematites ground Jets in volleyball action
Obituaries
Barbara M. LeClaire
GLADSTONE — Barbara M. LeClaire, age 92, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Transitions Assisted Living in Gladstone. A Celebration of Life is tentatively being scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2026 and will be announced in a forthcoming obituary. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes are assisting the LeClaire family.
Community
A Lions Club facelift
RAPID RIVER — In the midst of a makeover is the Rapid River Lions…
Escanaba ArtWalk connects local artists, businesses
Sounds of Gladstone
Some businesses become so much a part of a community that it's difficult to imagine the…
Wickert Floral honored with Century Award at Chamber Annual Dinner
Regional News
Two killed when car is struck during pursuit
MARINETTE COUNTY, Wis. – Two people were killed Thursday evening after being hit by a vehicle fleeing law enforcement in the Town of Peshtigo. At approximately 6:38 p.m., a deputy with the Marinette County Sheriff’s Office attempted to initiate a traffic stop of a vehicle with two individuals near the intersection of Pine Street…
As Michigan flu vaccinations drop, health risks increase
NMU to Host MiKickoff event Nov. 6
Agreement supports preservative maintenance on historic Round Island Lighthouse
Editorial
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 24, 2026
UP fires may be waning, but fire risk still high
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 23, 2026
Protect yourself, family: Get a flu vaccine today
Local columns
Almanac for Oct. 24, 2026
Today is Saturday, Oct. 24, the 297th day of 2026. There are 68 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 24, 1945, the United Nations formally came into existence as the Charter of the United Nations, ratified by 51 nations, took effect. The date is now observed as United Nations Day.…
New houses shouldn't be built on the workers' backs
Guilty of wasting our time
Almanac for Oct. 23, 2026
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