ESCANABA — A report of a shooting — which was later determined to be false — prompted a response from multiple law enforcement agencies Thursday morning in Escanaba. At approximately 11 a.m., the Escanaba Department…
Man arrested after M-35 incident
FORD RIVER — An incident that drew numerous law enforcement agencies to a residential area of M-35 on Wednesday and…
Former Soo Area Little League president sentenced for embezzling
SAULT STE. MARIE — The former president, treasurer and coach of the Soo Area Little League was sentenced on Tuesday…
Delta County Cancer Alliance 4th annual raffle fundraiser
ESCANABA — The Delta County Cancer Alliance (DCCA) has announced the start of their 4th annual raffle fundraiser. This is…
Bells for Hospice ceremony in Escanaba
ESCANABA — November is National Hospice Month, and during this time, the “Ring Bells for Hospice” campaign will launch locally…
Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest & Wildlife Fund makes grants
ESCANABA — Mr. Charlie Becker, Board Member of the Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund (UPSF & W) Grants…
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Local Sports
Norse overcome slow start defeat Lumberjacks in four sets
ESCANABA — The Bay College Norse took two of their three set wins decisively…
Northern Lights League releases All-Conference volleyball teams
Tonight’s games Cross country Bay College at Region 12 championships, TBA Men’s basketball Minnesota North College-Hibbing…
Prep Schedule Oct. 30
GLADSTONE — The Negaunee Miners gained a share of the Mid-Peninsula Conference volleyball title at Gladstone’s…
Miners defeat Braves for share of Mid-Peninsula Confernce volleyball title
Obituaries
Barbara Ann Yirka
RAPID CITY, S.D. - Barbara Ann Yirka (nee Rouse) died Monday, October 26, 2026…
ESCANABA — Rose "Rosie" T. Rogers, 96, of Escanaba, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026,…
Rose T. Rogers
Barbara M. LeClaire
Janice L. Lancour
Community
Delta County Cancer Alliance 4th annual raffle fundraiser
ESCANABA — The Delta County Cancer Alliance (DCCA) has announced the start of their 4th annual raffle fundraiser. This is an opportunity to support the DCCA with a chance to win up to $1000.00. All of the proceeds of this fundraiser will go to residents of Delta County who have been diagnosed with Cancer.…
Please check with venues first in case of cancellation Friday Oct. 30: — Saunders Point Brewing…
Entertainment schedule for Oct. 30 to Nov. 5
ESCANABA — November is National Hospice Month, and during this time, the “Ring Bells for Hospice”…
Bells for Hospice ceremony in Escanaba
ESCANABA — Mr. Charlie Becker, Board Member of the Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund…
Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest & Wildlife Fund makes grants
Regional News
Former Soo Area Little League president sentenced for embezzling
SAULT STE. MARIE — The former president, treasurer and coach of the Soo Area Little League was sentenced on Tuesday after embezzling from the nonprofit youth organization. Matthew David Hudecek was sentenced in the Chippewa County 50th Circuit Court after pleading guilty in July to embezzlement by an agent/trustee of $1,000 or more but
UP wildfires monitored
International bridge offers Halloween discount
Local union challenges Billerud contractor switch
Editorial
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 30, 2026
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 29, 2026
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 28, 2026
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 27, 2026
Local columns
Social (In)Security
Almanac for Oct. 30, 2026
The strange case of the two Sullivans
Almanac for Oct. 29, 2026
Features
Good ghosts of Escanaba
ESCANABA — The October moon hangs like a big orange pumpkin in the sky. All around north Escanaba, attics and basements take on an eerie glow! A chilly wind rustles the jack pines and rusty acorns scatter from the oak trees. Friendly ghosts arise from their slumber! Around brick chimney posts, coffee pots brew…