MARINETTE, Wis. — A Marinette man accused of homicide in the drowning of a 13-year-old boy pleaded not guilty by mental disease or defect Tuesday in the Marinette County Circuit Court. Tylor Robert Birch, 22,…
New leader joins Bay College forestry, agriculture programs
ESCANABA — Students interested in careers in forestry and agriculture will find a new face leading Bay College's partnership with…
Flyball tournament returns to Escanaba
ESCANABA — A fast-paced canine competition will take center stage this weekend as Escanaba hosts the 14th Annual U.P. Shelter…
UPSET in Escanaba
MMACF Youth Advisory Council looks for teens
MENOMINEE -- The M&M Area Community Foundation is inviting local youth ages 12 to 17 to join its Youth Advisory…
Ishpeming man arraigned after allegedly taking video up women’s skirts
MARQUETTE -- On Tuesday, the Marquette County Sheriff's Office released a statement relating to the arraignment of Nicholas Arcaro, 30,…
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Bark River prepares for 50th Anniversary of Off-Road racing in the U.P.
BARK RIVER — This August marks the 50th Anniversary of the Bark River Off-Road…
Julia Maki wins second feature of 2026 season
Highland Golf Club Women's scores under 50 Joyce Land 47 Judy Peltier 48 Rachael Latta 46…
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Chris Broeders wins first career feature
Obituaries
Steven P. Adkins
GLADSTONE — Steven P. Adkins, age 76, of Gladstone passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in Toledo, Ohio. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone.
Daniel W. Hay
Thomas H. Boudreau
RAPID RIVER — Charles "Chuck" L. Gendron, age 93, of Rapid River passed away peacefully on…
Charles L. Gendron
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Campbell graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison
MADISON, Wis. - Ben Campbell, Escanaba, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Letters and Science with a Master of Music-Music: Performance degree. More than 9,100 students earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May 2026. The university held its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony for doctoral, MFA and medical professional candidates at…
Editorial
Families urged to vaccinate before the school year starts
With Michigan classrooms set to reopen in a matter of weeks, doctors and public health leaders Thursday urged parents to check their children’s immunization records and catch up on any missed vaccines before the first day of school. The call comes as the U.S. logs its worst measles year in 35 years, and as…
Editorial cartoon for July 31, 2026
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US Forest Service works to improve national forest health, recreation
Marquette Co. Fair coming soon
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Former Baraga corrections officer arraigned for alleged role in assault of a fellow officer
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