DATA to implement extended hours in Delta County

November 11, 2026

ESCANABA — Delta County residents will soon have more opportunities to ride the Delta Area Transit Authority (DATA). Beginning Saturday, DATA will offer Saturday daytime service throughout Delta County from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.…

Partnership plants seeds for forestry, agriculture careers

ESCANABA — A partnership between Bay College and Michigan State University (MSU) is creating hands-on learning opportunities for students interested…

10 tips for a safe, successful firearm deer hunting season

Opening day of the traditional firearm deer hunting season is right around the corner, and many hunters are busy scouting…

DNR eyes 60-mile U.P. rail line for trails

ESCANABA — The potential sale of inactive rail line owned by the Escanaba & Lake Superior (E&LS) Railroad could connect…

Menominee couple arrested following UPSET investigation

MENOMINEE COUNTY — Two Menominee residents were arrested and arraigned on multiple felony drug and firearm charges following an investigation…

Stephenson man linked to alleged hit-and-run, arson

ESCANABA — A 21-year-old Stephenson man was arrested Monday after allegedly fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run in a Walmart…

Local Sports

WestPac Copper Division All Conference teams

ESCANABA — The West Pac Copper Division has released its All-Conference Teams for the…

Tonight’s games Volleyball Regional tournaments Division 2 Kingsley vs. Kingsford at Manistique, 6 p.m. Division 3…

Prep Schedule Nov. 10

Sentinels defeat Eskymos in hockey opener

HARRIS — The Bark River-Harris Broncos extended their football season by at least another week as…

Broncos defeat Lakers to claim district title

Obituaries

Albert P. Lippens

BARK RIVER — Albert P. Lippens, 94, passed peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2026…

ESCANABA — Elayne J. Backlund, 94, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2026…

Elayne J. Backlund

Edwin Arthur Ziems

ESCANABA — Suzanne Wolkiewicz, age 70, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2026…

Suzanne Wolkiewicz

Community

Bay College Iron Mountain Campus practical nursing program to restart January 2027

ESCANABA — Bay College Iron Mountain Campus has received approval from the Michigan Board…

Coach Lombardi brought to life on stage in Marinette

Swillum named to BJU Concert Choir

ESCANABA — With no mail delivery on the federal Veterans Day holiday, the Daily Press will…

No Daily Press on Veterans Day

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