ESCANABA — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued a statewide air quality alert at midnight Tuesday as thick smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires elevated fine particulate matter (PM2.5) to what…
Delta County man pleads not guilty to ten counts of animals running at large
ESCANABA — A man accused of allowing horses to roam at large for over one week in the Rapid River…
Gladstone ORV rules may be revised
GLADSTONE -- Residents may soon see a change in the rules regarding off-road vehicles (ORVs) in the City of Gladstone.…
YooperFest to feature 14 bands
ESCANABA -- A music festival known as Yooperfest is coming to the Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds this weekend. A full…
Delta County air quality ranks among worst in the world
ESCANABA — As of Thursday morning, particle pollution in Delta County areas has a "hazardous" Air Quality Index (AQI) of…
One case of cyclosporiasis confirmed in Delta County
DELTA COUNTY — As Michigan continues to grapple with a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak, health officials have confirmed the first outbreak-related…
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Local Sports
Scott Hanson named to Athletic Director for Escanaba High School
ESCANABA — For over 30 years Scott Hanson has been with the Escanaba School…
Obituaries
Arthur J. Harris
HERMANSVILLE — Arthur J. “Art” Harris, 64, Hermansville, passed away on Saturday July 11,…
Richard F. Vietzke
GLADSTONE — Gerald H. Beauchamp, age 83, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10,…
Gerald H. Beauchamp
ESCANABA — Stanley Allan "Spike" Constantino, Jr., age 39, of Escanaba passed away Sunday, July 12,…
Stanley A. Constantino
Community
Homemakers provide trade scholarships
STEPHENSON — The West Bagley Homemakers, the charitable volunteer group based in Menominee County…
Editorial
Operation Safe Driver targets risky behaviors
Though it should be normal practice at all times, drivers are being reminded this week of the importance of focusing on the road when behind the wheel — and following the rules on speeding and other risky driving behaviors. As law enforcement agencies across Michigan increase enforcement efforts as part of Operation Safe Driver…
Editorial cartoon for July 16, 2026
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Local columns
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Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone
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Regional News
Menominee County Fair begins tomorrow
LSSU receives historic $30 million state investment to transform science center
Annual Dairy Strong conference moves to Lambeau Field in 2027
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