GLADSTONE — A high-speed chase near the Gladstone High School in the early morning hours of Saturday resulted in an arrest. According to the Gladstone Public Safety Department, at approximately 4:49 a.m. Saturday, a Gladstone…
Former teacher’s aide considers plea in child abuse case
ESCANABA – A former teacher’s aide at the Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District (DSISD) Learning Center is considering a plea…
The story behind Upper Peninsula residents’ iconic nickname
ESCANABA — On this day in 1979, Upper Peninsula residents took part in a contest that helped give the region…
Appeals court allows Iron County sex abuse case to go forward
CRYSTAL FALLS -- The Michigan Court of Appeals has turned away a man's challenge to Iron County charges that in…
As main street suffers, businesses hope Sidewalk Sales will draw foot traffic
ESCANABA -- Local residents, business owners, people passing through Escanaba and destination shoppers are reminded that Sidewalk Sales returns to…
Delta County Board to discuss RFPs, contract
Editor's note: Meeting agendas are subject to change. The following items were listed on the agenda at the time of…
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Escanaba cross country looks to build for the future
ESCANABA — With no seniors on their cross country teams the Escanaba Eskymos are hoping to build for the future this season. The Eskymos, who have two meets under their belts, resume in Thursday’s Marinette Border Battle. They have six girls and five boys on their roster, including sophomore Avah Akerly who placed 15th…
Today’s games Cross country Forest Park Invitational at Crystal Falls, 3 p.m. Girls’ tennis Menominee at…
Prep Schedule Sep 2
MARQUETTE — Area cross country teams may not have been in the running for top honors…
Marquette holds Dale Phillips Invitational
Today’s games Girls’ tennis Gladstone at Ishpeming Westwood, 1 p.m. Tuesday’s games Cross country Manistique at…
Prep Schedule Aug. 31
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Barbara Lynn McDonald
MANISTIQUE — Barbara Lynn McDonald, age 71, of Manistique, Michigan, passed away on Saturday,…
Community
Season Closing at West Shore Fishing Museum
MENOMINEE — West Shore Fishing Museum is open for its final weekend of the…
Upper Peninsula community colleges partner to expand civic leadership opportunities for students
ROCK — Boogie Fest Too returns to Rock Michigan for labor day weekend. The event will…
Boogie Fest returns to Rock
City of Gladstone receives an Annual Disbursement
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Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk planned on Labor Day
ST. IGNACE -- The 2026 Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day is just days away, and final preparations are under way. “Whether you plan to cross the Mackinac Bridge in your car or RV, or you plan to join in the Annual Bridge Walk, we want to make sure you have the information you…
UP jobless rate holds steady at 5.2%
State takes legal action to get Line 5 out of the water, protect Great Lakes
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