ESCANABA — An unusual experience awaits visitors to the Bonifas Arts Center for the next few weeks. The current display in the Powers Gallery is "Bending Reality: A Journey through Surrealism." Surrealism — which in…
U.P. Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo, Craft it U.P. 906 returns Nov. 6 to 7
ESCANABA — Anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts will once again have a chance to connect with vendors, discover new products…
Lawsuit against county commissioner, city and police dismissed
ESCANABA — A civil rights lawsuit against a sitting Delta County commissioner — and Michigan State Senate hopeful — as…
Room to grow
ESCANABA — The hydrangea trees that had been removed from the streetscape to allow for major construction were replanted Wednesday…
Dueling pianos and cocktails at the Island
HARRIS — Tickets have gone on sale for a one-evening affair that is coming to the Island Resort and Casino…
Abdul in Escanaba
ESCANABA — U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed visited Escanaba Thursday as the first stop in his “It Shouldn’t Be This…
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WINNER: Brody Clements, WR, Marquette 5 catches for 145 yards, 3 TD. Coach Mason mentioned “Brody has been a great leader for us and has been a big part of the 4 game win streak’ HONORABLE MENTION Logan Clauss, RB, Manistique Offense: 21 carries for 235 yards, 4 Touchdowns and 1 Two-Point conversion. Defense…
MARQUETTE — It was a birthday to remember for Ella Fure as she regained her Great…
Ella Fure celebrates birthday with Great Northern Conference title
Oct. 11, 1966 — Randy Fochesato fired a one-hitter, struck out eight and walked none while…
Sports Flashback Oct. 11-17
MENOMINEE — The Bark River-Harris Broncos appeared to be on their way to victory here Thursday…
Maroons storm back to defeat Broncos
Obituaries
Donna Jean Viers
WILSON, Mich. — Donna Jean Viers, 65, of Wilson, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Green Bay following a brief illness. Among survivors include her husband, William; son, Dustin Larson; and siblings, Karen Miller, Douglas (Cheryl) Larson, Linda (Larry) Larson, and Rhoda Larson. Visitation will be on…
Vernon J. Eschelweck
Charles N. Lindquist
BARK RIVER — Richard D. Luchay, 93, of Bark River, passed away on Friday, October 16,…
Richard D. Luchay
Community
U.P. Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo, Craft it U.P. 906 returns Nov. 6 to 7
ESCANABA — Anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts will once again have a chance to…
Volunteers sought in search for Starla Goings
ESCANABA — The Bonifas Arts Center, located at 700 First Avenue South in Escanaba, is home…
Bonifas brings culture to Esky for free
A legacy of service that extends beyond county lines
Regional News
U.P. Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo, Craft it U.P. 906 returns Nov. 6 to 7
Volunteers sought in search for Starla Goings
Michigan DNR to track fish stocking using 23andMe-style gene testing
Upper Peninsula fire containment efforts continue
Editorial
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 17, 2026
Doctor: Breast cancer rates rising among younger women
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 16, 2026
Give your e-waste a responsible second life
Local columns
Almanac for Oct. 17, 2026
Today is Saturday, Oct. 17, the 290th day of 2026. There are 75 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 17, 1989, a magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck northern California, killing 63 people and causing up to $10 billion worth of damage. Also on this date: In 1777, British forces under Gen.…
Guilfoyle never mastered the art of the shakedown
Almanac for Oct. 16, 2026
Not fine at all
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