GLADSTONE — The fate of the BraveBots, the robotics team for Gladstone High School that has ranked on a global stage in recent years, remains uncertain after the coach's resignation last month. FIRST Robotics Competition…
Webster students showcase reading skills
ESCANABA — During their regular board meeting Monday, the Escanaba Area Public Schools (EAPS) Board of Education observed significant strides…
High schoolers discover new possibilities at career fair
ESCANABA — Almost 50 area businesses, colleges, labor unions and other organizations gathered at Escanaba Junior/Senior High School on Tuesday…
Rapid River man pleads guilty in felony case
ESCANABA — A Rapid River man has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges after Michigan State Police arrested him on…
Delta County Board of Commissioners meeting cancelled
ESCANABA — The regular meeting of the Delta County Board of Commissioners that was scheduled to take place this evening…
Public surveys on the Hiawatha National Forest
Gladstone, Mich. — Starting October, 2026, you may encounter employees, partners or contractors conducting public surveys on the Hiawatha National…
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Local Sports
Broncos use timely service runs to ground Jets
HARRIS — Timely service runs helped Bark River-Harris’s cause here Monday night in a 3-1 (25-23, 25-9, 24-26, 25-13) volleyball triumph over the Powers North Central Jets. The Broncos had four runs of five points or more in this Skyline Central Conference match, including a run of five points by senior outside hitter Alexis…
Thursday’s games Volleyball Rapid River at Rock Mid Peninsula, 6 p.m. Cheboygan at Manistique, 7 p.m.…
Prep Schedule Oct. 21
U.P. Football Poll 11-player 1. Kingsford (5) 8-0 25 2 2. Menominee 7-1 20 1 3.…
U.P. Polls
Meet the Athlete: Will Spranger
Obituaries
Dorothy Mae Olsen
On Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the age of 100 and with her three daughters around her, Dorothy Mae Olsen passed away peacefully while in the loving care of Family Crest Living. Surviving Dorothy are her three daughters, Lynn Pritchard, Diane (Jim)Trepanier, and Nancy (Dave Kallio) Olsen. A Celebration of Life for Dorothy will…
James L. Vrbensky
ESCANABA — David Allen Kidd, 67, of Escanaba, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2026 at…
David Allen Kidd
Michael James Rian
Community
Webster students showcase reading skills
ESCANABA — During their regular board meeting Monday, the Escanaba Area Public Schools (EAPS)…
High schoolers discover new possibilities at career fair
Bay College seeks 2027 Distinguished Alumni nominations
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. — A sergeant from the Michigan State Police (MSP) St. Ignace Post has…
MSP Sergeant receives 2026 Negotiator of the Year Award
Regional News
MSP Sergeant receives 2026 Negotiator of the Year Award
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. — A sergeant from the Michigan State Police (MSP) St. Ignace Post has received a statewide award for his work as a negotiator. Sgt. Jacob Hubbard’s actions during a high-risk incident demonstrate the important role negotiators play in helping law enforcement resolve dangerous situations and protect lives. Sgt. Hubbard was presented…
SNAP changes cut off food assistance benefits for some Michigan residents
NMU focuses on affordability
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Editorial
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 21, 2026
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Editorial cartoon for Oct. 20, 2026
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 19, 2026
Local columns
The illogical 2026 elections
Almana for Oct. 20, 2026
Trump's final humiliation of Lindsey Graham
Almanac for Oct. 20, 2026
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