ESCANABA — The Bark River Knives name is under new ownership, while litigation involving its former owner and a rental company has officially come to a close. Scott Hope of Lennon, Michigan, and his family…
Dickinson delays approval of public defenders contract
IRON MOUNTAIN -- A contract for criminal defense services for indigent individuals in Dickinson County remains on hold, although the…
Stephenson man arraigned on multiple felony charges
ESCANABA — The 21-year-old Stephenson man who was arrested Monday for an alleged hit-and-run and arson incident has been arraigned.…
First snowfall of the season in Delta
The first snowfall of the season in Delta County has officially arrived. This clip was taken in Cornell. The National…
Meijer team in Esky gives to two nonprofits
ESCANABA — The local branch of a Lower Michigan-based superstore chain donated a total of $10,000 — split evenly between…
DNR shares 2026 deer hunting preview
ESCANABA — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has published their 2026 deer hunting preview, detailing this year's hunting season…
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Kingsley defeats Kingsford in four sets
MANISTIQUE — Kingsford couldn’t find an answer for Division 2 all-state volleyball player Jenna Middleton here Tuesday night. The Kingsley senior showed why as the Stags handed the Flivvers a 3-1 (25-14, 31-33, 25-19, 25-13) loss in a Division 2 regional tournament opener. Kingsley (49-5-1) moves on to tonight’s regional final at Grayling where…
WestPac Copper Division All Conference teams
Tonight’s games Volleyball Regional tournaments Division 2 Kingsley vs. Kingsford at Manistique, 6 p.m. Division 3…
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Sentinels defeat Eskymos in hockey opener
Obituaries
Jimmy R. Bruce
ESCANABA — Jimmy Roger Bruce, 82, of Escanaba, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Belin Hospital in Green Bay. Among survivors include his wife, Sally Bruce and two sons, Christopher Roger Bruce and Tony Roger Bruce. Visitation will be on Sunday, November 15 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302…
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Gary Paul Phillips, Sr., 69, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on…
Gary P. Phillips Sr.
BARK RIVER — Albert P. Lippens, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 7, 2026 at…
Albert P. Lippens
IRON MOUNTAIN — William Norman Hall, age 80, of Iron Mountain, formerly of Bark River, passed…
William N. Hall
Community
Kiwanis club honors long term members
ESCANABA – The Escanaba Kiwanis has honored two of its long-term members, naming them…
Regional News
Dickinson delays approval of public defenders contract
IRON MOUNTAIN -- A contract for criminal defense services for indigent individuals in Dickinson County remains on hold, although the county is already participating in the regional arrangement. The county board was scheduled to adopt the contract at its regular meeting Monday, but tabled it because Prosecuting Attorney Abbey Anderson was unable to attend.…
UP Health System–Marquette earns three-year ACR accreditation in radiation oncology
Stephenson man arraigned on multiple felony charges
Meijer team in Esky gives to two nonprofits
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