ESCANABA -- The Escanaba City Council heard an update on infrastructure improvements and the subsequent construction from City of Escanaba Water and Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Lampi during its regular meeting last week. Several contractors —…
Back-to-school safety
ESCANABA — With many area schools back in session, the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning (OHSP) and local residents…
Assessments made following Fuller tornado
ESCANABA — A special meeting of the Delta County Parks and Recreation Commission on Tuesday addressed damage at O.B. Fuller…
El-Sayed distances himself from popular streamer's comments on Israel and Jewish Americans
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed, distanced himself Monday from progressive commentator Hasan…
Sinkholes addressed
ESCANABA -- Portions of roads were closed in the city on Tuesday outside of the areas slated for lead line…
Preparing to teach and learn in teams
GLADSTONE -- Yesterday, teachers and students in the Gladstone Area Schools district began to get into the rhythm that will…
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Matt Maki IV wins the race that has eluded him since he began racing
ESCANABA — The U.P. State Fair made its annual appearance this past week and…
Eskymos clobber Marinette in girls tennis
Today’s games Girls’ tennis West Iron County at Gladstone, 2:30 p.m. Soccer Big Bay de Noc…
Prep Schedule Aug. 26
Rapid River's Kaylee Tyler and Julie Poma finished second in the Rapid River relays on Aug.…
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Mark Anthony Peterson
RAPID RIVER — Mark Anthony Peterson, age 65, of Rapid River passed away on…
MANISTIQUE — Laurie Ann Hastings, 55, of Manistique, MI, passed away at her home August 24,…
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ESCANABA — Susan Marie Davis, age 76, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday,…
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CALUMET - Anna Klobuchar Clemenc is a historical figure from the Keweenaw who has…
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El-Sayed distances himself from popular streamer's comments on Israel and Jewish Americans
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Regional collaboration aims to make Great Lakes leader of mass timber
Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority to meet Friday in St. Ignace
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Students warned against relying on energy drinks
While it's still too early to pull all-nighters for studying, students heading back to classes at all levels may be tempted to seek an "energy drink" to manage the shift to early mornings, homework, athletics and busy afterschool schedules. But experts with Aspirus Health caution that energy drinks are not a safe or healthy…
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States stress need for vaccines as children return to schools
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Almanac for Aug. 26, 2026
Today is Wednesday, Aug. 26, the 238th day of 2026. There are 127 days left in the year. Today in history: On Aug. 26, 1944, French Gen. Charles de Gaulle braved the threat of German snipers as he led a victory march in Paris, which had just been liberated by the Allies from Nazi…
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