MANISTIQUE — Cyclists from around the world will gather today for the 9th annual Tour Da Yoop, Eh (TDY), one of the Midwest’s most unique endurance cycling events. The 10-day, 1,200-mile journey around Michigan’s Upper…
Community reflects on lasting legacy of Thomas L. Butch
GLADSTONE — Members of the community are mourning the loss of Thomas L. Butch, a respected and influential figure whose…
Steve Kwarciany named 2026 U.P. Veteran of the Year
MARQUETTE — This year's Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year is Steve Kwarciany of Delta County. He will be honored…
Public invited to fresh fish fry today
ESCANABA — Today, a fish fry provided for free to the public comes to the Escanaba Marina. The event is…
Summer sidewalk sale postponed
ESCANABA— The Escanaba Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has announced that the annual Summer Sidewalk Sales, scheduled for today, July 24,…
Gubernatorial candidate in Escanaba today
ESCANABA -- Perry Johnson, Republican candidate for Michigan governor, is currently on a "Save the Ticket' tour. On Friday, July…
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ESCANABA — There’s still time to enter the 79th Annual Michigan-Wisconsin Open tennis tournament Time is…
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ESCANABA — A quality field is expected to be on hand for the 79th Annual Michigan-Wisconsin…
79th Annual Michigan-Wisconsin Tennis Open set for Aug. 1-2
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Obituaries
Roy W. Lee
RAPID RIVER — Roy W. Lee, age 84, of Rapid River passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Transitions Assisted Living in Gladstone. His loving wife Bonnie (Grasser) Lee is listed among surviving family. A full obituary will be forthcoming. The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the Lee family.
Richard C. Butryn
ESCANABA — Susan M. (Cook) Keldsen, 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Holt…
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Community
VA center to have all-female health care enrollment events
IRON MOUNTAIN — For the first time, the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center is rolling out an enrollment event just for women who served. Two dates have been set: 4 to 7 p.m. Central time Tuesday, Aug. 4, at the Northern Lights YMCA, 800 Crystal Lake Blvd., Iron Mountain; and 4 to 7
Editorial
Families should learn the signs of drowning
For World Drowning Prevention Day on Saturday, a trauma expert in Wisconsin warns that drowning can be fast, silent and difficult to recognize when seconds count to react in time. World Drowning Prevention Day, observed annually on July 25, serves as a reminder that many drowning deaths are preventable. According to the Centers for…
Editorial cartoon for July 24, 2026
Absentee ballots, early voting sites offer options for primary
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Local columns
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Workers not uniting behind DSA
Regional News
Former Baraga corrections officer arraigned for alleged role in assault of a fellow officer
BARAGA — A former Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) corrections officer has been arraigned on a felony charge after allegedly opening a prison cell door, resulting in the assault of another MDOC corrections officer. On March 28, Shelby Pennock was working in a cell block at the Baraga Correctional Facility alongside another MDOC corrections…
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Bergman joins other lawmakers demand action from Canadian government over wildfires
Features
Blue Berry July
ESCANABA — Delta County’s delicacy has a long history of harvest by the shores of the Bays de Noc. The most delicious of all wild berries (in my opinion) the easiest to preserve and a plant with many medical uses, is the wild blue berry. The sandy soil, made acidic by countless jack pines…