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Local union challenges Billerud contractor switch

ESCANABA — Two large inflatable animals and a sign outside Billerud’s Escanaba mill Wednesday drew attention to a labor dispute over the mill’s reported decision to switch trucking contractors. Dan McKernan, communications director for Operating…

Remembering the historian

ESCANABA — The public will have the chance to honor the memory of Charles Lindquist at the Delta County Historical…

M-35 rerouted

FORD RIVER — As multiple law enforcement officials handle a situation at an address between the Breezy Point and Ford…

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Local Sports

Miners defeat Braves for share of Mid-Peninsula Confernce volleyball title

GLADSTONE — The Negaunee Miners gained a share of the Mid-Peninsula Conference volleyball title at Gladstone’s expense as they handed the Braves a 3-0 (25-17, 25-23, 25-20) loss here Tuesday night. Negaunee also got a little help from Gwinn, which defeated Ishpeming in four sets Tuesday, forcing a three-way tie for the league title.…

Tonight’s games Volleyball Superior Central at Munising, 6 p.m. Manistique at Escanaba, 7 p.m. Crystal Falls…

Prep Schedule Oct. 29

Monday’s matches L’Anse 3, Chassell 2 Ewen-Trout Creek 3, Watersmeet 0 Tuesday’s matches Volleyball Rapid River…

U.P. Scores

Obituaries

Rose T. Rogers

ESCANABA — Rose "Rosie" T. Rogers, 96, of Escanaba, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Hospital. Survivors include her children, William (Tara) Rogers of Kennwich, WA, Thomas (Michelle) Rogers of Gladstone, Teri (Sean) Kingston of Tucson, AZ, Mary (Dave) Harris of Escanaba, Greg Rogers of Tucson, AZ, and Christopher…

GLADSTONE — Terrance T. Fletcher, Jr., age 58, of Gladstone passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026…

Terrance T. Fletcher

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