ROCK — After 25 years of business, a local farm and corn maze is preparing to enter the 2026 season under new ownership. Larry’s Corn Maze — with Larry being the name of the anthropomorphic,…
Bergman joins other lawmakers demand action from Canadian government over wildfires
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, joined fellow representatives John James, Lisa McClain and John Moolenaar in addressing…
Air quality improving but still unhealthy
ESCANABA — After reaching hazardous extremes last week, the air quality in the area is improving but remains unhealthy. On…
M-35 safety concerns persist
FORD RIVER TOWNSHIP — A recent collision proved that the dangers on the highway south of Escanaba are real. Residents…
Fish, learn, eat, sail
ESCANABA -- Next weekend, a multi-part event offers people the opportunity to sail aboard a tall ship schooner, take part…
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Scott Hanson named to Athletic Director for Escanaba High School
ESCANABA — For over 30 years Scott Hanson has been with the Escanaba School…
Obituaries
Lauri A. Anderson
ESCANABA — Lauri A. Anderson, age 65, of Escanaba passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026 at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay, WI. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.
Renee M. Kahl
GLADSTONE — Thomas L. Butch, age 84, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15,…
Thomas L. Butch
GLADSTONE — Barbara Louise Barron, 76, of Gladstone, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at…
Barbara L. Barron
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Editorial
Is federal government trying to kick sick people off Medicaid?
Is the federal government trying to kick sick people off Medicaid? It certainly seems like it. Congress made the policy choice to impose work requirements on Medicaid — which in itself is likely to result in people losing coverage largely for administrative reasons like failing to file paperwork on time. Now, a rule released…
Editorial cartoon for July 20, 2026
The world loses when the US, Iran overplay their hands
Editorial cartoon for July 18, 2026
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DOJ activates untested court for ‘alien terrorist’ deportations
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