ESCANABA — An Illinois man has been arrested after allegedly scamming an Escanaba resident out of over a half million dollars. 34-year-old Zhong Jiang, a resident of Orland Hills, Illinois, was arraigned in the Delta…
Teen pleads no contest in drowning death
MARINETTE, WISCONSIN — A teenager arrested in connection with the drowning of a 13-year-old Marinette boy has entered a plea.…
Three measles cases in Delta — first since 1989
DELTA COUNTY — Three cases of measles have been confirmed in Delta County, announced Public Health of Delta & Menominee…
REZ-CON comes to the Island Convention Center
HARRIS — The Island Convention Center is gearing up to host pop culture fans, gamers, and cosplayers this weekend for…
BraveBots fate uncertain
GLADSTONE — The fate of the BraveBots, the robotics team for Gladstone High School that has ranked on a global…
Webster students showcase reading skills
ESCANABA — During their regular board meeting Monday, the Escanaba Area Public Schools (EAPS) Board of Education observed significant strides…
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Prep Schedule Oct. 22
Tonight’s games Volleyball Rapid River at Rock Mid Peninsula, 6 p.m. Cheboygan at Manistique, 7 p.m. Escanaba at Menominee, 7:30 p.m. Ishpeming at Powers North Central, 7:30 p.m. Friday’s games Football Superior Central at Rapid River, 7 p.m. Escanaba at Gladstone, 7 p.m. Menominee at Bark River-Harris, 7 p.m. Manistique at Ishpeming Westwood, 7…
Tuesday’s matches Soccer District tournaments Division 1 Marquette 7, Gaylord 1 Division 2 Kingsford 4, Houghton…
U.P.Scores
1933 — Primo Carnera retains the world heavyweight title with a 15-round decision over Paolino Uzcudun…
Today in Sports Oct. 22
NBA season tips off with Pistons rallying to beat Celtics, spoiling Paul George's debut
Obituaries
Cathy Ruth Provo
ESCANABA — Cathy Ruth Provo, age 82, of Escanaba passed away Monday, October 19, 2026 at the home of her daughter in New London, Iowa surrounded by her loving family. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by the Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone.
ESCANABA — Pete J. Schlenvogt, age 53, passed away while doing his postal route on Monday,…
Pete J. Schlenvogt
RAPID RIVER — Bonnie Jean (Grasser) Lee, age 82, of Rapid River, passed away early Sunday…
Bonnie Jean Lee
Margaret Ann Leckson
Community
Briefs for Thursday, Oct. 22
Wells Lions Club raffle winner ESCANABA — The $1250 winners of the Wells Lions Club's 52-week raffle for week 12, dated Oct. 19, are Rae Pechawer of Escanaba and Beth Frazer of Stevens Point. Domestic violence vigil ESCANABA — Tri-County Safe Harbor (TCSH) invites the public to candlelight vigils honoring those lost alongside those…
Regional News
Illinois man arrested for $665K scam of Escanaba man
MSP Sergeant receives 2026 Negotiator of the Year Award
SNAP changes cut off food assistance benefits for some Michigan residents
NMU focuses on affordability
Editorial
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 22, 2026
National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday
Editorial cartoon for Oct. 21, 2026
AI investors will demand a return sooner or later
Local columns
Almanac for Oct. 22, 2026
Today is Thursday, Oct. 22, the 295th day of 2026. There are 70 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 22, 2012, cyclist Lance Armstrong was formally stripped of his seven Tour de France victories and received a lifetime ban from Olympic sports after the International Cycling Union chose not to…
The Anti-French revolt in France
The illogical 2026 elections
Almana for Oct. 20, 2026
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