MENOMINEE — A Menominee man was recently sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to methamphetamine and firearm charges. Shane Allen Konell, 51, was sentenced July 10 in the Menominee County 41st Circuit Court to concurrent…
To bee or not to bee
ESCANABA -- People who have home bee yards or are considering starting a hive find other souls with common interests…
At 103, retired MDOTer Bauer looks back
SENEY — Driving along what's considered one of the most boring roads in Michigan, you might speed right past a…
New Isle Royale Heritage Alliance launched
ISLE ROYALE — National Park Service officials have announced the launch of the Isle Royale Heritage Alliance, a new effort…
MDOT invites public comment on draft Five-Year Transportation Program following STC approval
ESCANABA — Today, the State Transportation Commission (STC) approved posting the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) draft 2027-2031 Five-Year Transportation…
Marinette man enters plea in teen drowning case
MARINETTE, Wis. — A Marinette man accused of homicide in the drowning of a 13-year-old boy pleaded not guilty by…
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Sports Flashback July 26-Aug 1
July 27, 1966 — Ed Gravelle and Dave Erickson shot even-par 36 in the Escanaba Country Club Men’s Twilight League. Harry Hogan and Bill Eis, Jr. hit 37 and Elmer Swanson carded a 38. Bill McGovern fired a one-hitter and struck out 12 as the Merchants moved into first place in the
Obituaries
Steven P. Adkins
GLADSTONE — Steven P. Adkins, age 76, of Gladstone passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in Toledo, Ohio. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone.
Daniel W. Hay
Thomas H. Boudreau
RAPID RIVER — Charles "Chuck" L. Gendron, age 93, of Rapid River passed away peacefully on…
Charles L. Gendron
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To bee or not to bee
ESCANABA -- People who have home bee yards or are considering starting a hive…
Editorial
Editorial cartoon for Aug. 1, 2026
Families urged to vaccinate before the school year starts
Editorial cartoon for July 31, 2026
Staying safe when out on the water
Local columns
Who’s to blame when parents don’t get children vaccinated?
Trump says IRS anti-weaponization fund ‘dead’ even as he defends it
Almanac for Aug. 1, 2026
A Fair Tradition Worth Celebrating
Regional News
MiLEAP announces new training to equip early childhood educators
LANSING, Mich. – A new two-day professional development training is being offered in Michigan to equip early childhood educators with practical, research-based strategies to identify early warning signs of dyslexia and support the development of the foundational language and literacy skills children need to become successful readers. The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement,…
MDOT commits $1.4 million to Munising and Marquette
New Isle Royale Heritage Alliance launched
MDOT invites public comment on draft Five-Year Transportation Program following STC approval
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