ESCANABA — Escanaba's waterfront will come alive today with music, food and summertime activity as Marina Fest 2026 returns to Ludington Park for a full day of free entertainment. The festival will feature four live…
Report highlights EAPS' post-COVID academic progress
ESCANABA — Escanaba Area Public Schools (EAPS) Superintendent Coby Fletcher presented trends in academic performance post-COVID-19 to the Escanaba Area…
Art Week activities in Escanaba celebrates community creativity
ESCANABA — Art Week in Escanaba officially begins Sunday, launching a weeklong celebration of the arts that runs through Saturday,…
Tornadoes confirmed
ESCANABA — At least three tornadoes touched down in the Upper Peninsula during a weather event on Monday, reported the…
AG Nessel Reissues Government Imposter Scams Consumer Alert Following Reports
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on government imposter scams, warning consumers to remain…
Successful tribute concert
The House Band performed a concert in tribute to Kevin Chown outside the Escanaba Yacht Club to about 200 people…
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Francis C. Roberts
POWERS — Francis C. Roberts, age 78, of Rapid River, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at Pinecrest Medical Facility in Powers. His wife Judy (Prosen) is listed among the surviving family. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 3:00 until 5:00 PM at…
ESCANABA — James Albert Sommers, Sr., age 62 of Escanaba, MI passed away on Friday, July…
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Susan M. Keldsen
RAPID RIVER — Roy W. Lee, age 84, of Rapid River passed away Wednesday, July 22,…
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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
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Editorial cartoon for July 25, 2026
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Editorial cartoon for July 24, 2026
Absentee ballots, early voting sites offer options for primary
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