ESCANABA — A major, much-awaited milestone is upon Escanaba. The official re-opening of Ludington Street will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, announced the City of Escanaba and the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority on Saturday.…
Rosy's Diner keeps tradition going
ESCANABA — A beloved eatery on Ludington Street has operated in a few variations for the last 95 years. What…
Gas rate hike approved for DTE
State regulators Thursday approved a $74.52 million gas rate hike for DTE Energy customers, which was less than half the…
Respecting Earth's water
Only servicewoman on 29th UP Honor Flight honored
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After decades of service, one Upper Peninsula veteran found herself in a place built to remember women…
Upper Peninsula Honor Flight Mission XXIX
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Local Sports
Hematites defeat Eagles in 8-man action
ISHPEMING — The Stephenson Eagles had issues with Ishpeming’s potent ground attack in an 80-42 eight-player football loss here Saturday afternoon. Ishpeming finished with 647 yards in total offense, with much of that coming on the ground. The teams combined for 17 touchdowns, including 11 by the Hematites. Junior running back Derek Meyer ran…
Eskymos victorious over Wildcats on Veteran's Night
GLADSTONE — It was a tough home opener for the Gladstone Braves here Friday night as…
Flivvers cruise past Braves
Today’s games Girls’ tennis Menominee at Gladstone, 4 p.m. Soccer Munising Baptist at Hannahville, 4 p.m.…
Prep Schedule Sept. 14
Obituaries
Darryl Bernett
GLADSTONE — Darryl Bernett, age 83, of Gladstone passed away at home on Friday, September 11, 2026. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone
ESCANABA — Theresa Begovich, age 84, of Escanaba passed away at the Bishop Noa Home on…
Theresa Begovich
ESCANABA — Thomas C. Vitito, age 87, former Escanaba resident and superintendent of the Escanaba Public Schools…
Thomas C. Vitito
Duane Williams
Community
Create a card at Bay College, share some hope, support a veteran.
ESCANABA & IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. – Bay College welcomes the community to join in…
Bay College announces quarterly TORCH Award winner
All Saints Catholic Church receives funds
SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY, Mich. – Limestone Financial Credit Union (Limestone FCU) and the Limestone Legacy Foundation recently…
Pop-up shop helps animal shelter
Regional News
Michigan reading scores drop again. State superintendent: 'We need to improve'
Michigan third grade reading scores continued to slide in the state's most recent standardized tests this year, even as schools begin to implement reading reforms. Just 38.2% of third grade students in Michigan are proficient in English Language Arts, down from 38.9% the previous year, according to results released Sept. 4 from the Michigan…
Whitmer rethinks Line 5 tunnel permits, ramps up shutdown pleas after court ruling
Over $890,000 in grants will benefit Michigan fish and aquatic systems
Crafty Flea Market to offer 70 vendors at Lake Antoine
Editorial
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Local columns
When war comes home: A Constitutional warning
Almanac for Sept. 14, 2026
September 11 Seems Like Yesterday in New York City
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