ESCANABA — The first Mi Fresh Fish Fest outside of Houghton took place this weekend in Escanaba. The fisheries theme was further enhanced by the appearance of Inland Seas, a schooner used for education on…
Menominee man arrested for assault with intent to commit murder
MENOMINEE TOWNSHIP — A man in Menominee Township has been arrested after allegedly shooting at another person during an argument…
Putting the brakes on distracted driving
ESCANABA — As summer traffic increases throughout the area, local law enforcement is reminding drivers to put their phones down…
The state of the street
ESCANABA -- As the seat of Delta County continues to carry out required infrastructure improvements and other projects, Ludington Street…
Sounds of summer: Marina Fest
Superyacht docks in Esky
ESCANABA -- A superyacht allegedly owned by a downstate billionaire was spotted in Escanaba on Monday. Satori, which is a…
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2nd Annual Kids Fishing Day in Memory of Josh Soper continues to grow in 2026
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Obituaries
Thomas H. Boudreau
ESCANABA — Thomas H. Boudreau, age 64 of Escanaba passed away Saturday, July 25,…
RAPID RIVER — Charles "Chuck" L. Gendron, age 93, of Rapid River passed away peacefully on…
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Community
Bay College's Cindy Gallagher Appointed to AACC Commission on the Future of Work
ESCANABA & IRON MOUNTAIN – Bay College is proud to announce that Vice President…
ESCANABA – Veterans who were previously told they don’t qualify for VA health care now have…
Oscar G. Johnson VAMC hosts Veteran enrollment event August 12, 2026
IRON MOUNTAIN — For the first time, the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center is rolling…
VA center to have all-female health care enrollment events
Lunchtime Live! Continues July 28, 2026 at Bay College Iron Mountain Campus
Editorial
MIOSHA recommends workplaces review their safety practices
With a full five months still left in the year, the state already has seen 21 workplace fatalities in 2026, according to the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration. It has MIOSHA urging employers and workers to take proactive steps to identify hazards, communicate safety concerns and stop work when conditions become unsafe. That…
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Kentucky governor demands McConnell prove he’s able to serve or resign
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Regional News
US Forest Service works to improve national forest health, recreation
Marquette Co. Fair coming soon
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