DNR 2026 deer hunting preview

November 12, 2026

ESCANABA — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has published their 2026 deer hunting preview, detailing this year's hunting season predictions for the Upper Peninsula and reviewing weather conditions within the last year. How'd it…

Meijer team in Esky gives to two nonprofits

ESCANABA — The local branch of a Lower Michigan-based superstore chain donated a total of $10,000 — split evenly between…

Property transactions for Thursday Nov. 12, 2026

Recent property transactions in Delta County -- BARK RIVER TOWNSHIP Personal Rep Deed: Grantor — Estate of John Anthony Pokladowski,…

State urges residents to prepare homes and vehicles for winter weather

ESCANABA — The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD), recently released a statement urging Michigan residents…

Partnership plants seeds for forestry, agriculture careers

ESCANABA — A partnership between Bay College and Michigan State University (MSU) is creating hands-on learning opportunities for students interested…

DATA to implement extended hours in Delta County

ESCANABA — Delta County residents will soon have more opportunities to ride the Delta Area Transit Authority (DATA). Beginning Saturday,…

Local Sports

Kingsley defeats Kingsford in four sets

MANISTIQUE — Kingsford couldn’t find an answer for Division 2 all-state volleyball player Jenna Middleton here Tuesday night. The Kingsley senior showed why as the Stags handed the Flivvers a 3-1 (25-14, 31-33, 25-19, 25-13) loss in a Division 2 regional tournament opener. Kingsley (49-5-1) moves on to tonight’s regional final at Grayling where…

WestPac Copper Division All Conference teams

Tonight’s games Volleyball Regional tournaments Division 2 Kingsley vs. Kingsford at Manistique, 6 p.m. Division 3…

Prep Schedule Nov. 10

Sentinels defeat Eskymos in hockey opener

Obituaries

Rosanne Holtien

ESCANABA — Rosanne Lynn Marcella Holtien, age 72, of Escanaba passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026 at the Christian Park Healthcare Center in Escanaba. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Skradski Funeral Home in Escanaba.