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Menominee couple arrested following UPSET investigation

MENOMINEE COUNTY — Two Menominee residents were arrested and arraigned on multiple felony drug and firearm charges following an investigation by the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET). Mason Thomas Berden, 25, and Kirstie Anna Paris, 28, both of Menominee, were arraigned in the Menominee County 95-A District Court on Thursday. According to the felony complaint, Berden faces one count of possession with intent to deliver/manufacture methamphetamine, a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and/or $25,000; one count of possession with intent to deliver/manufacture marijuana, a felony punishable by up to four

Swillum named to BJU Concert Choir

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA — Rose Marie Swillum of Cornell was recently named to Bob Jones University's Concert Choir. Swillum, who…

Escanaba honor roll students

The following are the Escanaba Junior / Senior High School Quarter 1 Honor Roll students for the 2026/27 school year.…

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Local Sports

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

Prep Schedule Nov. 10

Obituaries

Albert P. Lippens

BARK RIVER — Albert P. Lippens, 94, passed peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2026…

ESCANABA — Elayne J. Backlund, 94, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2026…

Elayne J. Backlund

ESCANABA — Suzanne Wolkiewicz, age 70, of Escanaba, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2026…

Suzanne Wolkiewicz

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