ESCANABA — After 26 years in office, 785 Delta County Board meetings and more than 50 elections, Nancy Przewrocki is preparing to retire as the longest-serving county clerk and register of deeds in Delta County…
New details emerge after Daggett mother's sentencing
MENOMINEE — New details have emerged in the case of a Daggett mother who was sentenced after pleading guilty to…
First U.S. surgeon to implant dynamic spine is Gladstone native
DALLAS, TEXAS — A medical device developed in the Netherlands and cleared for use by the FDA in January has…
An Evening of Recognition and Community Celebration
As our nation continues to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, communities across the country are reflecting on the people, partnerships and…
$1 Million Investment Will Expand Skilled Trades Training in the Upper Peninsula
HARVEY, Mich. – A more than $1 million investment in the Ironworkers Local 8 training center in Harvey will expand…
Bay College Encourages Michiganders to Explore Tuition-Free College Opportunities
ESCANABA & IRON MOUNTAIN — Bay College encourages community members to spread the word about two State of Michigan programs…
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Local Sports
Sentinels sweep Eskymos on three close sets
MARQUETTE — They battled right to the end. Despite all that, the Escanaba Eskymos were unable to avoid dropping a 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-20) volleyball decision to the Marquette Sentinels here Thursday night. For the Sentinels this was a reversal of fortune from the first meeting in Escanaba Aug. 26 when they fell to…
Today’s games Cross country Bay College High School Invitational at Flat Rock, 11:30 a.m. Soccer Big…
Prep Schedule Sept. 26
Thursday’s matches Volleyball Marquette 3, Escanaba 0 Kingsford 3, Gladstone 0 Manistique 3, Bark River-Harris 1…
U.P. Scores
Sept. 21, 1966 — Julian Vandecaveye of Perkins was elected president of the Central League. Dave…
Sports Flashback Sept. 20-26
Obituaries
James Hafeman
NEGAUNEE — James “Jim” Hafeman of Negaunee, passed away peacefully at the age of…
GLADSTONE — Jolane H. Nelson, age 85, of Gladstone passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, September…
Jolane H. Nelson
ESCANABA — Elijah McMillan, age 12, of Escanaba passed away on September 18, 2026. A celebration…
Elijah McMillan
Shirley Mary Kobasic
Community
Bay College Encourages Michiganders to Explore Tuition-Free College Opportunities
ESCANABA & IRON MOUNTAIN — Bay College encourages community members to spread the word…
HARRIS — Rodney Carrington – actor, singer, writer and one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring…
Comedy Superstar Rodney Carrington Coming to the Island Showroom
Ribbon cutting held for new park additions in Soo Hill
ESCANABA — Local author Michael Peach, who writes under the byline M. Kelly Peach, is speaking…
Peach speaks
Regional News
10 Troopers Graduate During Trooper Recruit School for Licensed Police Officers
LANSING, MICH. Michigan communities will soon benefit from the addition of 10 state troopers who graduated this afternoon from the 151st Trooper Recruit School, a recruit school for licensed police officers. During the ceremony in Lansing, Col. James F. Grady II, director of the Michigan State Police (MSP), administered the Oath of Office to…
In vivid color: Pure Michigan welcomes fall
Disease killing Wisconsin deer
7,500 endangered snuffbox mussels stocked in Clinton and Huron rivers and Cass Lake
Editorial
Editorial cartoon for Sept. 25, 2026
Editorial cartoon for Sept. 25, 2026
Veterans should take another look at VA benefits
Editorial cartoon for Sept. 24, 2026
Local columns
Almanac for Sept. 26, 2026
Today is Saturday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2026. There are 96 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 26, 1960, the first nationally televised debate between presidential candidates took place as Democrat John F. Kennedy and Republican Richard M. Nixon faced off in Chicago. Also on this date: In…
Many Influencers Are Money-Grubbing Con Artists
Ending ‘Roadless Rule’ would put Michigan’s outdoor heritage at risk
Un-Gifted and Talented
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