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DNR eyes 60-mile U.P. rail line for trails

ESCANABA — The potential sale of inactive rail line owned by the Escanaba & Lake Superior (E&LS) Railroad could connect communities and trails across the region. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) Parks and…

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…

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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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