MENOMINEE — One person has died and at least four others have overdosed in Menominee and Marinette counties since Monday night in what authorities believe is a series of incidents involving tainted cocaine. According to…
Viau suspends campaign
GLADSTONE -- Steven Viau, former Gladstone City Commissioner and Delta County Commissioner, announced on Friday that he would no longer…
Marquette landlord fined over $32,000 by Michigan Civil Rights Commission
MARQUETTE — The Michigan Civil Rights Commission issued a ruling on Monday in a case between Marquette landlord Jeffrey Cornock…
Riding the bus
ESCANABA — Messaging about the Delta Area Transit Authority (DATA) millage is lacking, said riders this week. While DATA, the…
Freshwater education
ESCANABA — The first Mi Fresh Fish Fest outside of Houghton took place this weekend in Escanaba. The fisheries theme…
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…
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Obituaries
Daniel W. Hay
HERMANSVILLE — Daniel William Hay, 73, of Hermansville, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026…
Thomas H. Boudreau
RAPID RIVER — Charles "Chuck" L. Gendron, age 93, of Rapid River passed away peacefully on…
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Community
Campbell graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison
MADISON, Wis. - Ben Campbell, Escanaba, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Letters and Science with a Master of Music-Music: Performance degree. More than 9,100 students earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May 2026. The university held its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony for doctoral, MFA and medical professional candidates at…
Editorial
Staying safe when out on the water
While summer might be winding down, conditions remain hot enough that taking to the often-cooler conditions on water is tempting. So the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has reminded all boaters to share the water and use safe practices. The state’s waters are enjoyed by swimmers, anglers, recreational boaters and paddlers alike during the…
Editorial cartoon for July 30, 2026
MIOSHA recommends workplaces review their safety practices
Editorial cartoon for July 29, 2026
Local columns
Socialists v. the Senate
Blanche nomination at risk of delay over Trump settlement
Almanac for July 30, 2026
Bring back ‘nattering nabobs’
Regional News
US Forest Service works to improve national forest health, recreation
Marquette Co. Fair coming soon
Death at Michigan women’s prison ruled suicide. Autopsy points to aspirin
Former Baraga corrections officer arraigned for alleged role in assault of a fellow officer
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