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Appellate court denies new trial for man in near-fatal beating

BARK RIVER - A Bark River man convicted in the near-fatal beating of his ex-wife in August 2022 will not get a new trial, the Michigan Court of Appeals recently ruled. The appeals court March 11 affirmed decisions the lower court had made on several challenges Lloyd Jarvi raised over his ...

Delta County welcomes Bald Eagle HD

ESCANABA — Bald Eagle Harley-Davidson held its grand opening and ribbon-cutting on Friday at its new location at 4473 U.S. 2, which formerly housed Country Roads Furniture & Gifts. Members of the media, Delta County Ambassadors, and the public attended to see the motorcycle dealer’s ...

Lake Effect Inn: a hidden gem, welcoming in any season

CURTIS — Lake Effect Inn is a prime vacation stay for people looking for a cozy home base while visiting the Upper Peninsula. Tasha Stielstra, who also operates Nature’s Kennel Dog Sled Racing and Adventures, purchased the house-turned-bed-and-breakfast at W17266 Main St. less than a ...

The Reporter’s journey: from humble beginnings to a historic legacy

ESCANABA — Long before the Daily Press became a cornerstone of local journalism, another publication helped lay the foundation for news in Delta County. The Delta Reporter — better known simply as The Reporter — was one of the area’s earliest newspapers, keeping residents across the ...

NMU PRSSA to host 8th annual Coffee Crawl

MARQUETTE — The Northern Michigan University chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America will soon host their eighth annual Coffee Crawl event. The Coffee Crawl will be held April 18 during three time slots of 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. ...

Film warns of teen trafficking

ESCANABA — Local sponsors and co-hosts extend an open invite to the public, encouraging parents and teens to watch a film about human trafficking, entitled "Ring of Silence," which is is based on real events that happened to high-schoolers in Michigan. The free event will take place at Bay ...