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Flu season in US surged over holiday

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. flu infections surged over the holidays, and health officials are calling it a severe season that is likely to get worse. New government data posted Monday — for flu activity through the week of Christmas — showed that by some measures this season is already ...

Daily Press adding math puzzle by UP designer

ESCANABA – A new math puzzle designed to challenge readers of all ages is coming to the Daily Press. David Genter, a puzzle developer near Baraga, creates unique math puzzles that challenge every participant, from retirees to elementary school students. “Although the logic to ...

Family Crest in Escanaba to open to residents

ESCANABA — After the purchase of the building at the southwest corner of Third Avenue South and South 10th Street and its remodeling into a nine-bedroom care home, three siblings who grew up in Gladstone are opening a new assisted living facility in Escanaba. Kristy Dumas, Jeremy Richer ...

Bergman, Pappas introduce Postal Suspension Transparency Act

WASHINGTON — Last week, Representatives Jack Bergman (MI-01) and other members of the bipartisan co-chairs of the Congressional Postal Service Caucus, introduced new bipartisan legislation to increase transparency around temporary post office closures, known as “emergency ...

Keweenaw may have one of snowiest seasons on record

HOUGHTON — If current trends continue, the 2025-26 winter season could surpass last year’s total snowfall of 315.25 inches, the fourth-snowiest winter on record. As of Friday, the snowfall total for the 2025-2026 season so far was at 105.25 inches, according to Visit Keweenaw. The ...