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Peach speaks

Community September 25, 2026

ESCANABA — Local author Michael Peach, who writes under the byline M. Kelly Peach, is speaking with by Dawn Young-Chick at 2 p.m. today on the podcast "Tell Me A Story." Several of Peach's written works have been published in the genres of science fiction, horror and fantasy; he produces poetry as well. The podcast recording should appear on patreon.com/cw/TellMeAStorywithFFAP when available. After a recent book-signing in Saginaw, the Escanaba writer is attending additional upcoming book events as a vendor in Kalamazoo, Mt. Morris and Flint. Locally, he'll participate with a ...

“Strings on the Bay: Where Music Meets Opportunity” debuts at Bay College Iron Mountain Campus

Entertainment September 25, 2026

IRON MOUNTAIN – Bay College and the Bay College Foundation invite the community to experience “Strings on the Bay: Where Music Meets Opportunity” on Tuesday, September 29, at 7 p.m. CT at Bay College’s Iron Mountain Campus, in the Lower Commons. The special evening will bring together ...

Entertainment schedule for Sept. 25 to Oct. 1

Entertainment September 25, 2026

Please check with venues first in case of cancellation Friday, Sept. 25: -- Escanaba Marketplace, 6-8 p.m. – Grand Design Band -- Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone, 6-9 p.m. – Tom Edberg’s Sundown -- The Church Brewery, 6-9 p.m. – Pink Violin Band -- CK Downtown Martini Lounge, 6-9 p.m. – Macy & Travis -- Upper Hand Brewery, 6-9 p.m. – Mordi Young -- Northern Michigan University at Northern Center on campus, Meet & greet from 3:05–3:55 p.m. Then show at The Crib in Marquette with local band Ghidora -- Fresh Coast Lounge, 7-10 p.m. – Katelyn & Leo -- 13th Street ...

Ribbon cutting held for new park additions in Soo Hill

Community September 25, 2026

SOO HILL — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday to commemorate the addition of new playground equipment at a park in Soo Hill, at the end of Highland 17.6 Dr, Escanaba. The main items of celebration are the new play structure recently added on site, as well as the recently ...

Dubord sworn in as Delta County clerk and register of deeds

Local News September 25, 2026

ESCANABA — Residents of Delta County can expect to see a new but familiar face heading the Delta County Clerk's Office. Susanne Dubord was sworn in as Delta County clerk and register of deeds in the Delta County Courthouse on Thursday by 47th Circuit Court Judge John Economopoulos. ...

Iron Mountain man sentenced for criminal sexual conduct

Local News September 25, 2026

MENOMINEE — An Iron Mountain man has been sentenced to several years in prison after being convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a person under 13 years old. Blaine William Smeester, 28, was sentenced to eight to 15 years in prison on Sept. 4 in the Menominee County ...