GLADSTONE -- The Agricultural Science class at Gladstone, underway for the first time this year, spoke about the value of the course with the Gladstone Area Schools Board of Education on Monday. As a trial year, the program does not yet receive funding that it would if it became affiliated ...
When most scholars of U.S. history study the birth and growth of the country, very few of them consider the Upper Peninsula’s contribution to the rise of the nation. And yet, it is so. John Jacob Astor organized the American Fur Company, with its headquarters on Mackinac Island, in 1808, ...
ESCANABA — The Upper Peninsula State Fair Authority has announced another grandstand event — a performance from Texan musical group Midland on Saturday, Aug. 22. "Known for blending modern country with classic influences, Midland delivers a high-energy yet authentic live show that has ...
ESCANABA -- Following a $3.65 million donation from the estate of Dr. David Millard Locke, Escanaba Area Public Schools (EAPS) will soon be offering a scholarship to graduating seniors pursuing careers in education. Locke, who passed away in 2025, made the endowment to the school in honor of ...
MANISTIQUE -- A family business established on Cedar Street in 1951 changed hands in October and is maintaining similar operations. Top O' Lake Sport Shop sells primarily hunting and fishing gear, has recently introduced guns and also carries steel-toed boots and camping supplies. In quaint ...
ESCANABA -- Though the major construction on Ludington Street had initially been scheduled to begin yesterday, delays have pushed it back. As of close of day on Monday, there was no set start date. This year's work on the city's main street is a continuation of the infrastructure repairs that ...