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Trent Stupak announces bid for 94th District Court Judge

Local News

ESCANABA -- After 24 years counseling clients and litigating their cases, Attorney Trenton M. Stupak is seeking to be elected the next Delta County District Court Judge. “My 24-year career has provided sufficient time to learn, time to counsel, time to litigate and time to fully appreciate ...

City seeks resident engagement for committees

Local News

ESCANABA — A second reading, public hearing and adoption of an ordinance to establish the Escanaba Tree Advisory Board will take place on May 7. If the board is created, it would need at least three resident members to join, according to a draft ordinance. The City of Escanaba has a number ...

Copper Country holds place of primacy in U.S. history

Regional News

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, ...

Midland to bring Southwest sound to fair grandstand

Local News

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 ...

Top O’ Lake focuses on hunting and fishing

Local News

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 to administer new scholarship, thanks to Locke

Local News

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 ...