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Communities to celebrate Fourth of July

Local News

ESCANABA — Communities across Michigan's Upper Peninsula will celebrate Independence Day weekend with parades, fireworks, festivals and other festivities as the nation marks its 250th anniversary. BARK RIVER The public is invited to attend Bark River’s Fourth of July celebration on ...

70 grams of cocaine seized in Marinette County

Local News

MARINETTE — A Marinette woman was arrested Friday after an investigation by the Marinette County Sheriff's Office led to the seizure of more than 70 grams of cocaine. Crystal Lynn Peterson, 51, faces one count of possession with intent to deliver more than 40 grams of cocaine — second or ...

Airbnbs banned in residential Ford River

Local News

FORD RIVER — During its June meeting, the Ford River Township Board voted to adopt an ordinance amendment to effectively outlaw the operations of short-term rentals (STRs) — commonly booked on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo — in all zones except commercial. In this country and others, ...

Daily Press closed Friday, no paper Saturday

Local News

ESCANABA — The Daily Press office, 600 Ludington St, will be closed on Friday. Due to the Fourth of July holiday on Saturday, there will be no mail delivery and therefore no Saturday issue of the Daily Press.

When is the right time to sell a home?

Real Estate

Identifying the optimal time to sell a home involves careful consideration of seasonal trends, market conditions and shifting economic indicators. Home equity represents the largest component of personal wealth for most households, and miscalculating the market by even a few days or weeks can ...