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Bark River farmers market off to good start

Local News

BARK RIVER - A local business owner is showcasing her community's local businesses with a first-year farmers market in Bark River. Meghan Erickson, owner of Bark River Glitter, spearheaded an effort to bring a farmers market to the community. "I wanted to bring more into the Bark River ...

Who wins Pet Idol is up to you

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ESCANABA - It's voting season at the Daily Press; don't worry, this contest isn't about politics, but about pets. The 2025 Daily Press Pet Idol contest is in full swing, with round one voting open until July 31. The contest asks the public to vote for their favorite or cutest animal from a ...

Congressional candidates announce early in cycle

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MARQUETTE — Four candidates have thrown their hats in the ring for Michigan’s First Congressional District elections in 2026, making for some stiff competition next year. Back in 2024, GOP Representative Jack Bergman was re-elected to serve Michigan’s First Congressional District, ...

Weather threat postpones Esky fireworks

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ESCANABA — The city of Escanaba has decided to postpone its annual fireworks display for a second time because of the risk of bad weather. The show scheduled for Saturday, July 12 at Ludington Park will not take place. The fireworks display was originally going to be held on Saturday, July 5. ...

Police Log

Community

ESCANABA - Activities of the Escanaba Public Safety Department. June 25 12:11 a.m. - suspicious situation, 2400 block 12th Avenue North 12:31 a.m. - suspicious situation, 4000 block 19th Avenue North 1:45 a.m. - public peace - other, 300 block South 13th Street 1:45 a.m. - ...

Bay College to expand Emergency Medical Service programs

Community

ESCANABA — Bay College is proud to announce the expansion of its Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programs, including Paramedic and EMT training, to two new locations: the Bay College campus in Iron Mountain and Luce County, in partnership with the Luce County Ambulance Service. This ...