ESCANABA -- For more than five decades, Sandy Gill has been a constant, caring presence at the Upper Peninsula State Fair, quietly shaping the experiences of thousands of youth exhibitors while strengthening the traditions that define one of the region’s most cherished events. In recognition ...

ESCANABA -- For more than five decades, Sandy Gill has been a constant, caring presence at the Upper Peninsula State Fair, quietly shaping the experiences of thousands of youth exhibitors while strengthening the traditions that define one of the region’s most cherished events. In recognition ...

LANSING – Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates rose in 13 of Michigan’s 18 labor market areas between September and November, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. “Employment and workforce declines contributed to ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s premier on Friday hailed a new trade deal with the United States as the “best tariff deal” enjoyed by countries with trade surpluses with Washington, as meanwhile a Chinese official in Beijing condemned the accord. The agreement cuts U.S. tariffs on ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are wavering on Wall Street as the first week of corporate earnings season closes out with markets trading near record levels. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% in afternoon trading Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 20 points, or less than 0.1%, and the Nasdaq ...

ESCANABA — A chocolate-maker that has become a household name in the Escanaba area began operations 120 years ago. Today, the retail store called Sayklly’s Confectionery and Gifts is the focus of this week’s business profile. They maintain the storefront at 1304 Ludington St.; the ...