Coffee, Cookies and Chat with the military
ESCANABA — On Monday, Escanaba Jr/Sr High School's eighth graders had the opportunity to interview a member of the US military during the school day. 26 veterans and current soldiers visited the school for "Coffee, Cookies and Chat" with the students. Each military member was assigned ...
Water Lily Gifts & Gather honored with Community Ambassador Award
Opening a new business takes vision, determination and optimism. Opening one just as the street in front of your store closes for reconstruction? That takes an extra measure of all three! That was the challenge facing Brandy Torvinen when she opened Water Lily Gifts & Gather at 1113 Ludington Street in downtown Escanaba this spring. Rather than letting construction define her business's beginning, Brandy embraced the opportunity to introduce something special to the community. Her enthusiasm, creativity and welcoming spirit earned Water Lily Gifts & Gather the 2026 Delta County ...
Celebration in IM as state Christmas tree harvested
IRON MOUNTAIN — Hundreds of people turned out on a cold and rainy Thursday to watch the official state Christmas tree be taken down on Iron Mountain’s North Side. The 60-foot spruce, which weighs 12,000 pounds, was cut by Quintin Olson, the son of Denny Olson, who was responsible for helping pick out the tree on Vulcan Street. Denny is a member of the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget search and harvest crew, Michigan Association of Timbermen and the GLPTA. It was selected from among three large spruce trees in the yard of the Larry Riccio family, who ...
Bay College TRIO seeks donations for annual Silent Night Auction
ESCANABA — Bay College's TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program is preparing for its annual Silent Night Auction, inviting students, faculty, staff, and community members to donate items and participate in the fundraiser. Donations are being accepted now through November 22, 2026, with ...
Note on election results
It should be noted that all election results reported by the Daily Press are considered unofficial until certified by the boards of canvassers.