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U.P. Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo, Craft it U.P. 906 returns Nov. 6 to 7

ESCANABA — Anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts will once again have a chance to connect with vendors, discover new products and prepare for the season at the Daily Press’ fifth annual U.P. Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo. Limited booth space remains available for vendors interested in ...

Volunteers sought in search for Starla Goings

MUNISING -- The search for Starla Goings continues as authorities ask volunteers to aid in another ground search to be held this month. Volunteers are to meet at 9 a.m. Oct. 24 at 16 Mile Lake Fire Hall in Munising. Goings, a 65-year-old woman from Alger County, has been missing since August ...

Bonifas brings culture to Esky for free

ESCANABA — The Bonifas Arts Center, located at 700 First Avenue South in Escanaba, is home to rotating galleries that are free for the public to view between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays. In addition to displaying works of art for the public to view for free, the Bonifas also holds classes by a number of artists with a vast array of skills. Most classes have a fee. The list of upcoming courses and how to register can be found at bonifasarts.org/classes. "Participating in classes, becoming a member, and joining us for ...

A legacy of service that extends beyond county lines

At the Delta County Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner on October 8, we had the privilege of recognizing individuals, businesses and organizations whose leadership, dedication and contributions continue to strengthen our community. Among those honored was Stacy Welling Haughey, recipient of ...

Upper Peninsula fire containment efforts continue

UPPER PENINEULA — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources released another update to the wildfires in the Upper Peninsula on Friday around 8:30 p.m. According to the release, suppression efforts continued. Both Ridge and Craig Lake efforts continued to face additional dangers due to rain in the region adding additional hazards to the already rough terrain around the fires. These hazards included falling trees, slippery rocks and rutted roads where mud has made it difficult — and in some places impossible — to get vehicles through. The DNR is also continuing the manage the ...

Entertainment schedule for Oct. 16 to Oct. 22

(Please check with venues first in case of cancellation) Friday * Upper Hand Brewery, 6 to 8 p.m. – Mordi Young * Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone, 6 to 9 p.m. - Jack Neumann * The Church Brewery in Bark River, 6 to 9 p.m. – Megan Fritz * ByGeorge Brewery, 6 to 9 p.m. – Tom Edberg’s Sundown * Delta Brewing Company in Marquette, 6 to 9 p.m. – Whiskey Ryan * AmVets in Esky, 7 to 10 p.m. or so – Fundraiser featuring Grand Design Band * Island Resort & Casino Club 41, 8:30 p.m. – Chad Borgen & The Collective * Granada, 9 p.m. to 1:40 a.m. – Karaoke every Friday * ...