Delta Fence & Construction honored as Business Partner of the Year
Some of the best business partners aren't the ones who ask, “What's in it for us?” They're the ones who ask, “What do you need?” That spirit of partnership earned Delta Fence & Construction the 2026 Business Partner of the Year Award, presented by the U.P. State Fair during the ...
UP’s jobless rate dips to 4.3%
IRON MOUNTAIN -- The Upper Peninsula's not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.3% in September as data from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget showed 1,000 fewer workers unemployed than in August. "Michigan labor markets showed expected unemployment rate declines during September," said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics. "Regional payroll job gains reflected seasonal hiring as schools resumed for the fall semester." The U.P.'s September jobless rate was down 0.7 percentage points from ...
Community Foundation for Delta County Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) awards grants
ESCANABA — The Community Foundation for Delta County Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) announces the recipients of their October 2026 grant round. The following organizations receiving grants are: — Delta County Non-motorized Trails — Gladstone Community Bike Trail — Dream Maker Children’s Museum — Safety & Security - Eyes in the Sky at the Dream Maker Children’s Museum — Eskymo Blue Line, Escanaba Eskymo High School Hockey Team — Ice Time for 2026-2027 Season, in support of Eskymo High School Hockey Program Community Foundation for Delta County President/CEO, Mrs. ...
Delta County Cancer Alliance 4th annual raffle fundraiser
ESCANABA — The Delta County Cancer Alliance (DCCA) has announced the start of their 4th annual raffle fundraiser. This is an opportunity to support the DCCA with a chance to win up to $1000.00. All of the proceeds of this fundraiser will go to residents of Delta County who have been diagnosed with Cancer. Raffle tickets are available for purchase from any DCCA Board member or at the DCCA office, located at 1230 North 18th Street, Escanaba, MI. Tickets are also avaiable at the office of the Daily Press, located at 600 Ludington Street, Escanaba, MI. At this time the DCCA has over 300 ...
Entertainment schedule for Oct. 30 to Nov. 5
Please check with venues first in case of cancellation Friday Oct. 30: — Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone, 6-9 p.m. — Corey Williams and Chasey Gibbs — The Church Brewery in Bark River, 6-9 p.m. — Willow Creek Band — CK Downtown Martini Lounge, 7-9 p.m. — Macy and Travis — Blackrocks Brewery in Marquette, 7-10 p.m. — Whiskey Ryan — Island Resort & Casino Club 41, 8:30 p.m. — Norton Chartier & Co. — Granada, 9 p.m. to 1:40 a.m. — Karaoke every Friday — MIDD Bar in Gladstone, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. — Karaoke every Friday Saturday Oct. 31: — Upper Hand ...