WELLS — Lauren (Moore) and Zachary Bishop of Wells welcomed a son, Bridger Michael, born at 5:47 a.m. Nov. 11, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Weight was 7 pounds, 3.7 ounces; length was 19 inches. He joins a sister, Olivia, at home. Grandparents are Lynn and the late David ...

“For them who think death’s honesty won’t fall upon ’em naturally, life sometimes must get lonely,” – Bob Dylan In the frosty mornings on these November days, with the orange-red sun burning through the crystalline ice and frost like a laser, I find an honest peace and headspace ...

HARRIS — Do you have a holiday recipe that everyone raves about? Here’s your chance to have it showcased on stage at the third-annual “Taste of the Island” Cooking Show – Holiday Edition, taking place Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Island Resort & Casino, W399 U.S. 2 in Harris. The ...

ESCANABA — Registration is underway for Savvy Caregiver, a nationally recognized educational training program for family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or memory loss and are living at home. Offered through Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress, or ...

LAURIUM – Village of Laurium officials are preparing for the 2026 edition of the CopperDog sled dog race. Earlier this year, CopperDog announced the 2026 CopperDog will begin in Calumet on Feb. 27 but will finish for the first time in Laurium on March 1. The CopperPull, a weight pulling ...