×

Community

Isle Royale wolf killed after repeatedly going into park campsites

HOUGHTON — A wolf on Isle Royale that had been going into campsites for human food has been killed after other measures to discourage it failed, park officials said. Managers at the Lake Superior island became concerned earlier this summer with the activities of at least two wolves known to ...

van Ginhoven seeks state senate seat

ESCANABA — Kelli van Ginhoven (D) of Escanaba has declared her intent and filed to run for District 38 Michigan Senate in 2026. A near life-long resident of Delta County, Kelli van Ginhoven is currently the vice chair of the Delta County Board of Commissioners. She assumed office in a ...

Whitmer signs bills to lower costs for small businesses

LANSING – On Friday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed three bipartisan bills that will support Michigan’s small businesses by lowering costs and honor service members who lost their lives in the line of duty. Specifically, this package includes a bill that eliminates unnecessary red tape, ...

Michigan to have Cyber Summit, plus event for high school students

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget has opened registration for the 2025 Michigan Cyber Summit and High School Cyber Summit, set for Oct. 22 and 23 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. Michigan is recognized as a national leader in ...

Fun for all ages

Courtesy photo A resident of Christian Park Village in Escanaba plays a game on the midway at the U.P. State Fair last week. About two dozen residents were able to attend the fair because of fundraisers by staff at the facility.

Planner

Today 10 a.m. AA — Delta Drop In, Escanaba - Open meeting; for anyone interested in the recovery process from alcoholism. Handicap accessible. 12 p.m. AA - Wellspring Church - Noon-R-Lat’r Traditions Study - Relationships Open and Handicap accessible. 12-1 p.m. The Salvation Army of ...