MARQUETTE — In preparation for Wings Over Marquette, the air show that will take place August 2 and 3 at Sawyer Regional Airport, a C-47 — a military transport plane used in World War II — dipped into Marquette recently. The plane belongs to the Michigan Flight Museum, a Smithsonian ...

MANISTIQUE — Those of us blessed to live in the U.P. may think that invasive aquatic species are only found someplace else, not in our ‘pristine peninsula.’ But many residents of Schoolcraft County only have to look in their backyards to learn that idea is misguided. Invasive Eurasian ...

EDITOR NOTE: The Daily Press will be featuring a series of articles on local businesses, highlighting their history and what makes them unique. The series will run on a regular basis in the Daily Press. — — — By R. R. Branstrom rbranstrom@dailypress.net ESCANABA — Anthony and ...

ESCANABA – The Annual Trapper’s Convention/Outdoor Expo kicked off Friday and continues today at the U.P. State Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 for both days, and kids under 12 are admitted free. The event features various vendors, live demonstrations, kids' ...

NEGAUNEE — Raymond E. Carlson has been named the 2025 Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year and will be honored with a ceremony at the U.P. State Fair in August. The Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year Committee announced Carlson’s award, recognizing his contributions to the veteran ...

WEST GLADSTONE — ​​Though the strawberry yield this year was poorer than usual, plant damage incurred this past winter should only have affected the 2025 crop, says Gladstone Berry Farm, where a field freshly-planted this year should be ready for next season. Gladstone Berry Farm, ...