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Rain brings relief and new challenges for Ridge and Craig Lake Fire crews

MARQUETTE AND BARAGA COUNTIES — Fire activity of two Upper Peninsula wildfires has remained low due to recent rainfall, giving firefighters an opportunity to improve access to remote areas and strengthen containment lines. However, muddy roads, slippery rocks and underground burning ...

Bonifas brings culture to Esky for free

ESCANABA — The Bonifas Arts Center is home to ever-changing works 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. Presently, a couple exhibits are on display at the center, which is located at 700 First Avenue South in Escanaba. In the Powers Gallery is "Bending Reality: A Journey through Surrealism." Multiple artists are highlighted in this show, which will remain at the Bonifas until Nov. 5. "Join us on a journey through the surrealism art movement as seen through the eyes of Brian Burroughs, ...

Halloween happenings

Editor’s note: More information will be added online as the Daily Press receives more dates and times. Those hosting a trick-or-treat event not listed below can email news@dailypress.net. Be sure to include the date, time and location of the event. ESCANABA — With Halloween just around ...

Project reborn after 89 years

ESCANABA — New street markers nearly indistinguishable from the concrete pillars installed almost 90 years ago are reappearing at corners in the City of Escanaba. Last summer, Monte Morrison and Kevin Chown attracted attention when they took it upon themselves to restore the molded ...

A guide to October events across the U.P.

ESCANABA — From haunted attractions and fall festivals to costume contests and Halloween parties, the Upper Peninsula offers plenty of ways to embrace the spooky season this October. This list highlights area Halloween and autumnal events: BARK RIVER The all-new Halloween Carnival, put on ...

Road closure on Danforth Road

The roadway from North 30th St. to North Lincoln Road on Danforth Road will be closed for DTE work beginning Monday, Oct. 19 at 8 a.m. and is expected to remain closed through Friday, Oct. 23. The roadway will reopen once work has been completed, weather permitting. Please note that these dates are a correction to the originally released dates of Oct. 12 through 16. Please use caution when traveling in the area and plan for possible delays. Please use an alternate route and allow additional time for travel in the area. If there are any questions, please call the Department of Public ...