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Jury trial set for Rapid River man accused of drunken-driving death

ESCANABA — A jury trial has been scheduled for a Rapid River man who is charged with second-degree murder and other felonies in connection with an alleged drunken-driving crash in 2025. David Brandon Abruzzo, 46, faces one felony count of second-degree murder; one felony count of ...

A Rear-View Mirror Look at the U.P. State Fair

For nearly a century, the U.P. State Fair has been where generations of families come together to celebrate agriculture, community, tradition and, of course, a little fun. As we prepare to open the gates in a few short days for another “best week of summer” and look ahead to the Fair’s ...

Free early education pilot program coming to Delta County

ESCANABA — A new partnership is bringing Strong Beginnings, a state-funded pilot program offering free, play-based early education, to three-year-olds in Delta County for the 2026-28 school years. The Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District (DSISD) and Menominee Delta Schoolcraft ...

Opportunity to help Cancer Alliance with Gold Envelope Fundraiser

ESCANABA — Readers have the opportunity to support the Delta County Cancer Alliance. Delta County residents who have frequently shown their support for the Delta County Cancer Alliance (DCCA), can step forward again. The gold envelope that you will find in today's edition of the paper and ...