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Meeting tonight about Esky city construction

ESCANABA -- As construction continues around Escanaba -- most notably on Ludington Street -- the city is once again holding an informational meeting that gives the public the opportunity to ask questions. Large infrastructure or construction projects can be practically impossible to estimate ...

Three Cornell residents charged, arraigned in animal cruelty case

CORNELL — Three Cornell residents have been arrested and arraigned on multiple animal cruelty charges, including charges related to the deaths of several animals. On Monday, Kruzz Makosky, Brianna Makosky and Nichole Jarvey appeared in the 94th District Court. All were arrested Saturday ...

DATA millage passes

DELTA COUNTY — Results tallied on Tuesday night showed that the county-wide millage pitched by Delta Area Transit Authority (DATA) was approved by a majority of voters, meaning that owners of taxable property throughout Delta County will pay .689 mills for a period of eight years. The ...

Delta County voters approve recycling millage

ESCANABA — Delta County voters on Tuesday approved the Delta County recycling, composting and hazardous waste millage renewal, according to unofficial results from enhancedvoting.com. The proposal renews 0.297 mills for a 10-year period that will continue to help fund the recycling program, ...

Top 10 Pet Idol contestants

The Top 10 contestants in the 2026-2027 Pet Idol competition are featured in today’s edition of the Daily Press! Round two of voting is officially open, so be sure to show your favorite furry finalist some love and cast your vote before Monday, Aug. 31. Contestents featured on page A8.