ESCANABA — On this day in 1979, Upper Peninsula residents took part in a contest that helped give the region one of its most recognizable nicknames: “Yooper.” The contest, held by The Upper Peninsula Sunday Times — the Sunday edition counterpart to the Daily Press — asked readers ...
CRYSTAL FALLS -- The Michigan Court of Appeals has turned away a man's challenge to Iron County charges that in March 2025 accused him of sexually abusing twin infants. Tyler Cotton, 33, then of Gaastra, had argued he should not have been bound over for trial on two counts of criminal sexual conduct-first degree because no evidence was presented his acts "had a sexual purpose." He further contended he had been medically treating the infants. CSC-1 is a felony that carries a maximum penalty of life in prison and a minimum penalty of 25 years if convicted. According to the appeals court ...
ESCANABA -- Local residents, business owners, people passing through Escanaba and destination shoppers are reminded that Sidewalk Sales returns to the Delta County city this Friday. Typically a summer event, Sidewalk Sales aims to encourage foot traffic and use attractive merchandise on the ...
Editor's note: Meeting agendas are subject to change. The following items were listed on the agenda at the time of publication. The full agenda for today's meeting can be found on the Delta County website. ESCANABA — Potential requests for proposals (RFPs) and a contract for a new special assistant prosecuting attorney are among the items on the Delta County Board of Commissioners’ agenda for this evening. The board’s regular meeting will be held at 5:15 p.m. in the boardroom at the Delta County Service Center, 2920 College Ave. One discussion item involves a potential RFP ...
ESCANABA — Communities in the Upper Peninsula and around the country are preparing to celebrate Labor Day, a holiday that recognizes workers and labor union activists — though many tend to view the holiday as a marker of the end of summer and a reason to party and barbecue. Here's a taste ...
HOUGHTON - Former attorney and Hancock resident Evan Andrew Dixon, 62 was sentenced to a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 40 years in prison on Monday, in Houghton County 12th Circuit Court on one count of second degree murder in the Nov. 13, 2023 shooting death of Theron Duncan, 53, of ...
