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Lincoln Road’s future Dunkin’ owned by Wisconsin franchise group

ESCANABA -- With the sale of Lincoln Square Mall complete, TMart is preparing to demolish the 42-year-old strip and erect a new structure that will house Dunkin’ (formerly Dunkin’ Donuts) and Baskin-Robbins. "We're building a new 2,400-square-foot building with additional parking, patio, ...

Wienermobile to participate in Ludington Street Cruise

ESCANABA — The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will make a special appearance at the inaugural Ludington Street Cruise car show, set for May 29 and 30 in downtown Escanaba. Event organizers say bringing the 27-foot long Wienermobile to the show has long been a goal. “It’s an iconic ...

Family, authorities seek volunteers for search of missing Alger County woman

ALGER COUNTY— Volunteers are needed for an upcoming search for Starla Goings, a 65-year-old Munising woman who disappeared August 2025 in a case investigators say may involve foul play. The ground search will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Au Train Fire Station, located at the ...

Man sentenced in Delta County killing of coworker

ESCANABA — A man who stabbed and killed his coworker in August 2025 has been sentenced in the Delta County 47th Circuit Court. Kaw Tung, 38, pleaded no contest in January to one count of homicide – murder in the second degree. In exchange for Tung’s plea, the Delta County Prosecutor’s ...

Escanaba woman sentenced for stabbing incident

ESCANABA — An Escanaba woman has been sentenced after pleading guilty to assault in connection with an August 2025 stabbing. In February, Crystalyn Dixie Knuth pleaded guilty to one count of assault with intent to do great bodily harm less than murder or by strangulation - punishable by a ...

Meetings this evening

ESCANABA -- Two meetings taking place publicly at Ludington Street addresses this evening will discuss the future of downtown Escanaba. CONSTRUCTION At City Hall, located at 410 Ludington St., the monthly informational meeting intended to provide updates and plans about the road construction ...