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Owner of loose horses to be arraigned

ESCANABA — A man who identified himself to the Daily Press as the owner of the loose horses that prompted multiple public safety concerns across Delta County is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday morning in Delta County's 94th District Court. Arnold Proehl is expected to be arraigned on a charge of animal at large, according to court records. The arraignment follows the recovery and return of several loose horses that authorities said had repeatedly escaped in recent weeks. The horses were the subject of multiple calls to law enforcement after they were seen roaming roadways and ...

Escanaba father dies in motorcycle crash

OCONTO COUNTY — A Sunday afternoon crash between a motorcycle and a truck in Oconto County, Wisconsin resulted in the death of the biker — a 39-year-old Escanaba man by the name of Stanley Constantino, Jr. Around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, a collision occurred at the intersection of County Trunk Highway S and Schwartz Road in Chase, a small rural town slightly northwest of Green Bay. "A preliminary investigation indicates that a truck was stopped at the stop sign on Schwartz Road, facing south. The truck then proceeded into the intersection, where it was struck on the passenger-side box ...

Extreme heat warning

UPPER PENINSULA -- The heat wave that showed its face yesterday continues today, with even higher temperatures predicted. People should take caution, avoid overexertion and unnecessary time outdoors, check on neighbors, and leave no person or animal in a vehicle. The hazardous weather ...

Imagining between the pages

ESCANABA -- Local author Jennifer Pease said that the fictional scenarios she creates are as much an escape for herself as her readers. The most recent book she released, "Vow of 1776," is her 13th. As it's about a couple that falls in love during the Revolutionary War, she was please to be ...

LaFave and Prestin to appear at City Hall

ESCANABA -- The Delta County League of Women Voters (LWVDC) will host a primary candidate forum on Wednesday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Escanaba City Council Chambers, 410 Ludington Street. The forum will feature the Republican candidates for the 38th Senate Seat. The moderator for the evening will be Shannon Hereau. The public is invited to attend the forum. Audience questions will be encouraged. The forum will consist of one segment beginning at 7 p.m. featuring Beau LaFave and David Prestin. The forum will include opening statements, audience questions and closing statements. ...

Firebird explodes, details shared

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story appeared online as breaking news on Friday night. This article contains additional information. ESCANABA — There is one less Pontiac Firebird in the world after an explosion in downtown residential Escanaba on Friday night. Fortunately, the ...