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ALGER COUNTY — A recent search for missing Alger County woman Starla Goings has yielded no answers, as her family and community continue their quest for answers more than a year after her disappearance. Goings, now-66-years-old, has been missing since Aug. 15, 2025, when she was last ...

Election update: Abdul wins, Bergman retains seat

Senate Winner: Abdul El-Sayed (D) – 52.5% (AP) Other: Mike Rogers (R) – 45.5% (AP) Michigan Governor Winner: Jocelyn Benson (D) – 54.5% (AP) Other: John James (R) – 43.7% (AP) Michigan Secretary of State Winner: Garlin Gilchrist II (D) – 53.8% (AP) Other: Anthony Forlini (R) – 43.6% (AP) Michigan Attorney General Winner: Eli Savit (D) – 52.5% (AP) Other: Doug Lloyd (R) – 44.7% (AP) Michigan 1st Congressional District Winner: Jack Bergman (R) – 53.8% (AP) Other: Callie Barr (D) – 44.2% (AP) Michigan State Legislature 108th District Winner: Larry Johnson ...

Area judicial races decided

Note: All election results are considered unofficial until certified by the boards of canvassers. ESCANABA — While there were several judicial elections in the area Tuesday, only some were contested — including the race for Delta County 94th District Court judge. Longtime attorney Trent Stupak and Andrew Hayse, domestic relations referee in the Delta County 47th Circuit Court, both vied for the bench in the 94th District Court. Stupak ultimately won, taking home 9,676 votes (65.64% of the overall votes). Hayse received 5,026 votes (34.10%). There were 39 write-in votes (.26%) ...

Escanaba Harbor dock on council agenda

Editor’s note: Meeting agendas and their contents 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 City of Escanaba website. ESCANABA — Enhance Escanaba is seeking approval to ...

Ice rink installation tomorrow

ESCANABA — Visitors to Ludington Park will have the opportunity to skate on an outdoor ice rink this winter. On Thursday, Iron Sleek, the company that manufactures the portable ice rink selected by Enhance Escanaba, will be in town to install the setup — a portable, 100-by-50-foot unit ...

EAPS Operating Millage Proposal passes

Note: All election results are considered unofficial until certified by the boards of canvassers. ESCANABA — Delta County voters made their voices heard Tuesday, approving the Escanaba Area Public Schools (EAPS) Operating Millage Proposal. Due to all precincts not yet having fully reported on enhancedvoting.com, the Daily Press cannot report on the specific votes and percentages for the proposal. The EAPS asked voters to approve an 18-mill levy on non-homestead properties for six years, increasing the tax limitation by 2.6061 mills, or $2.6061 for every $1,000 of taxable property ...