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No Daily Press on New Year’s Day

ESCANABA — With no mail delivery on New Year's Day, the Daily Press will not have a newspaper Thursday. The Daily Press office will be closed Thursday for the holiday. A newspaper will be published Friday. Regular office hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. will resume Friday.

MSP: Alcohol-related car crashes down but not by much

A report published by the Michigan State Police says the number of alcohol-related car crashes across the state declined during 2024 – but not by much. The Statewide Traffic Crash Data Year End Report for 2024 states there were 8,542 alcohol-involved crashes (down 3%), with 307 ...

New airline service to be added in Marquette County

MARQUETTE — Travel Marquette has announced that beginning May 21, United Airlines will offer three daily direct flights between Chicago O’Hare International Airport and Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport. “We’re thrilled to welcome this new United Airlines service, strengthening ...

Year in Review: Events that opened 2025

ESCANABA — Notable stories in the region in 2025 included stellar performances by area softball, basketball and robotics teams; fires at homes and businesses; a tense court case involving the shooting of a former in-law; the final Fun Run; road projects; new appointments to positions in ...

Offices closed, no paper delivery

ESCANABA - Due to inclement weather, the Daily Press for Monday, Dec. 29, will not be delivered today. Our offices will be closed until the weather improves.   The Delta County Courthouse and Delta County Service Center are also closed today, Dec. 29, due to weather. Their offices will open ...