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Ludington Street Cruise parade route

In Wednesday's edition of the Daily Press, the article "Ludington Street Cruise to debut with adjusted parade route" included an incorrect description of the event's parade route. The map provided here details the correct route for participants in the parade on Friday.

Missing Manistique man found deceased

SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY — A 39-year-old missing man from Manistique has been located deceased following the temporary closure of the Manistique East Breakwater Lighthouse and nearby areas Wednesday. According to a press release, the preliminary investigation indicates no signs of foul play, ...

Pet Idol entries open now

ESCANABA — It’s time again for the annual Pet Idol contest conducted by the Daily Press. Community members may send in animal pictures from now until June 31, and people will vote through July for their favorite. The annual competition has supported Newspapers in Education (NIE), a ...

Remembering Darrell Bengry

ESCANABA -- As part of a social gathering and fundraising event, the Delta County Democratic Party will in two weeks be remembering Darrell Bengry and acknowledging his over 60 years of commitment to the local community. Bengry, a past educator and Delta County Commissioner, died in ...

Ludington Street Cruise to debut with adjusted parade route

ESCANABA — The first Ludington Street Cruise will debut this weekend with a modified route due to construction on Ludington Street. The event, which is free for spectators, was previously known as the Krusin' Klassics Fun Run and is now beginning a new chapter under the direction of the ...

Lemmer field trip blends art, history and exploration at Lakeview Cemetery

ESCANABA — Second graders from Lemmer Elementary recently visited Lakeview Cemetery in Escanaba, where they practiced map-reading skills, learned about notable historical figures in the area and created gravestone rubbings as part of a hands-on history and art lesson. On Friday, 150 ...