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Phase 3 options of Soo’s New Lock get funds

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District’s New Lock at the Soo project in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, awards a total of $95.3 million for remaining Phase 3 options to Kokosing Alberici Traylor, LLC (KAT) of WThe remaining Phase 3 options include Option 4: ...

No paper Thursday

ESCANABA — Since Thursday, June 19 — Juneteenth — is a federal holiday when mail is not delivered, the Daily Press will not publish a paper Thursday, June 19. The Daily Press office will be open Thursday, June 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Regular publication will resume Friday, June 20.

Despite uncertainties, Gladstone schools adopts budget

GLADSTONE —On Monday, he Gladstone School Board adopted a budget for the 2025 to 2026 fiscal year, which begins on July 1. Contributing to frustration in Gladstone and at schools across Michigan is that the State’s House and Senate have not agreed on how to fund education. For this reason, ...

All-star lineup planned for U.P. Trappers’ convention

ESCANABA — The U.P. Trappers Association is well known for turning out great crowds and getting top notch presenters at their events and this 63rd annual Trappers Convention/Outdoor Expo, planned for July 11 and 12 at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba, is no exception. The all-star ...

A stitch in time: Local man keeps history of sewing machines alive

ESCANABA — Lawrence "Larry" Klope’s passion and knack for working with antique sewing and knitting machines may be innate. Perhaps his interest in the subject material stemmed from growing up with a mother who sewed commercially. In any case, his hobby grew after he retired from a career ...