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Stove fire damages Escanaba duplex

ESCANABA - Firefighters responded early Sunday morning to a stove fire that caused significant damage to a two-unit residence at 710 Fourth Ave. S in Escanaba. The Escanaba Public Safety Department was dispatched at approximately 4:16 a.m. after receiving reports of a stove fire. Upon ...

Michigan State Police appoints new post commander to Gladstone Post

GLADSTONE - The Michigan State Police (MSP) has appointed F/Lt. Patrick Janisse as the new post commander of the Gladstone Post, serving Delta and Schoolcraft Counties. Janisse, who brings over a decade of service experience, will oversee operations for both the Gladstone Post and the ...

Esky native runs hometown chiropractic after training at top school

ESCANABA — A local chiropractor known for having a family focus and experience in treating children and pregnant women is in the process of transitioning to a payment system based out-of-pocket as opposed to insurance, which the business owner believes will allow her to better treat her ...

Restaurant Week encourages patronage of Esky downtown

ESCANABA — The focus of Restaurant Week in Escanaba this year is on supporting the remaining food businesses in the downtown following fires and closures in the past two years that have taken their toll on the community. The promotion began Sunday and continues through Saturday the ...

Man charged in girlfriend’s death waives extradition

MINNESOTA — A Wisconsin man accused of killing his girlfriend agreed Friday to return voluntarily to Wisconsin to face a first-degree intentional homicide charge, signing a waiver of extradition. Robert Alan Chilcote, 29, appeared virtually in Wright County District Court in Minnesota, with ...

Manistique’s Highway 2 Community Drive-In Theater announces 2026 schedule

MANISTIQUE — What initially began as a fun idea among friends has evolved into an essential family destination for many Upper Peninsula residents, and the Highway 2 Community Drive-In Theater in Manistique looks to keep the ball rolling as it kicks off its 11th season in May. “It’s a ...