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Crusader Time

Noah Johnson Daily Press Kids play in a sandbox at Holy Name Elementary School on Tuesday. Crusader Time Tuesday, a free event for kids ages two to six hosted by Holy Name features a fun-filled day of playing on the playground, searching for treasure in the sandbox, a bubble station and music ...

Escanaba postpones fireworks for second time

ESCANABA — The city of Escanaba has decided to postpone its annual fireworks display for a second time because of the risk of bad weather. The show scheduled for Saturday, July 12 at Ludington Park will not take place. See Friday’s Daily Press to find out what steps the city will take now.

Manistique fireworks delayed again

MANISTIQUE — The Fourth of July fireworks display in Manistique as been canceled for a second time. This time, city officials are unsure when they wil attempt to have the fireworks display. Manistique decided to cancel the display scheduled for the evening of July 5 after rain and ...

Millers carry on parade grand marshal tradition

GLADSTONE — The honorees chosen to be grand marshals of the Fourth of July parade were just two of the countless parties who have taken action to enhance Gladstone and Delta County. They hope to inspire others towards civic engagement. Attendees of the parade in Gladstone this year may have ...

Plenty of vendors part of trappers convention

ESCANABA — Motels are filling up for the annual Trapper’s Convention/Outdoor Expo in Escanaba. The show will be held Friday and Saturday at the Ruth Butler Building at the U.P. State Fairgrounds. Outdoor gear vendors are expected to be on hand with many offering lower prices on special ...

Funding makes UP park projects possible

Thanks to $273 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding from the American Rescue Plan Act 68 planned improvement projects at state parks have been completed or are in progress. This includes several state parks located in the Upper Peninsula. They include: Fayette Historic State Park ...