Breaking News

BraveBots fate uncertain

GLADSTONE — The fate of the BraveBots, the robotics team for Gladstone High School that has ranked on a global stage in recent years, remains uncertain after the coach's resignation last month. FIRST Robotics Competition is an international high school-level competition that challenges ...

Webster students showcase reading skills

ESCANABA — During their regular board meeting Monday, the Escanaba Area Public Schools (EAPS) Board of Education observed significant strides the district's young ‘Mos have taken in their early literacy education. Students from Lisa Willis' classroom at Webster Kindergarten Center who ...

High schoolers discover new possibilities at career fair

ESCANABA — Almost 50 area businesses, colleges, labor unions and other organizations gathered at Escanaba Junior/Senior High School on Tuesday to introduce students to a variety of career paths and educational opportunities. Students from Escanaba High School, Escanaba Student Success ...

Measles confirmed in Delta County

DELTA COUNTY — Three cases of measles have been confirmed in Delta County, announced Public Health of Delta & Menominee Counties (PHDM) on Wednesday afternoon. "The health department is working with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to investigate the cases and notify anyone who may be exposed," said PHDM in the release. More on the subject will appear Thursday's Daily Press.

Rapid River man pleads guilty in felony case

ESCANABA — A Rapid River man has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges after Michigan State Police arrested him on a warrant earlier this year. Michael Elliot Riggers, 28, appeared before Judge John Economopoulos in the Delta County 47th Circuit Court on Monday, which constituted ...

Delta County Board of Commissioners meeting cancelled

ESCANABA — The regular meeting of the Delta County Board of Commissioners that was scheduled to take place this evening at 5:15 p.m. in the boardroom at the Delta County Service Center, 2920 College Ave., has been cancelled.