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Bay College to host SkillsUSA competition

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ESCANABA – Bay College is thrilled to announce that it will host the 2026 SkillsUSA Regional Competition. On Friday, February 6, 2026, the top career and technical education (CTE) students from across the Upper Peninsula will compete in Automotive, Welding and Information Technology. This ...

The fall of the House of Ludington

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ESCANABA -- Demolition of the House of Ludington on Sunday marked the end of its 162-year life. The action drew spectators who watched mostly from vehicles in the bitter weather. The House of Ludington, called the "crown jewel of Escanaba" by some, was ravaged by fire on Dec. 5, sustaining ...

Jindis Connected Care soon to assist local elders

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ESCANABA – A local woman is launching a business meant to provide services and outreach primarily to elderly people aging in place, “to help more of our community members maintain feeling more confident living at home on their own,” said Jamie Nestle, founder and owner of Jindis ...

Two arrested in separate UPSET busts

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ESCANABA - Two men were recently arrested in separate Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) drug investigations after traffic stops led to the seizure of crystal methamphetamine, firearms and more, according to law enforcement officials. In Schoolcraft County, a 33 year-old male ...

British social media influencers visit U.P.

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MARQUETTE — British social media personalities Joshua Cauldwell-Clark and Jason Riley, known online as Josh and Jase, have been stopping at various Michigan destinations on their tour through the state and are presently in the Upper Peninsula. While in Marquette last week they posted ...

Flames create challenge on coldest day

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ESCANABA — A house on South Eighth Street was heavily damaged when a blaze broke out on Friday morning. Barely an hour after other Delta County agencies had cleared the scene of a residential fire in Nahma Township, central dispatch received another call for a house on fire at 517 S. 8th ...