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Gladstone students talk Agr. class future with board

Local News

GLADSTONE -- The Agricultural Science class at Gladstone, underway for the first time this year, spoke about the value of the course with the Gladstone Area Schools Board of Education on Monday. As a trial year, the program does not yet receive funding that it would if it became affiliated ...

Trent Stupak announces bid for 94th District Court Judge

Local News

ESCANABA -- After 24 years counseling clients and litigating their cases, Attorney Trenton M. Stupak is seeking to be elected the next Delta County District Court Judge. “My 24-year career has provided sufficient time to learn, time to counsel, time to litigate and time to fully appreciate ...

City seeks resident engagement for committees

Local News

ESCANABA — A second reading, public hearing and adoption of an ordinance to establish the Escanaba Tree Advisory Board will take place on May 7. If the board is created, it would need at least three resident members to join, according to a draft ordinance. The City of Escanaba has a number ...

Copper Country holds place of primacy in U.S. history

Regional News

When most scholars of U.S. history study the birth and growth of the country, very few of them consider the Upper Peninsula’s contribution to the rise of the nation. And yet, it is so. John Jacob Astor organized the American Fur Company, with its headquarters on Mackinac Island, in 1808, ...

Midland to bring Southwest sound to fair grandstand

Local News

ESCANABA — The Upper Peninsula State Fair Authority has announced another grandstand event — a performance from Texan musical group Midland on Saturday, Aug. 22. "Known for blending modern country with classic influences, Midland delivers a high-energy yet authentic live show that has ...

Top O’ Lake focuses on hunting and fishing

Local News

MANISTIQUE -- A family business established on Cedar Street in 1951 changed hands in October and is maintaining similar operations. Top O' Lake Sport Shop sells primarily hunting and fishing gear, has recently introduced guns and also carries steel-toed boots and camping supplies. In quaint ...