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Appeals court allows Iron County sex abuse case to go forward

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CRYSTAL FALLS -- The Michigan Court of Appeals has turned away a man's challenge to Iron County charges that in March 2025 accused him of sexually abusing twin infants. Tyler Cotton, 33, then of Gaastra, had argued he should not have been bound over for trial on two counts of criminal sexual conduct-first degree because no evidence was presented his acts "had a sexual purpose." He further contended he had been medically treating the infants. CSC-1 is a felony that carries a maximum penalty of life in prison and a minimum penalty of 25 years if convicted. According to the appeals court ...

Isaac Lakich Claims National Walleye Tour Championship on Lake Sakakawea

National Sports

GARRISON, N.D. (August 29, 2026) – The Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's National Walleye Tour presented by Progressive concluded its 2026 season on legendary Lake Sakakawea, crowning four champions during a dramatic Championship Saturday. Isaac Lakich captured the National Walleye Tour Championship, Kristin Meyers made history as the first woman ever to win a National Walleye Tour Championship, Beau Schilling secured the Progressive Angler of the Year title, and Michael George claimed Progressive Co-Angler of the Year honors. After entering Championship Saturday with a commanding lead, ...

The story behind Upper Peninsula residents’ iconic nickname

Local News

ESCANABA — On this day in 1979, Upper Peninsula residents took part in a contest that helped give the region one of its most recognizable nicknames: “Yooper.” The contest, held by The Upper Peninsula Sunday Times — the Sunday edition counterpart to the Daily Press — asked readers ...

City of Gladstone receives an Annual Disbursement

Community

Community Foundation for Delta County Board Chair, Mr. Charlie Becker and Board Trustees Mr. Todd Maki and Mr. Eric Willour presents the City of Gladstone Manager, Rob Spreitzer and Treasurer, Ms. Vicki Schroeder a check from the Dr. Mary L. Cretens Endowment Fund for her annual distribution ...

Season Closing at West Shore Fishing Museum

Community

MENOMINEE — West Shore Fishing Museum is open for its final weekend of the summer September 5 & 6 from 1–4 p.m. Central Time. The museum is the restored 23-acre homestead of a commercial fishing family with both indoor and outdoor exhibits, including seven commercial fishing ...

Suspect arrested after high-speed chase in Gladstone

Local News

GLADSTONE — A high-speed chase near the Gladstone High School in the early morning hours of Saturday resulted in an arrest. According to the Gladstone Public Safety Department, at approximately 4:49 a.m. Saturday, a Gladstone Public Safety Officer observed a vehicle traveling north on M35 ...