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Today in Sports Aug. 22

National Sports August 22, 2026

1851 — The United States wins the first international yacht race. The schooner named “America” beats 14 British yachts. 1885 — Richard Sears beats Godfrey M. Brinley, 6-3, 4-6, 6-0, 6-3 to win the U.S. men’s national tennis championship held at the Newport (R.I.) Casino. 1898 — Malcolm Whitman beats Dwight F. Davis, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 to win the U.S. men’s national tennis championship held at the Newport (R.I.) Casino. 1948 — The Chicago Cardinals beat the College All-Stars 28-0 in front 101,220 fans at Chicago’s Soldier Field. 1949 — The Philadelphia Eagles beat ...

Search for biological family unexpectedly connects trooper to career peers

Community August 22, 2026

Trooper Tom Kinnunen has lived most of his life in the Upper Peninsula, worlds away from where he was born in Korea. “My parents adopted me when I was one,” said Trooper Kinnunen. “The U.P. is my home. I have a wonderful life and career here, but I don’t know much about my biological family.” Last fall, as part of his 40th birthday celebrations, he visited the Korean Consulate in Chicago to begin the process of trying to locate his biological family. “I discussed my background in law enforcement, with the Michigan State Police, with the consulate employee assisting ...

Art, Craft and Antique winners at the Upper Peninsula State Fair

Local News August 22, 2026

ESCANABA — Winners have been announced for the Art, Craft and Antique Departments at the 98th annual Upper Peninsula State Fair. A list of the remaining winners in the Fine Arts Building is forthcoming. Art Division one: Art, amateur Acrylic/tempera: Vicki Kuehl: Cat Portrait Drawing: Sophia Seder: Jack Sparrow Portrait (Grand) Fiber: Joni Smith: Felted Animals Mixed media: Sophia Seder: Mille Pastels: Vicki Kuehl: Flower Watercolor: Ahava Long eight three inch by three inch watercolors mounted on mat board Metal: Bill Miller: Peacock - Honey, where did all the ...

Fund presented to St. Joseph-St. Patricks’ Church

Community August 22, 2026

ESCANABA — Community Foundation for Delta County Board of Trustee Members Mr. Nick Chenier and Mr. Todd Maki present a check in the amount of $4,753.58 to Fr. Tim Ferguson of St. Joseph-St. Patricks’ Church. Mr. Chenier commented, “The gift to the St. Joseph-St. Patricks’ Church is ...

Top industries subject to data breaches

Business News August 22, 2026

NEW YORK – The industries most likely to lose data in breaches are online companies, government bodies and healthcare companies, shows a new study. The study, conducted by IT asset disposition and data destruction experts IT Asset Management Group (IT-AMG), analyzed major data breaches ...

New statewide poll shows 71% of voters support the Copperwood Project

Business News August 22, 2026

Editor's note: This artilce was submitted to the Daily Press by InvestUP MARQUETTE — New statewide polling conducted by EPIC-MRA shows a majority (71%) of voters across Michigan support the Copperwood Project in the Western Upper Peninsula. The polling demonstrates statewide support, especially in Northern, Western and Central Michigan as well as the Bay Region. Among supporters, their strongest reasons for backing the project is because it has strong support from the local community, will follow Michigan’s strict environmental mining regulations and will create hundreds of ...