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Prestin launches bid for state Senate seat

Local News

ESCANABA — Current 108th District state House Rep. Dave Prestin announced Wednesday he will run for the 38th District state Senate seat in 2026. Prestin, R-Cedar River, said in a news release that he is “pledging to continue his fight for good-paying jobs, energy independence, access to ...

Fatal accident near Highland Golf Course

Local News

ESCANABA — Authorities have released details on a fatal crash Friday on U.S. 2/41 near the Highland Golf Course in the Escanaba area. Delta County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched about 12:45 a.m. Friday to the two-vehicle crash, according to a sheriff's office news release ...

Makenzie Elaine Kidd

Community

ESCANABA — Breanna (Winling) and Tim Kidd of Escanaba, a daughter, Makenzie Elaine Kidd, born June 9, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Weight was 6 pounds, 11 ounces; length was 18.5 inches. She is the couple's first child. Grandparents are Mark and Tammy Winling of Gladstone ...

Atlas Dane Mercier

Community

ESCANABA — Lisa (Pischel) and Tyler Mercier of Wilson, a son, Atlas Dane Mercier, born May 20, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. Weight was 7 pounds, 15.7 ounces; length was 20 inches. Atlas joins two brothers, Luca and Porter. Grandparents are Mellissa and the late Michael ...

Industrial fire in Wells area

Local News

ESCANABA -- Multiple agencies responded to a large fire at industrial premises at 2003 23rd Ave. N. in northern Escanaba near the Wells water tower after a call came to Delta County Central Dispatch around noon on Thursday. Some roadways in the vicinity are closed and people are advised to ...