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Public invited to Gardens in Bloom Garden Walk

Community July 14, 2026

ESCANABA — The public is invited to attend the 2026 Gardens in Bloom Garden Walk, sponsored by Bay de Noc Gardening Association and the Delta County Master Gardener Association. The event will be held Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Patrons can enjoy six south side Escanaba gardens and lake side gardens on the shelf-guided tour. Three of the gardens are located on one Ogden Avenue block. Another is a small garden that maximizes every inch of space and incorporates several uncommon plants. In addition, two other south side gardens complement historic houses. The lake side garden, not visible ...

Michigan agrees to 2-year deal with men's basketball coach Mike Boynton, removing interim tag

National Sports July 14, 2026

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan has agreed to a two-year contract with men's basketball coach Mike Boynton, removing the interim tag he was given after Dusty May left to lead the NBA's Dallas Mavericks. Athletic director Warde Manuel announced the move on Friday, going for some continuity ...

Loose horses returned to owner

Local News July 14, 2026

MASONVILLE TOWNSHIP — Horses that roamed loose in the area for nearly two weeks have been returned to their owner, according to Michigan State Police (MSP). MSP confirmed Monday that the horses had been returned to the owner’s farm. A trooper from the MSP Gladstone Post visited the property Monday and checked on the animals, finding that they appeared to be adequately cared for, according to the agency. Although MSP did not release the owner's name, the Daily Press received a phone call from a man identifying himself as Arnold Proehl, who said he owns the horses. The Press was ...

Escanaba motorcyclist dies in Wisconsin crash

Local News July 13, 2026

OCONTO COUNTY — A Sunday afternoon crash between a motorcycle and a truck in Oconto County, Wisconsin resulted in the death of the biker — a 39-year-old man from Escanaba. Around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, a collision occurred at the intersection of County Trunk Highway S and Schwartz Road in Chase, a small town slightly northwest of Green Bay. "A preliminary investigation indicates that a truck was stopped at the stop sign on Schwartz Road, facing south. The truck then proceeded into the intersection, where it was struck on the passenger-side box area of the truck by an eastbound ...

Van der Poel powers to victory on 9th stage of Tour de France and Pogacar keeps yellow jersey

National Sports July 13, 2026

USSEL, France (AP) — Mathieu van der Poel timed his attack perfectly to win the hilly ninth stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish, while defending champion Tadej Pogacar kept the race leader’s yellow jersey on Sunday. Van der Poel was in a group of four contesting the victory. He ...

Firebird explodes, details shared

Local News July 13, 2026

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story appeared online as breaking news on Friday night. This article contains additional information. ESCANABA — There is one less Pontiac Firebird in the world after an explosion in downtown residential Escanaba on Friday night. Fortunately, the ...