Registry changes bring Halloween safety into focus
ESCANABA — With the recent removal of more than 20,000 offenders from the Michigan Sex Offender Registry, parents might want to rethink how their children trick-or-treat this year. On Sept. 9, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the 2021 Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) amendments ...
Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt noncitizen voting investigation in 9 states
A federal judge in California has ordered the Trump administration to halt investigations in nine states into whether noncitizens are registered to vote. U.S. District Court Judge Araceli Martinez-Olguin in Oakland found the government's effort is relying on data that is full of errors and ...
Today in Sports Oct. 23
1921 — Green Bay Packers play 1st APFA (forerunner to NFL) game; beat Minneapolis Marines, 7-6 at Hagemeister Park, Green Bay, Wis. 1945 — Jackie Robinson signs a contract with the Montreal Royals, minor league farm team of the Brooklyn Dodgers. 1949 — Don Doll of the Detroit Lions intercepts four passes in a 24-7 victory over the Chicago Cardinals. 1960 — Jim Martin of Detroit becomes the first kicker to kick two field goals over 50 yards in a game as the Lions beat the Baltimore Colts 30-17. 1964 — Joe Frazier dominates German Hans Huber for an easy points win to capture ...
Area trick-or-treat events
ESCANABA -- Here's a look at the updated list of scheduled trick-or-treat — and trunk-or-treat — dates and times for communities throughout the area: BARK RIVER Residential trick-or-treating in the Bark River area will take place Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. The Bark River ...
Emily Ann Roberts’ First Headline Tour to stop at the Island in May 2027
Harris — Breakout country singer, songwriter and entertainer Emily Ann Roberts is embarking on her first ever headline tour, with a stop at the Island Resort & Casino Showroom May 7 and 8, 2027. Named for Roberts’ just-released EP, THE THREAD TOUR features special guests Colton Dawson, Mae Estes, Cole Goodwin, and Kenny Whitmire on select dates. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. ET through the casino. “After having the incredible opportunity to open for my heroes in this industry, it’s finally time for me to step out on my own as the headliner,” shared Roberts. “2026 has ...