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Entertainment schedule for Sept. 25 to Oct. 1

Entertainment September 25, 2026

Please check with venues first in case of cancellation Friday, Sept. 25: -- Escanaba Marketplace, 6-8 p.m. – Grand Design Band -- Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone, 6-9 p.m. – Tom Edberg’s Sundown -- The Church Brewery, 6-9 p.m. – Pink Violin Band -- CK Downtown Martini Lounge, 6-9 p.m. – Macy & Travis -- Upper Hand Brewery, 6-9 p.m. – Mordi Young -- Northern Michigan University at Northern Center on campus, Meet & greet from 3:05–3:55 p.m. Then show at The Crib in Marquette with local band Ghidora -- Fresh Coast Lounge, 7-10 p.m. – Katelyn & Leo -- 13th Street ...

Ribbon cutting held for new park additions in Soo Hill

Community September 25, 2026

SOO HILL — A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Wednesday to commemorate the addition of new playground equipment at a park in Soo Hill, at the end of Highland 17.6 Dr, Escanaba. The main items of celebration are the new play structure recently added on site, as well as the recently ...

Dubord sworn in as Delta County clerk and register of deeds

Local News September 25, 2026

ESCANABA — Residents of Delta County can expect to see a new but familiar face heading the Delta County Clerk's Office. Susanne Dubord was sworn in as Delta County clerk and register of deeds in the Delta County Courthouse on Thursday by 47th Circuit Court Judge John Economopoulos. ...

Iron Mountain man sentenced for criminal sexual conduct

Local News September 25, 2026

MENOMINEE — An Iron Mountain man has been sentenced to several years in prison after being convicted of first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a person under 13 years old. Blaine William Smeester, 28, was sentenced to eight to 15 years in prison on Sept. 4 in the Menominee County ...

Today in Sports Sept. 25

National Sports September 25, 2026

1866 — Jerome Park, named for its founder Leonard Jerome, opens in the Bronx in New York. Jerome, seeking to emulate the British racing system, also establishes the American Jockey Club, precursor to the present Jockey Club, formed in 1894. 1920 — Molly Bjurstedt Mallory wins her fifth title in six years with a two-set victory over Marion Zinderstein in the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championships. 1926 — Walter Hagen wins his third straight and fourth overall PGA Championship. Hagen beats Leo Diegel 4 and 3 in the championship match at Salisbury Golf Links in Westbury, ...

Limestone Financial Credit Union Announces New Branch in Garden

Business News September 25, 2026

UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. – Limestone Financial Credit Union has announced it has secured the property and begun development on a new branch in Garden, Michigan. The new branch will be located at 6364 State St., Garden, MI. The site is currently undergoing a full remodel to become Limestone FCU’s permanent branch location. In their official release, Limestone FCU said this investment reflects their ongoing commitment to expanding its presence throughout the Upper Peninsula and their mission to expand access to financial services. “Garden was a natural choice for Limestone FCU's next ...