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Gun fired, none hurt

Local News

ESCANABA -- A firearm that was discharged inside a residence in the City of Escanaba on Thursday resulted in no injuries, authorities reported. One individual was taken into custody. At approximately 3:44 p.m. on April 16, law enforcement units were dispatched to an address on North 14th ...

SoS candidate Shkreli visits Drifters

Regional News

ESCANABA -- Ahead of the Michigan Democratic Party's 2026 Endorsement Convention, which will be held in Detroit this weekend, Secretary of State candidate Suzanna Shkreli visited the Upper Peninsula for the third time during her campaign. A number of hopefuls -- five Democrats and four ...

Public welcome to Caring For Our Elders Powwow

Local News

ESCANABA — The public is invited to gather this Saturday for the Caring For Our Elders Powwow funded by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. The event will take place April 18 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Escanaba Junior/Senior High School. Doors will open at 10 a.m., grant ...

Swimming around Marquette

Local News

MARQUETTE — Marquette is a watery place. Eighty miles of Lake Superior shoreline define the northern and eastern boundaries of the county. Inland lakes, left from glacial times, and swift streams from the highlands to the west weave together the land. The earliest people lived by the water ...

Escanaba RoboMos secure spot in State Championship

Local News

ESCANABA — Last week, the Escanaba RoboMos of Escanaba Junior/Senior High School hosted the FIRST in Michigan Escanaba District Event at Escanaba Jr/Sr High School, April 9-11. The event started with qualifier matches, where the RoboMos placed high enough to become an alliance captain for ...