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Former teacher’s aide considers plea in child abuse case

ESCANABA – A former teacher’s aide at the Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District (DSISD) Learning Center is considering a plea deal offered by the Delta County Prosecutor’s Office. Robin Merle Popour, 54, of Gladstone, faces one count of third-degree child abuse, a felony ...

Appeals court allows Iron County sex abuse case to go forward

CRYSTAL FALLS -- The Michigan Court of Appeals has turned away a man's challenge to Iron County charges that in March 2025 accused him of sexually abusing twin infants. Tyler Cotton, 33, then of Gaastra, had argued he should not have been bound over for trial on two counts of criminal sexual conduct-first degree because no evidence was presented his acts "had a sexual purpose." He further contended he had been medically treating the infants. CSC-1 is a felony that carries a maximum penalty of life in prison and a minimum penalty of 25 years if convicted. According to the appeals court ...

Isaac Lakich Claims National Walleye Tour Championship on Lake Sakakawea

GARRISON, N.D. (August 29, 2026) – The Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's National Walleye Tour presented by Progressive concluded its 2026 season on legendary Lake Sakakawea, crowning four champions during a dramatic Championship Saturday. Isaac Lakich captured the National Walleye Tour Championship, Kristin Meyers made history as the first woman ever to win a National Walleye Tour Championship, Beau Schilling secured the Progressive Angler of the Year title, and Michael George claimed Progressive Co-Angler of the Year honors. After entering Championship Saturday with a commanding lead, ...

The story behind Upper Peninsula residents’ iconic nickname

ESCANABA — On this day in 1979, Upper Peninsula residents took part in a contest that helped give the region one of its most recognizable nicknames: “Yooper.” The contest, held by The Upper Peninsula Sunday Times — the Sunday edition counterpart to the Daily Press — asked readers ...