As someone who has had the privilege of serving our community on the Gladstone City Commission (2015–16) and the Delta County Commission (2023–24), I have always believed in the value of open government and constructive public involvement. During my time in office, I observed that ...

The recent letter from a former Escanaba resident regarding "Operation Metro Surge" in Minnesota provides a heart-wrenching narrative, but it conveniently omits the "why" behind this necessary federal response. While the author uses emotional appeals to frame the community as being under siege, ...

The Daily Press welcomes letters of opinion from readers. Letters submitted must include the sender’s name, address and telephone number. Only writers’ names and community will be printed. Names cannot be withheld and letters should be kept to 500 words or less. Letters to the editor ...

Dear Neighbors in Escanaba: I grew up in Escanaba, graduating in 1988. I now live in Edina, Minn., a first-ring Minneapolis suburb. My family and I have visited the U.P. countless times to see my in-laws in Ishpeming and my parents in Escanaba. I eulogized my mom in 2023 and my dad in 2024 at ...

Valentine was a priest who lived during the Roman Empire around 300 A.D. There is a lot of mystery surrounding the facts and the legend. It is commonly known that as a priest he was very supportive of marriage and became known for performing many. And, he did so though the Emperor Claudius ...

Dear people of the Great State of Michigan: Hello! I am a third-grade student in northern Virginia. Our class is learning about the United States, and I will be teaching our school about the state of Michigan. In late May, I will create a display for our State Fair that I hope will make you ...