It is that time of year when schools are out for the summer, but boards of education continue working hard to make sure the right personnel is in place when the doors open in several month. » Full Story

No matter what the Father’s Day cards from my kids say Sunday, I know I’m not the “World’s Greatest Dad.”

I growl too much when I’m tired or stressed, which is a lot lately. » Full Story

Maybe it is time the taxpayers of Michigan start making their voices heard as to how the state should try and eliminate a $1.8 billion shortfall in its general fund for the 2009-2010 year. » Full Story

Tobacco is responsible for 440,000 deaths each year, making it the leading cause of preventable deaths in the United States. » Full Story

When a local sports team does well in local tournaments, it is one thing; however our area can feel good about being represented by two teams in a state tournament this past weekend. » Full Story

Drat! Double drat! After devoting time and emotion willing the Detroit Red Wings past the Anaheim Ducks and Chicago Blackhawks, I just couldn’t pull off the mojo to put away the Pittsburgh Penguins. » Full Story

As we all know by now, the state wants to close eight prisons across the state with about half of them being located in the Upper Peninsula. » Full Story

This week’s bouquets go to:



` The United Way of Delta County would like to say a big THANK YOU to all who participated in the 2nd Annual United Way Mini Golf Tournament. » Full Story

The first statutory regulation of Off Road Vehicles (ORVs) in Michigan was 1975 PA 319. » Full Story

Harold and Mary Pearson are an exemplary example of former Escanaba residents “giving back” to the community where they were born and spent their formative years. » Full Story