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State, county rank poorly in birth report
May 10, 2013 ESCANABA — A report released Wednesday by the Michigan League for Public Policy suggests Michigan compares poorly with other states in areas like births to teen mothers and pre-term birth rates. more »»
Kids may get snow day reprieve
May 10, 2013 LANSING (AP) — Students in many school districts across Michigan who rejoiced at the news of repeated snow days now must sweat out an extended stay in the classroom. more »»
NRC?approves wolf hunt
May 10, 2013 DETROIT (AP) — Michigan now has a wolf hunting season after a board voted Thursday to allow hunters and trappers to kill up to 43 of the animals in selected parts of the Upper Peninsula. more »»
Officials: Fire danger high
May 9, 2013 MARQUETTE — While several areas in the Upper Peninsula are still contending with high water from snow-melt gushing through rivers and streams, other parts of the region have been posting warnings of... more »»
Reel deal? Entities consider U.P. fish farming
May 9, 2013 ESCANABA — Because of an increasing world population and the resulting need for more food, now is the prime time to invest in fish farming in the Upper Peninsula. more »» 
Class ring returned to its owner after 47 years
May 9, 2013 ESCANABA — A 47-year mystery has been solved. more »»
County steps up security
May 8, 2013 ESCANABA — The Delta County Board of Commissioners has decided to move forward in implementing many security measures at the Delta County Courthouse. more »» 
Area campgrounds prepare for 2013 season
May 8, 2013 ESCANABA — Spring is here, and that means that camping season is right around the corner. more »»
State Board of Education members visit U.P., speak with school officials
May 8, 2013 MARQUETTE — Four of the eight members of the state Board of Education traveled to Marquette recently, hoping to learn about the state of public education from Upper Peninsula educators, as well as t... more »»
Accident claims life of 44-year-old woman
May 8, 2013 ST. IGNACE — A single motor vehicle accident in Chippewa County claimed the life of a 44-year-old woman Tuesday, according to the Michigan State Police Post in Sault Ste. Marie. more »»
Is fish farming the future?
May 7, 2013 ESCANABA — Is fish farming in the future for the Upper Peninsula? Development of fish farms in the Central U.P. is being discussed by interested parties seeking funding for feasibility studies. more »»
Grain ‘n’ Grape robbery case: Woman gets jail time for crime
May 7, 2013 ESCANABA — An Escanaba woman was sentenced Monday to a year in jail for her role in a conspiracy to steal money from a convenience store in Wells Township last summe. more »»
Assault ends in prison term
May 7, 2013 ESCANABA — An Escanaba man was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison in connection with the assault of a Bark River man during an alleged drug deal last year. more »» 
Winter maintenance costly
May 6, 2013 ESCANABA — After experiencing an expensive winter maintenance season, the Delta County Road Commission has various summer road construction projects in its sight. more »»
NRC to decide wolf hunt
May 6, 2013 MARQUETTE — The Michigan Natural Resources Commission is expected to decide Thursday whether to approve provisions of a wolf hunt recommendation that was presented last month by division chiefs of... more »»
Daily Press introduces new Android app
May 6, 2013 ESCANABA — Android users can now keep up with the latest news and sports in Delta, Schoolcraft, and northern Menominee counties using a new Escanaba Daily Press app designed specifically for Android... more »» 
Welding students help at Gladstone Harbor
May 4, 2013 GLADSTONE — Welding students from Gladstone High School received on-the-job training while helping the city renovate the Gladstone Harbor last weekend. more »» |
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