HYDE — When Tony Beauchamp refers to himself and his partner, Julie Sanville, doing something together, he uses a phrase common in the English-speaking world: "both of us." Except that with a Yooper accent, it…
Michigan health officials urge families to vaccinate before the new school year
LANSING — As families prepare for the start of the school year, Michigan health officials are urging parents to make…
Prepare to vote
DELTA COUNTY -- Election day is tomorrow. Some people have already voted by mail, but for those going to the…
FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systems
Michigan on Saturday joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on nine of the state's water systems but an official said all…
CUPPAD recent survey completed
ESCANABA – The Menominee-Delta-Schoolcraft Transit Efficiency and Regionalization Study (MDSTERS) is an ongoing study exploring opportunities for transit coordination and…
Big turnout marks successful 53rd Waterfront Arts Festival
ESCANABA — A massive crowd gathered at the south end of Ludington Park on Saturday to see the works of…
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Sports Flashback July 26-Aug 1
July 27, 1966 — Ed Gravelle and Dave Erickson shot even-par 36 in the Escanaba Country Club Men’s Twilight League. Harry Hogan and Bill Eis, Jr. hit 37 and Elmer Swanson carded a 38. Bill McGovern fired a one-hitter and struck out 12 as the Merchants moved into first place in the
Obituaries
Alda L. Sopher
ESCANABA – Alda L. Sopher, age 88, of Escanaba, passed away July 20, 2026,…
GLADSTONE — Steven P. Adkins, age 76, of Gladstone passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026…
Steven P. Adkins
MANISTIQUE — Joel Raymond Prater, age 66, of Manistique, Mich. passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026…
Joel Raymond Prater
ESCANABA — Kenneth J. Ozimac, age 91, of Escanaba passed away Sunday August 2, 2026 at his…
Kenneth J. Ozimac
Community
Local Kiwanis donate to Dream Maker Children's Museum
Spectrum awards $2,500 to Mission of Hope Delta County
ESCANABA — A massive crowd gathered at the south end of Ludington Park on Saturday to…
Big turnout marks successful 53rd Waterfront Arts Festival
To bee or not to bee
Editorial
US-Saudi nuclear agreement further erodes safeguards
Even as he threatened to escalate an unlawful war sold in part as preventing Iran from gaining a nuclear weapon, Donald Trump opened the door to proliferation in the region when the U.S. announced it had signed a deal with Saudi Arabia that would potentially allow the kingdom to enrich uranium in future and…
Editorial cartoon for Aug. 3, 2026
Editorial cartoon for Aug. 1, 2026
Families urged to vaccinate before the school year starts
Local columns
Why the Blanche nomination should be rejected
Sen. Moreno: Former son-in-law should not serve in the House
Almanac for Aug. 3, 2026
Who’s to blame when parents don’t get children vaccinated?
Regional News
FBI investigates as Michigan joins Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on its water systems
MiLEAP announces new training to equip early childhood educators
MDOT commits $1.4 million to Munising and Marquette
New Isle Royale Heritage Alliance launched
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