ESCANABA — After reaching hazardous extremes last week, the air quality in the area is improving but remains unhealthy. On Sunday, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) issued an Air Quality…
M-35 safety concerns persist
FORD RIVER TOWNSHIP — A recent collision proved that the dangers on the highway south of Escanaba are real. Residents…
Fish, learn, eat, sail
ESCANABA -- Next weekend, a multi-part event offers people the opportunity to sail aboard a tall ship schooner, take part…
Road closed means road closed
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
ATLANTA (AP) — Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states…
Great Lakes region records world’s worst air quality
ESCANABA — Smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires pushed Delta County’s air quality to some of the worst levels in the…
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Scott Hanson named to Athletic Director for Escanaba High School
ESCANABA — For over 30 years Scott Hanson has been with the Escanaba School…
Obituaries
Thomas L. Butch
GLADSTONE — Thomas L. Butch, age 84, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at The Oaks at Byron Center Assisted Living in Byron Center, Michigan. His loving wife, Alice Butch is listed among the surviving family. Services are being planned for Saturday morning, July 25, 2026, and will be announced…
GLADSTONE — Barbara Louise Barron, 76, of Gladstone, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at…
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Editorial
The world loses when the US, Iran overplay their hands
The cycle’s familiarity should not obscure the gravity of the consequences as the U.S. and Iran return to threats, strikes and a futile search for an exit from war via escalation. Tehran said last week it had closed the strait of Hormuz again. The World Food Programme is already feeding 1.5 million fewer people
Editorial cartoon for July 18, 2026
No easy answers on homeless issue
Editorial cartoon for July 17, 2026
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Three reasons not to visit Europe
Trump urges Darline Graham to seek brother’s full Senate term
Almanac for July 18, 2026
Anytime Fitness member celebrates her accomplishments
Regional News
Missing Wisconsin man found in Chocolay
MARQUETTE -- At approximately 8:38 p.m. on Thursday, Chocolay Township Police were called to assist with a stranded motorist. The officer arrived on scene to find that the driver was a missing person, Gary Eicher, 74, from Green Bay, Wisconsin. The officer contacted authorities from Wisconsin and made them aware, and Eicher was transported…
Iron Mountain man extradited from Alaska to face charges
State issues Line 5 permits despite conceding its ‘significant impacts’
IRS announces tax relief for taxpayers impacted by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding in the State of Michigan, various deadlines postponed to Nov. 2, 2026
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