ESCANABA — Veterans from throughout the Upper Peninsula are preparing to depart from Escanaba for Washington, D.C., Wednesday on the 29th Upper Peninsula Honor Flight mission. 73 veterans — including one woman — who served…
Celebrating the workforce
ESCANABA — Yesterday, as Americans enjoyed a holiday, the sun shone in Escanaba while large groups representing the area's labor…
Raising the roof
ESCANABA -- Friday's rain may have kept some people indoors, but the musical performances of "Raise the Roof," a fundraiser…
Cruising through the village
Judge upholds property sale to developers
ESCANABA — The future of a parcel in Escanaba recently came before the Delta County 47th Circuit Court, where the…
Labor Day roundup
ESCANABA — This Labor Day weekend, communities come together in various ways to commemorate the holiday that honors the workforce…
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Local Sports
Eagles survive thriller against Niagara
STEPHENSON — The Stephenson Eagles got the break they needed on the final play of the game here Thursday night as they hung on for a 40-38 eight-player football triumph over Niagara, Wis. Niagara had the ball on the Eagles’ four-yard line as the final seconds ticked away in this non-conference contest. The Badgers,…
ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Hematites unleashed a potent ground attack while handing Powers North Central a…
Jets grounded by Hematites
Aug. 31, 1966 — Dave Andrews fired a one-under-par 35 and Harry Hogan hit 36 to…
Sports Flashback Aug. 30-Sept. 5
U.P. scores Thursday’s games Football 11-player Gaylord 35, Escanaba 25 Bark River-Harris 54, Gwinn 6 Kingsford…
U.P. Scores
Obituaries
Joanne A. Tardiff
GLADSTONE — Joanne A. Tardiff, age 90, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Aurora Medical Center in Marinette, Wisconsin, on Friday, September 4, 2026. The Skradski Funeral Home of Gladstone is assisting the Tardiff family.
WILSON — Henry A. “Chun” Philemon, Jr., 79, of Wilson, passed away on Friday, September 4,…
Henry A. Philemon
GLADSTONE — Martin A. Keskimaki, age 59, of Gladstone passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026 at…
Martin A. Keskimaki
FORD RIVER — Melissa Hemes, age 55, of Ford River, MI passed away Monday, September 7,…
Melissa Hemes
Community
Celebrating the workforce
ESCANABA — Yesterday, as Americans enjoyed a holiday, the sun shone in Escanaba while…
Raising the roof
Cruising through the village
America’s 250th anniversary has given us plenty of opportunities this year to celebrate our nation’s history,…
United We Thrive!
Regional News
34,000 visit the Mighty Mac for the 2026 Annual Bridge Walk
ST. IGNACE - Clear skies made for a beautiful sunrise start of the 2026 Mackinac Bridge Walk today, providing exceptional conditions for the roughly 34,000 people who made plans to participate. That turnout was on the upper end for turnout in recent years, which has ranged from 21,000 to 35,000 since 2018. About 33,000…
NYC, the nation's largest school system, bans AI for students through 8th grade
MiLEAP’s Office of Higher Education releases statewide transfer analysis
Michigan releases 2026 Hot 50 and Career Outlook reports
Editorial
Editorial cartoon for Sept. 8, 2026
Editorial cartoon for Sept. 5, 2026
Time to honor the American worker
Editorial cartoon for Sept. 4, 2026
Local columns
Almanac for Sept. 8, 2026
Today is Tuesday, Sept. 8, the 251st day of 2026. There are 114 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 8, 1974, one month after taking office, President Gerald R. Ford granted a "full, free, and absolute pardon" to former President Richard Nixon for any crimes committed during Nixon's presidency. Also…
Vance Called El-Sayed Evil -- He's One to Talk
A Small but Welcome Justice at Gitmo
Almanac for Sept. 5, 2026
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