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Suspect arrested after high-speed chase in Gladstone

GLADSTONE — A high-speed chase near the Gladstone High School in the early morning hours of Saturday resulted in an arrest. According to the Gladstone Public Safety Department, at approximately 4:49 a.m. Saturday, a Gladstone Public Safety Officer observed a vehicle traveling north on M35 ...

Former teacher’s aide considers plea in child abuse case

ESCANABA – A former teacher’s aide at the Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District (DSISD) Learning Center is considering a plea deal offered by the Delta County Prosecutor’s Office. Robin Merle Popour, 54, of Gladstone, faces one count of third-degree child abuse, a felony ...

The story behind Upper Peninsula residents’ iconic nickname

ESCANABA — On this day in 1979, Upper Peninsula residents took part in a contest that helped give the region one of its most recognizable nicknames: “Yooper.” The contest, held by The Upper Peninsula Sunday Times — the Sunday edition counterpart to the Daily Press — asked readers ...

Appeals court allows Iron County sex abuse case to go forward

CRYSTAL FALLS -- The Michigan Court of Appeals has turned away a man's challenge to Iron County charges that in March 2025 accused him of sexually abusing twin infants. Tyler Cotton, 33, then of Gaastra, had argued he should not have been bound over for trial on two counts of criminal sexual conduct-first degree because no evidence was presented his acts "had a sexual purpose." He further contended he had been medically treating the infants. CSC-1 is a felony that carries a maximum penalty of life in prison and a minimum penalty of 25 years if convicted. According to the appeals court ...

Delta County Board to discuss RFPs, contract

Editor's note: Meeting agendas are subject to change. The following items were listed on the agenda at the time of publication. The full agenda for today's meeting can be found on the Delta County website. ESCANABA — Potential requests for proposals (RFPs) and a contract for a new special assistant prosecuting attorney are among the items on the Delta County Board of Commissioners’ agenda for this evening. The board’s regular meeting will be held at 5:15 p.m. in the boardroom at the Delta County Service Center, 2920 College Ave. One discussion item involves a potential RFP ...