×

Local News

Gladstone Farmers Market to host free helmet giveaway in boy’s memory

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Farmers Market will distribute 100 free bicycle helmets to the community on Monday in memory of Colton Remsburg, a 13-year-old who died following an e-scooter crash while not wearing a helmet. The helmet giveaway will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday during the ...

Delta County discusses budget as Headlee Override decision nears

ESCANABA — As Delta County commissioners weigh whether to seek voter approval for a Headlee Override this fall, commissioners on Tuesday reviewed potential budget measures that could be implemented if the proposal is not placed on the November ballot or fails at the polls. Delta County ...

Wide community mourns Kevin Chown

ESCANABA — People of Escanaba, area musicians and international friends were shaken this week by the news that Kevin Chown had died. Chown, aged 56, had been fighting cancer for about the last two years, unbeknownst to many. But even the people closest to the popular musician were caught ...

Gladstone City-wide Rummage Sale this weekend

GLADSTONE — Local rummage sales continue as the Gladstone city-wide rummage sale returns this weekend. The annual Gladstone City-Wide Rummage Sale, hosted by the Daily Press and U.P. Action, is scheduled for this Friday, July 10, through Sunday, July 12. Individual sale hours will vary and ...

Second MDOT Adopt-A-Highway cleanup set

ESCANABA — Drivers should be on the lookout beginning Saturday as Adopt-A-Highway volunteers fan out across the state picking up litter. Participants in the Michigan Department of Transportation program will clean highway roadsides from July 11-19 during the second of three scheduled pickups ...

Residents urged to take statewide housing survey

ESCANABA — The Central U.P. Regional Housing Partnership invites residents, business owners, leaders and others from across the region to take part in a statewide survey that will help shape Michigan’s next housing plan. The survey, launched by the Michigan State Housing Development ...