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U.P. Republicans are at odds

ESCANABA — Drama unfolded between Upper Peninsula Republican legislators this week, largely surrounding Congressman Jack Bergman’s endorsement of a candidate for State Senator of Michigan’s 38th District. The seat in the Michigan Senate now occupied by Ed McBroom represents almost the ...

Winter storm damage

A winter storm that brought snow and freezing rain to the central Upper Peninsula, causing schools to close on Wednesday, also resulted in car crashes and damage to power lines. The weather warning, which had earlier been in effect until 7 p.m. Wednesday, was yesterday evening downgraded to an ...

Delta County residents weigh in on proposed Animal Control Ordinance

ESCANABA – Community members addressed the Delta County Board on Tuesday during a public hearing on the proposed Delta County Animal Control Ordinance. The proposed ordinance features a simplified format with clear, organized descriptions of rules for owning and caring for animals in Delta ...

BAY-CON to mark 5 years with two-day event

ESCANABA — It’s time to make like a tree and order your tickets to BAY-CON, McFly. To mark its fifth year, BAY-CON will be a two-day event with events running May 1-2 at Bay College in Escanaba. “Want to meet a favorite celebrity voice actor or animator, or be escorted by a ...

Escanaba City Council to discuss golf cart usage Thursday

ESCANABA – The Escanaba City Council will hold its second public hearing Thursday on the proposed 2026–27 budget and consider various resolutions, including one that would allow golf carts to operate on designated city streets. The regular meeting will be held at City Hall, 410 Ludington ...

Local songwriter’s concert to benefit Tri-County Safe Harbor

ESCANABA — Singer-songwriter Phil Lynch will debut his fourth album, "Growing, Older: Songs for the Second Act," with a free album launch concert this Friday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church (819 1st Ave S. in Escanaba). While the concert has no admission charge, a free-will ...