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Final push on to fill gift tree tags in community

ESCANABA – Throughout the community, gift trees are transforming lobbies, malls and storefronts into hubs of generosity. What many see as a tag on a branch is really a holiday lifeline, connecting families in need with neighbors eager to give. One tree sponsored by the Salvation Army of ...

Two Michigan senators push for legislative oversight committee

Legislation recently introduced by a bipartisan duo in the Michigan Senate would create a new oversight committee covering both chambers of the Legislature, and would include an equal number of representatives and senators from both sides of the political aisle. Adding to the intrigue is the ...

Au Train artist wins award in Northern Exposure exhibition

ESCANABA — The Daily Press of Escanaba chose two artworks at this year's Northern Exposure exhibition at the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center to win Media Awards and be featured in the newspaper. "Fall Riot" by Debra Laurie of Au Train was one of the pieces selected. She recently answered ...

PFAS Action group offers ‘Eat Safe Fish’ map for Michigan

Earlier this week, the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network announced an interactive mapping tool to help protect Michigan anglers looking to reel in a meal. On Tuesday, the group launched its “Eat Safe Fish” mapping tool, which it developed in collaboration with the Ecology Center. The tool ...

District Court

ESCANABA – This individual was recently sentenced in Delta County District Court: — Evan Edward Tryan, Escanaba, pleaded guilty to one count of operating – impaired; fines, fees and costs of $1,750; nine months probation.

Circuit Court

ESCANABA – These individuals were sentenced in Delta County Circuit Court on unrelated charges: — Ryan Frederick Hess, Escanaba, pleaded guilty to one count of sex offender – failure to comply with; fines, fees and costs of $758. — Richard Simon King, Escanaba, pleaded guilty to ...