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Murder mystery opens tonight

ESCANABA — The Delft is once again a theater. This weekend, up to 100 audience members will attend an interactive murder mystery play accompanied by a four-course dinner. For the last several weeks, cast and crew have been preparing for “Slain at the Speakeasy,” a performance set in ...

Golf at Island expands with Golden Age-inspired design

HARRIS — Island Resort & Casino, one of the Midwest’s premier golf destinations, announces that the new Cedar Course (Kishki), a nine-hole layout, is set to open for preview play in July 2026, with a full opening slated for 2027. The Cedar Course becomes the third course at the ...

Upcoming job fair for all, not just students

MENOMINEE -- People looking for work can meet with dozens of potential employers all in one place on Wednesday. The West Bagley Homemakers have been doing good deeds for their community for 70 years. In the past handful, they have organized career fairs to help connect high school students ...

High-flying ORVs will feature at fair

ESCANABA — A nationally-touring, high-energy motorsports spectacular will roar into the 2026 U.P. State Fair Grandstand with two shows on Tuesday, Aug. 18. This ATV and motorcycle show delivers gravity-defying stunts, massive jumps, and is geared for fans of all ages. Created by ATV legend ...

Electric bicycle explosion causes fatal fire in Kingsford

KINGSFORD — A Kingsford woman and several pets died in a house fire late Tuesday that authorities said was sparked by an electric bicycle explosion. Kingsford Public Safety (KPS) responded at 11:21 p.m. to a fire in a two-story house, with one person believed trapped inside, at 109 Balsam ...

BraveBots head to Worlds

Local robotics teams from Delta County made a strong showing at the FIRST State Championship in Saginaw, highlighting both their hard work and the region’s growing presence in competitive robotics. Team 4391, the Gladstone BraveBots, traveled to Saginaw to compete along with Team 3602, ...