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One case of cyclosporiasis confirmed in Delta County

DELTA COUNTY — As Michigan continues to grapple with a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak, health officials have confirmed the first outbreak-related case in Delta County. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural ...

Parrett family shares new details in search for missing Stephenson man

STEPHENSON — The family of Brett Parrett, a 34-year-old Stephenson resident who has been missing since April, continues to seek answers while updating the community on the ongoing investigation and search efforts. Jaimie Parrett, who is married to Brett’s brother, Brent, said there has ...

Owner of loose horses to be arraigned today

ESCANABA — A man who identified himself to the Daily Press as the owner of the loose horses that prompted multiple public safety concerns across Delta County is scheduled to be arraigned this morning in Delta County's 94th District Court. Arnold Proehl is expected to be arraigned on a charge of animal at large, according to court records. The arraignment follows the recovery and return of several loose horses that authorities said had repeatedly escaped in recent weeks. The horses were the subject of multiple calls to law enforcement after they were seen roaming roadways and property ...

EGLE issues statewide air quality alert

ESCANABA — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has issued a statewide Air Quality Alert for elevated levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) for Wednesday as thick smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires is expected to cause air quality conditions to reach ...

2026 City of Escanaba Master Plan up for adoption Thursday

Editor’s note: Meeting agendas and their contents 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 City of Escanaba website. ESCANABA — The Escanaba City Council will convene ...

Escanaba Pop-UP Market every Thursday

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Downtown Development Authority (DDA) has organized a local Pop-UP Market to turn weekday shopping into a lively social event. The Pop-UP Market takes place every Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Escanaba Marketplace, located at 1501 Ludington Street. The weekly events will run through the end of August. The Pop-UP Market has been set up to assist businesses downtown with difficulties resulting from the Ludington Street construction project. The market provides an opportunity for these businesses to sell their products in a location that is easier for ...