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Gladstone man sentenced in kidnapping and assault case

ESCANABA - A Gladstone man was sentenced to decades in prison after pleading guilty to kidnapping and assault charges stemming from an April 2025 incident in Delta County. Hunter Grizz Gallagher, 24, appeared Monday in the Delta County 47th Circuit Court before Judge John Economopoulos. ...

High wind cancels ski jumping

IRON MOUNTAIN — For the first time in 23 years, the Kiwanis Ski Club in Iron Mountain lost its entire weekend of ski jumping at Giant Pine Mountain due to the weather — and the sport’s governing body lost one of its favorite events on the International Continental Cup circuit. “It’s ...

Stove fire damages Escanaba duplex

ESCANABA - Firefighters responded early Sunday morning to a stove fire that caused significant damage to a two-unit residence at 710 Fourth Ave. S in Escanaba. The Escanaba Public Safety Department was dispatched at approximately 4:16 a.m. after receiving reports of a stove fire. Upon ...

Michigan State Police appoints new post commander to Gladstone Post

GLADSTONE - The Michigan State Police (MSP) has appointed F/Lt. Patrick Janisse as the new post commander of the Gladstone Post, serving Delta and Schoolcraft Counties. Janisse, who brings over a decade of service experience, will oversee operations for both the Gladstone Post and the ...

Esky native runs hometown chiropractic after training at top school

ESCANABA — A local chiropractor known for having a family focus and experience in treating children and pregnant women is in the process of transitioning to a payment system based out-of-pocket as opposed to insurance, which the business owner believes will allow her to better treat her ...

Restaurant Week encourages patronage of Esky downtown

ESCANABA — The focus of Restaurant Week in Escanaba this year is on supporting the remaining food businesses in the downtown following fires and closures in the past two years that have taken their toll on the community. The promotion began Sunday and continues through Saturday the ...