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Sixth Circuit dismisses challenge to Michigan abortion protections

LANSING — A federal appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging Michigan’s constitutional protections for reproductive freedom. On Tuesday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit affirmed a ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of ...

Seats available in sewing classes at Antique Village

ESCANABA — Once again, the U.P. Steam & Gas Engine Association's Antique Village will be offering sewing classes this June, beginning next Thursday — a week from today. The classes are conducted by Larry Klope, a local man with a hobby of repairing and working with vintage sewing ...

Pet Idol entries open now

ESCANABA — It’s time again for the annual Pet Idol contest conducted by the Daily Press. Community members may send in animal pictures from now until June 31, and people will vote through July for their favorite. The annual competition has supported Newspapers in Education (NIE), a ...

Ludington Street Cruise parade route

In Wednesday's edition of the Daily Press, the article "Ludington Street Cruise to debut with adjusted parade route" included an incorrect description of the event's parade route. The map provided here details the correct route for participants in the parade on Friday.

Ludington Street Cruise to debut with adjusted parade route

ESCANABA — The first Ludington Street Cruise will debut this weekend with a modified route due to construction on Ludington Street. The event, which is free for spectators, was previously known as the Krusin' Klassics Fun Run and is now beginning a new chapter under the direction of the ...

Lemmer field trip blends art, history and exploration at Lakeview Cemetery

ESCANABA — Second graders from Lemmer Elementary recently visited Lakeview Cemetery in Escanaba, where they practiced map-reading skills, learned about notable historical figures in the area and created gravestone rubbings as part of a hands-on history and art lesson. On Friday, 150 ...