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Monarchs gather in Stonington before journey south

STONINGTON — It’s that time of year again. Hundreds to thousands of monarch butterflies from the Upper Peninsula and Canada annually migrate to roost in the cedars on the Stonington Peninsula, which serves as a gathering place before they continue their journey south. From mid-August ...

Local shipyard receives grant

ESCANABA — North Shore Marine Terminal & Logistics, Inc. is one of 45 shipyards nationwide to receive grant funds as part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) 2026 Small Shipyard Grant Program. This round of grants, announced Aug. 13, included ...

Asphalt ho!

ESCANABA -- Steamrollers and assorted trucks made their way through Escanaba's downtown on Wednesday to begin the much-awaited paving of Ludington Street. By mid-autumn, the main street should be open to traffic for the first time since spring. The reason for such major construction was ...

Senior expo tickets available now

ESCANABA -- The community is again preparing for the annual Senior Expo, an event organized by the Daily Press as a means to provide information and a meal to senior citizens for only the cost of one canned food item each. The event is scheduled to occur on Sept. 29, a Tuesday, from 9:30 ...

Escanaba City Council hears construction updates

ESCANABA -- The Escanaba City Council heard an update on infrastructure improvements and the subsequent construction from City of Escanaba Water and Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Lampi during its regular meeting last week. Several contractors — including Barley Trucking and Excavating, ...