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Alleged Rapid River Pub arsonist’s case bound over

ESCANABA – The case of a man who allegedly set fire to the Rapid River Pub almost one year ago has been bound over to the Delta County 47th Circuit Court after several witnesses testified Thursday. Steven Truman Prestridge, 34, went before Delta County 94th District Court Judge Steven ...

Large search conducted for Starla Goings

ALGER COUNTY — The Alger County Sheriff’s Office announced an update in the search for Starla Goings, a woman who has been missing for just over one year. According to the agency, a large-scale search effort began Thursday, Aug. 20 and concluded this Thursday in the 16 Mile Lake area, as ...

Drugs at play in Rapid crash

RAPID RIVER -- A two-vehicle collision in Rapid River on Thursday morning resulted in minor injuries and the arrest of the at-fault driver, who appeared to be under the influence. At approximately 7:50 a.m., troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) Gladstone Post were dispatched to a ...

Fair Authority reports record attendance

ESCANABA — The 2026 U.P. State Fair wrapped up on Sunday following a record-setting week celebrating agriculture, entertainment, community and America’s 250th anniversary under the theme “United in Fun.” An estimated 108,500 entries passed through the gates at Michigan’s only state ...

Unofficial results announced for Delta Conservation District election

Editor’s note: Unofficial results are in for the Delta Conservation District Board of Director’s election. The results have yet to be certified. Board members who were voted out are still active board members until results are certified. GLADSTONE — Two members will join the Delta Conservation District (DCD) Board of Directors after being elected Wednesday during the district's 75th annual meeting. According to the DCD, Nate Brockman and Parker Grzybowski were unofficially elected to the board for four-year terms. Incumbents Joe Kaplan, director, and Kathy Mason, treasurer, were ...

Menominee men face aggravated CSAM, computer charges

MENOMINEE — Two Menominee men have been arrested for aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material charges and using a computer to commit a crime. On Wednesday, the Menominee Police Department (MPD) announced the arrests of Allen Jason Kerby II, 45, and Alexander Anthony ...