ESCANABA — The U.P. State Fair is excited to announce that this year, the Wellness Fair will return to the U.P. State Fairgrounds. This year’s Wellness Fair will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 14 — Senior Citizens Day — from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Activities Tent. The theme for this ...

The survey estimates 762 wolves in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, showing a consistent population for the past 14 years The 2024 winter wolf population survey estimate from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources found a minimum of 762 wolves in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. This year’s ...

ESCANABA — The Daily Press is now delivered by mail. Since Wednesday, June 19 — Juneteenth — is a federal holiday when mail is not delivered, The Daily Press will not publish a paper Wednesday, June 19. The Daily Press office will be open Wednesday, June 19 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular ...

Ilsa Minor | Daily Press A snapping turtle found the perfect place to lay her eggs near the Escanaba River. Snapping turtles lay clutches containing dozens of leathery eggs that resemble ping pong balls in sunny areas near bodies of water. If you stumble upon a nest, it is best not to disturb ...

ESCANABA — A trio of businesses that have been staples of downtown Escanaba for decades, including the Upper Peninsula’s first brewpub, are now under new ownership. On June 1, the three operations at the northeast corner of Ludington and 7th Street North — Hereford and Hops Steakhouse ...

Get ready for sunscreen, sand and swimwear season because local beaches are getting ready to open to the public. The Escananba Municipal Beach will officially open within the next couple of weeks according to Parks and Recreation Director Kim Peterson. The beach will be open seven days a week ...