ESCANABA — As the summer winds down, the virus responsible for COVID-19 is still hanging on in Escanaba. According to the Sentinel Wastewater Epidemiology Evaluation Project (SWEEP), the most recent sample from the Escanaba Wastewater Treatment Plant, collected Aug. 5, contained more DNA ...

MARQUETTE — If you spent any time on the water last year, you may have seen Michigan Department of Natural Resources fisheries management units at work conducting fisheries surveys. Crews completed 171 surveys of Michigan’s inland lakes and 110 surveys of Michigan’s streams in ...

ESCANABA—The U.P. State Fair concluded Sunday; though not record-breaking, it was another great year of affordable family fun, despite facing some challenging weather conditions and a temporary power outage. The 96th annual fair opened on Monday, Aug. 12 and ran through Sunday, Aug. 18. ...

Ilsa Minor Daily Press Fairgoers move through the midway at the U.P. State Fair. The fair ended on Sunday after drawing large crowds over the weekend.

GLADSTONE — Tuesday, the Gladstone Public Safety Department in conjunction with the Gladstone School District is conducting an active shooter drill. The department said residents should not be alarmed by any heightened police activity as they are there for the exercise. The drill is ...

ESCANABA — This year at the U.P. State Fair, organizers made sure that everyone had a chance to enjoy their fair-going experience. On Tuesday, the fair held sensory day, a period of time from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. — made to be gentler for people with sensory sensitivities; lights and sounds ...