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Debris cleared from Stonehouse fire site

R. R. Branstrom | Daily Press Brunette & Son, Inc. is working on a complete cleanup of the site of the Stonehouse on North Lincoln Road, which burned down on December 21. The popular restaurant was destroyed in the early morning blaze. Area firefighters fought the blaze in frigid ...

Tubing hill to open Friday at Sports Park

GLADSTONE — A winter staple, the tubing hill in Gladstone at the Besse Sports Park is ready to welcome families and individuals. The tubing hill in Gladstone will open for the season this Friday, Jan. 31. Opening night is Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. It will also be open on Saturday and Sunday ...

Esky DDA asks for downtown social district

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Downtown Development Authority is recommending that the Escanaba City Council approve a Social District for a portion of the downtown. DDA Chair Sue Parker said the social district would help with outside dining, events and the walkability of the downtown. “That ...

Wetmore couple killed in fatal crash identified

ESCANABA — Two people who were killed in an two-vehicle crash Thursday at the intersection of North Lincoln Road and Danforth Road have been identified. Obituaries for John W. “Jack” and Corrine G. Wigand, both 91, of Wetmore state they passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 as a ...

Winter weather to continue today in area

ESCANABA — A winter weather system that hit the area Monday evening will continue today, potentially bringing heavy snow and hazardous driving conditions. According to a winter weather advisory published by the National Weather Service, snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches are expected ...

Escanaba Area Public Schools Board of Education elects officers

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Area Public Schools Board of Education elected officers at the January 13 Committee of the Whole Meeting. After discussion, Jim Beauchamp was re-elected as board president. Steve Howes will continue to serve as vice president, and J.J. Johnson-Reeves will return as ...