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Editorial

Going above and beyond at Esky athletic field

This week’s bouquets go to: From Rusty Bluse of Escanaba: A special thank you to Gay and Dan Kleikamp. Taking pride in our Escanaba Eskymos football facilities, can no better be exemplified by these two special people. As is normal with anyone’s outdoor lawns and gardens, every year we ...

National Tree Stand Safety Month

Hunting from an elevated tree stand is a common way to hunt, but there are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to staying safe. With many hunting seasons in Michigan opening in September – National Tree Stand Safety Awareness Month – it’s the perfect time to brush up on what you ...

Child Passenger Safety Week

Keeping children safe while traveling is a top priority for parents and caregivers, and often parents seek out information regarding car seat safety. Material created for this campaign covers topics every step of the way — from purchasing the correct car seat according to a child’s weight ...

Sextortion scam sentencing could help in healing

Thursday saw two Nigerian brothers sentenced to 17.5 years in U.S. federal prison for their roles in the sexual exploitation and death of 17-year-old Jordan DeMay of Marquette in 2022. “Though I would have preferred the maximum sentence, I’m really proud of the fact that we’re even here ...

Voter Preregistration Week

Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist proclaimed the week of September 8th, 2024, as Voter Preregistration Week, encouraging eligible Michiganders to preregister to vote. Preregistration allows teenage Michiganders 16 years and older to take proactive action and ...

U.P. the place to be for fall color

The prospect of winter is a time for sadness for many Yoopers. Summer months seem to fly in the blink of an eye, while icy roads and bitter temps seem to last forever. While we have to deal with longer and more difficult winters than much of the country, the changing of the seasons gives us a ...