ESCANABA — Despite some messy conditions on the bay that forced some last-minute changes, the second women’s ice fishing clinic held in Delta County was a resounding success. After the first event in January 2025, which had roughly half the number of attendees, the women who came to the ...

“There’s a pale moon waning as the blackbirds dot the sky, but the crows are my friends and I wave to them a-passing by,” – Otis Gibbs A crow floats down into the wintry scene. His presence cracks the moment like a light bulb dropped on the kitchen floor. He looks lost or out of place ...

MICHIGAN -- Present winter conditions vary throughout the state and will continue to fluctuate based on weather forecasts. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources reminds everyone to put safety first when enjoying favorite outdoor winter activities. “People often get caught up in the ...

HERMANSVILLE - The U.P. Trappers Association - District 3 is once again hosting the U.P. Trappers Kids Workshop at the Hermansville Community Center on Saturday, Feb. 7. The event will run from 8 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m. central time. All are welcome. 2026 marks the 21st year this event ...

ESCANABA — Bear hunters recorded another robust season in Michigan in 2025, harvesting nearly 2,000 animals and bringing home a remarkable number of large bears in the Upper Peninsula. At the Escanaba-area check stations alone, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources registered an ...

“As I walk on through troubled times, my spirit gets so downhearted sometimes, so where are the strong and who are the trusted where is the harmony, sweet harmony.” – Nick Lowe Is there an escape, a place to go on this side of death where the real peace of life cannot only be felt, but ...