North Central’s historic night leads to district title
It was a special night for senior Madalynn Corrigan and the Powers North Central Jets as they achieved major milestones in ...
Mid Peninsula hoops swept by Engadine
Turnovers and missed free throws were too much for Mid Peninsula boys basketball to overcome as they fell 44-43 to Engadine ...
Escanaba Department of Public Safety marks 50 years since police and firefighters united
In April, the Escanaba Department of Public Safety will officially be 50 years old. In the spring of 1975, the Escanaba Fire ...
Evening grosbeaks — an old friend
It’s a sunny February afternoon in 1982 at camp. The hot water hisses in the tea kettle on the woodstove. Outside it is 15 ...
Opinion
Black history and the Jewish Holocaust
Can we learn from the past? We must. Immediately after the Civil War, radical Republicans collaborated with President Abraham Lincoln to assist the newly freed slaves with a program called ...
Sister’s wedding is stealing our bonding time
My sister, “Laura,” and I have always been close, but ever since she got engaged, there’s been a bit of a distance. She’s constantly busy with wedding planning, and when we do talk, all she wants to ...
Esky OKs social district allowing outside drinking downtown
The Escanaba City Council unanimously approved the creation of a social district in downtown Escanaba during its regular meeting Thursday night, opening the doors to legalized drinking on Ludington ...
Hot new snack options rush the home field on game day
According to SNAC International, Americans purchased 107 million pounds of savory snacks for last year’s big game – that’s the equivalent of 15 million Vince Lombardi trophies. Wings and chips are ...
Delta County restructures its veterans services
The Delta County Board of Commissioners this week took action to restructure veterans services in the county, but the process was quickly challenged by veterans who questioned why Veterans Service ...
Opinion
Democrats do have a message
It’s not true as has been reported that Democrats don’t have a “coherent message” and are wallowing in confusion. They DO have a message. Unfortunately for them, it’s the same one that caused the ...
Bay College hosts SkillsUSA competition today
ESCANABA — Bay College is the host site of the 2025 SkillsUSA Regional Competition today. The best career and technical students from across the Upper Peninsula will compete in various skills ...
Opinion
Deer habitat grants available
The application period for the Upper Peninsula’s Deer Habitat Improvement Partnership Initiative competitive grant program is now open. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources initiative is a ...