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Flag Day to be observed locally in new spot
The Escanaba Elks #354 will hold a Flag Day ceremony at the Marketplace — on the corner of Ludington Street and 15th Street — this year. The ceremony at the Escanaba Marketplac​e begins at 11 a.m. on ...
Trailer destroyed by fire in Gladstone
Firefighters responded to a report of a trailer on fire in Gladstone. Shortly before 4:45 p.m., Delta County Central Dispatch ...
He loved ribs more than anyone. This recipe is for him on Father’s Day
When it’s time to think about a special Father’s Day meal, my mind immediately goes to ribs. My late father, Peter Workman, ...
Dad’s tools and his children
Most of Dad’s tools are still in their designated spot in his basement workshop. My dad passed away in 2020. I still can go ...
Couple creates Little Free Theater Library
A local couple is bringing a free-to-use entertainment activity to the area. Cris and Ty Lucier-Moore, creators of the Little ...
Keep pets happy and healthy this summer
As Michiganders begin to enjoy the warmth of the summer season, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is sharing some of the best ways to keep animals healthy and safe.
Delta Republicans set Membership Drive
The public is invited to the Mid-Year Membership Drive for the Delta County Republicans on Thursday, June 26 at 5 p.m. at Hereford and Hops Steakhouse and Brewpub on Ludington Street in Escanaba.
Eskymos fall in state semifinals
The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg/Daily Press Escanaba senior Carly Bowden frames a pitch during a MHSAA Division 2 state semifinal game on June 12, 2025 at Secchia Stadium on the campus of Michigan State ...
Circuit court
The following individuals were recently sentenced in Delta County Circuit Court on unrelated charges. Jefferey Doyle Schultz, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of methamphetamine, one county ...
Forecast slightly favors warmer summer
A National Weather Service outlook slightly favors a warm summer for the Upper Peninsula with a neutral view on rainfall. The Climate Prediction Center sees a 37% chance of above-average temperatures ...
World’s oldest restaurant faces challenge from tavern that says its even older
In the heart of Spain’s capital, Sobrino de Botín holds a coveted Guinness World Record as the world’s oldest restaurant. Exactly three hundred years after it opened its doors, Botín welcomes droves ...
No. 1 Eskymos fall to No. 7 Blue Devils in state semifinals
The clock struck midnight on No. 1 Escanaba softball’s 2025 campaign. Esky fell 2-0 to No. 7 Richmond in the state semifinal ...