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LSAA kicks off children's art series at Peter White Public Library

No Kings rallies across US urge voters to cast ballots early ahead of midterms

Rallies organized by the No Kings network opposed to President Donald Trump were held Saturday in cities and communities across the U.S., with an aim of getting people out to vote early in the midterm elections. The hundreds of planned events were billed as nonpartisan, though they sought to ...

U.P. Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo, Craft it U.P. 906 returns Nov. 6-7

ESCANABA — Anglers, hunters and outdoor enthusiasts will once again have a chance to connect with vendors, discover new products and prepare for the season at the Daily Press' fifth annual U.P. Ice Fishing and Hunting Expo. Limited booth space remains available for vendors interested in ...

As Michigan flu vaccinations drop, health risks increase

LANSING – Flu season is returning to Michigan as declining vaccination rates have become an important public health concern. Annual vaccinations help protect individuals from serious illness and reduce the risk of complications that can lead to hospitalization and death, medical experts ...

Today in History: 1987, 'Black Monday' on Wall Street

Today is Sunday, Oct. 19, the 292nd day of 2025. There are 73 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 19, 1987, the stock market crashed as the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 508 points, or 22.6% in value (its largest daily percentage loss ever), to close at 1,738.74 on what ...

Local author has new book out

MARQUETTE — Local author B. G. Bradley’s new novel, "Shadows of the North Book One: In the Shadow of the Mountain" is now available in local book stores and direct from the publisher. Look for it at Snowbound Books and Bromley’s Books in Marquette, at Snyder’s outlets across the Upper Peninsula and direct from the publisher, Benegamah Press at bgbooksup.com. Told through many voices reaching across different generations "Shadows of the North" tells the stories of a rural town nestled in the north woods, on the edge of Lake Superior, in the shadow of a mountain which holds ages ...