ESCANABA — Robert Ranstadler, who stepped into the position of Delta County Airport manager in October, spoke at length at the regular meeting of the Delta County Board of Commissioners Tuesday to reveal news he described as “negative and shocking” regarding the current status of ...

By Escanaba Daily Press staff ESCANABA — Naturally, December is one of the busiest times of year for Christmas tree growers, but work on the grounds occur year-round for two local farms that offer both pre-cut and cut-your-own options to customers. While selling trees to families who ...

IRON MOUNTAIN — Changes in water service shutoffs for customers behind on bill payments will take effect Jan. 1 in Iron Mountain. The city council Monday approved the amended policy, which City Manager Jordan Stanchina says should eliminate most shutoffs while also giving customers facing ...

HOUGHTON — Between 2019 and 2021,Michigan ranked second in the nation in numeric decline in the labor force, including those among 16 to 24 year-olds, according to Michigan’s Labor Market News, for December, 2022. It was a decline of 5%. The September 2023 issue of Michigan’s Labor ...

HOUGHTON — The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is looking for community input on conceptual designs for the Douglass Houghton Falls scenic site. An open house will be held tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lake Linden-Hubbell High School auditorium, 601 Calumet St., Lake ...

ESCANABA — Parade organizers said they ended up more than 80 entries in this year’s Escanaba Christmas Parade Friday. Holy Name Catholic School took first place and the $200 prize for the float with the theme “The World Needs a STABLE Influence.” Students from the school participated ...