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Last ship comes in; Company to end Great Lakes cruises

By BRIAN ROWELL Daily Press ESCANABA — The last American Queen Voyages cruise ship docked in Escanaba Monday. According to the company’s schedule, the October 2 arrival of the Ocean Voyager was the last scheduled docking in Escanaba for the 2023 season. The cruise ships won’t be ...

Food distribution on Thursday

NORWAY — Free food will be distributed Thursday at the Crossroads Alliance church facility, 130 Odill Drive in Norway, home of Bethany Lutheran Church and Grace United Methodist Church. The Feeding America distribution will start as soon as set-up is completed but no later than 3 p.m. ...

Chasing the dream: CF man to pursue singing career in Paris

CRYSTAL FALLS — At age 62, a local vocalist is proving it’s never too late to chase your dreams. Dean Hendrickson of Crystal Falls plans to leave in coming days for Paris, France, to pursue a career in music. “I am still in shock — it’s very surreal,” said Hendrickson, who will ...

Impact of controversial easement remains unknown

ESCANABA — The impact of changes to a controversial easement across land owned by Delta Conservation District Manager Rory Mattson remains unknown, but concerns over how the changes were made to the agreement continue to mount. At the Aug. 15 Delta County Board of Commissioners meeting, the ...

Report notes Lakeshore Drive deck condition before demolition

HOUGHTON — The thinned-out, pockmarked H-pile beam would look unexceptional in a junkyard. At its spot near the Houghton City Council dais Wednesday night, it looked out of place. In the spot it had been for the previous 45 years, helping keep up the Lakeshore Drive parking deck, it was ...

Houghton OKs settlement with Walmart over suit

HOUGHTON — Houghton’s battle with Walmart over taxes is nearing an end. The Houghton City Council Wednesday approved a settlement agreement with Walmart regarding the city’s civil suit in U.S. District Court. The settlement lays out the terms of a new service agreement with Walmart ...