Daily Press (Escanaba, MI)

The Daily Press is a newspaper based in Escanaba, Michigan, USA. It caters to Delta, Schoolcraft, and the northern part of Menominee counties. The Daily Press is published six days a week, from Monday to Saturday, and its offices can be found at 600 Ludington St. in the heart of Escanaba.

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UPSHF inducts its Class of 2025

4 days ago | dailypress.net | Adam Hinch

HARRIS — For the 10 Upper Peninsula sports hall of fame inductees, Saturday night was filled with emotion and look back in the past as they received their induction at the Island Resort and Casino. Over 300 people came out to honor the inductees of the class of 2025. Here is a look at the 2025 Upper Peninsula Hall of Fame class. James “Jamie” Angeli, Iron RiverJames graduated from West Iron County High School in 1980. He led the conference in scoring twice in his high school career.
Manistique softball earns sweep over St. Ignace

4 days ago | dailypress.net | Adam Hinch

May 12, 2025 Sports Reporter [email protected] MANISTIQUE — A pair of bases loaded triples propelled Manistique softball to a doubleheader sweep as it defeated St. Ignace 15-1 in game one and 15-7 in game two. Aleah Larsen collected three hits including an RBI-triple in the third inning to put the Emeralds up 10-0. Larsen also had singles in the first and second innings of the game. The other triple came in the fourth inning as Kamry Flodin drove in a run to put the Emeralds up 12-7. The...
Veterans hunt turkeys with Heroes’ Harvest

6 days ago | dailypress.net | R. R. Branstrom

May 10, 2025 Staff Writer [email protected] ESCANABA — Heroes’ Harvests, a nonprofit that organizes group hunting events for veterans to bolster camaraderie and get vets into the therapeutic natural environment, was in Delta County recently for the SGM (R) Shawn Runkle Great Lakes Turkey Hunt. Six veterans from Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois began arriving in the area on Thursday, May 1. Along with mentors an\d volunteers, they met at the Timberdoodle Lodge in the heart of the Upper...
Forum set to discuss Ogden Triangle historic district plan

6 days ago | dailypress.net | R. R. Branstrom

May 10, 2025 Staff Writer [email protected] ESCANABA — A forum has been arranged for citizens to learn about what a new historic district — the Ogden Triangle, not yet designated — could potentially mean for Escanaba. It is scheduled for Monday, May 12 at 5 p.m. at City Hall (410 Ludington St). Though it’s been a few months since the matter was discussed, the possibility of creating a district in the Ogden Triangle began a handful of years ago, after the Central Upper Peninsula...
National Hummus Day highlights new ways to enjoy an old favorite

6 days ago | dailypress.net | Kristen Wood

Once a regional dish and now a beloved party dip, hummus has a lot to celebrate on National Hummus Day on May 13. Nationally, sales of this creamy chickpea dip are expected to break $1 billion annually by 2031. Bold new flavors, exciting pairings and recipe hacks reignite cravings for hummus. With roots in the Middle East and Mediterranean, hummus – made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil – is a refrigerator staple in many homes around the country.
Jets drop two to No. 12 Norway

1 week ago | dailypress.net | Adam Hinch

HERMANSVILLE — Fast starts propelled Norway baseball to a pair of wins over North Central taking game one 13-1 and game two 22-3. In game one, the Knights put up seven runs in the first inning. Cameron Varda drew a lead-off walk and advanced to second on a steal. Landon Amundson had an RBI double to put the Knights on the board. “We did a lot of great things today,” Knights coach Tony Adams said. “We have to keep working hard and improving towards tournament time.”Bryce Adams and A. J.
Esky, Gladstone golf battles at GNC 9-hole event

1 week ago | dailypress.net | Adam Hinch

ESCANABA — Junior Kamrie Scott and senior Danni Hughes led the way for Escanaba girls golf as it came away with a first place finish at the GNC 9-hole on Thursday at the Escanaba Country Club. Escanaba girls finished with 195 points with Scott finishing with a 44 and a 47 from Hughes. Menominee came in second with 221 points, Marquette was third with 223, Gladstone was fourth with 252 and Kingsford rounded out the girls field with 253.
Harvard must wage the good fight

1 week ago | dailypress.net | Gary Franks

WASHINGTON — We all make mistakes, and when we do we would like a mulligan from time to time. But should any actions warrant a ransom of $8 billion in return for your freedom, your freedom of speech, and educational freedom? Should Big Government be allowed to micro-manage your institution? Harvard must win its case against President Donald Trump for the sake of America’s freedoms.
County board appoints new Veterans Affairs Committee

1 week ago | dailypress.net | Ilsa Minor

ESCANABA — A new Veterans Affairs Committee was appointed by the Delta County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, closing the chapter on a process that nearly left the county’s veterans without emergency assistance. Last fall, a countywide millage was approved to create and fund the Delta County Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Affairs Committee.
Kulbertis blames economy for failure of school bonds

1 week ago | dailypress.net | R. R. Branstrom

May 8, 2025 [email protected] GLADSTONE –Following the dismissal of the two school bond proposals by voters on Tuesday, the Gladstone Area Schools superintendent issued a statement to staff and parents. In the letter, Superintendent Jay Kulbertis suggested that the economic climate was largely to blame for the ballot failing at the polls but assured people that the failure to secure the requested $21.7 million would “not be used as an excuse” and that the district would continue to do...