Old jail building coming down | News, Sports, Jobs - Daily Press
Nov 20, 2024 · Noah Johnson | Daily Press The demolition of the old Delta County jail building began Tuesday. The jail has been vacant since the new jail attached to the Delta County Service Center was officially opened in June of 2019. After a tumultuous few years — which included a potential developer that stopped returning the city […]
Karen Lee Korpi | News, Sports, Jobs - Daily Press
Oct 5, 2024 · ESCANABA — Karen Lee Korpi, age 72, of Escanaba formerly of Rock passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at her home in Escanaba. She was born July 22, 1952 in Detroit, Mich. and was the daughter of Leo and Irene (Lampinen) Korpi. Karen grew up in Orchard Lake, Mich., graduated from Andover High School in […]
Courts | News, Sports, Jobs - Daily Press
Dec 11, 2024 · ESCANABA – The following individuals were recently sentenced in Delta County Circuit Court on unrelated charges. Sheena Marie King, homeless, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamines. King was sentenced to 34 days in jail with credit for 34 days already served. She was also ordered to pay […]
Local schedule 12/2/24 | News, Sports, Jobs - Daily Press
Dec 2, 2024 · Tonight’s games Boys’ basketball Gladstone at Ishpeming, 7:15 p.m. Stephenson at Powers North Central, 7:45 p.m. Girls’ basketball Superior Central at Engadine, 7:15 p.m. Kingsford at Bark River-Harris, 7:30 p.m. Rapid River at Carney-Nadeau, 7:45 p.m. Tuesday’s games Boys’ basketball Negaunee at Escanaba, 7 p.m. Bark River-Harris at West Iron County, 7:15 p.m. Hannahville at […]
Briefs | News, Sports, Jobs - Daily Press
Nov 21, 2024 · Book donation sought ESCANABA — The Delta County League of Women Voters is looking for donations of books, audio books, DVD’s and music CD’s to be sold at its annual book sale at the Waterfront Art Festival. They are also in need of large print books, which are often requested. Funds from the annual sale […]
Former U.P. woman to stand trial for 1997 murder of ‘Baby Garnet’
May 15, 2024 · LANSING — A former U.P. woman will stand trial for the murder of an infant in 1997. The Honorable Beth Ann Gibson of the 92nd District Court in St. Ignace bound over Nancy Gerwatowski, 60, formerly of Newberry, to stand trial for the cold-case murder of an infant discovered 27 years ago. Gerwatowski is charged […]
Pardoning the unpardonable | News, Sports, Jobs - Daily Press
Dec 11, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Media reports say President Biden is about to issue a slew of blanket pre-emptive pardons for people associated with his administration to thwart any “revenge” the incoming Trump administration might take against them. While the Founders intended presidential power to be nearly unlimited (there is an exception for a president who has been […]
James ‘Jim’ P. Marohnic | News, Sports, Jobs - Daily Press
Nov 19, 2024 · ESCANABA — James “Jim” P. Marohnic, 55, of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 15, 2024 at his home of natural causes. He was born on April 30, 1969 in Escanaba, son of Albert E. and Carol J. Marohnic Sr. Jim was raised in Escanaba until his family moved to Bark River and he […]
Obituaries | News, Sports, Jobs - Daily Press
5 days ago · BATTLE CREEK — Walter L. “Luke” Fleury, 62, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away suddenly of natural causes on December 16, 2024. Born on March 1, 1962, in Escanaba, Luke was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend who left a legacy of love, laughter, and wisdom. Luke was preceded in death by […]
Lawmakers should support transparency - Daily Press
Nov 18, 2024 · Yet, for years and years, such talk has gone nowhere as lawmakers failed to vote to hold themselves accountable. In this legislative session, transparency advocates got closer than ever before when the state Senate passed Senate Bills 669 and 670 to hold lawmakers and the governor more accountable to the public.