ESCANABA — The Olympic Games from Beijing presented opportunities for many Americans. President Bush took the opportunity to hang out with the American Women Beach Volley Ball team. Good choice. » Full Story

The Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees has a hornets’ nest on its hands that, we’re afraid, could negate planned expansion of the hospital and could even, despite assurances otherwise, on » Full Story

WASHINGTON — With high mortgage payments and the threat of foreclosure looming over the entire nation, many people have felt the anxiety of losing their homes. » Full Story

This week’s bouquets go to:

• From Delta County Airport Manager Connie Ness:

“The Delta County Airport gives a big thanks to all who helped make our Aviation Day Pig Roast a fu » Full Story

Residents were asked about their favorite part of the U.P. State Fair.

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ESCANABA — Jeanette LeCaptain and husband Lyle — her lifetime partner, best friend, lover and father of their three children — awoke on the morning of June 8 eagerly anticipating an overnight trip to » Full Story

We, like many local residents, just don’t understand. And the answers we’re hearing just don’t add up.

On Tuesday, the day that the U.P. » Full Story

One rejection, followed by one approval and two to go.

That's a quick appraisal of the path the Lofts on Ludington project in downtown Escanaba may take before final OK. » Full Story

FLINT — If you think about names, they don’t really mean anything.

Take the name Brian. What’s a Brian? Nothing. » Full Story

TRAVERSE CITY — In downstate congressional races, a Democrat just had a huge primary scare and two Republicans face high profile challenges this fall.

Up North, eight-term Rep. » Full Story