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U.P. resort investing $19M to build new, 9-hole course, pro shop
HARRIS, MI – An Upper Peninsula is set to begin a $19 million investment that will include a new, nine-hole golf course, golf shop and additional convention space. Island Resort & Casino in Harris, home of the nationally recognized Sweetgrass Golf Club, announced the two-year project this week, citing the need for another course due to an increased demand for golf.
Island Resort & Casino Announces $19M Golf Expansion Project
Island Resort & Casino in Harris, Michigan, announced a $19 million investment for expansion and development of a new nine-hole golf course, golf shop, and additional convention space on Wednesday. The project is expected to take about two years to complete. Island Resort & Casino will build its new nine-hole...
Local literary heroes
Sue Harrison reads from Gloria Whelan’s book “Mackinac Bridge: The Story of the Five Mile Poem,” at the Upper Peninsula Literary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Escanaba Public Library this week. Whelan, Elinor Benedict and Tom Bissell were all honored and inducted into the hall of fame.
Tavaris Jackson murder trial delayed till next year
ESCANABA — The murder trial of Tavaris Lee Jackson has been rescheduled to next year. Jackson, accused of murdering pregnant 22-year-old Harley Corwin and leaving her body in O.B. Fuller Park over one year ago, was in the 47th Circuit Court before Judge John Economopoulos Friday for a motions hearing.
Knights of Columbus makes donations
The Knights of Columbus Council 640 of Escanaba recently distributed funds from its annual Michigan “Tootsie Roll Drive.” Funds were presented to Adule Learning Systems UP Inc., Bridgewood Central, Pathways, Bay Cliff Health Camp and the Escanaba Rotary Club for Camp Harstadt. Each organization received a check for $843.16 to help their programs for the mentally impaired. In the far left photo, Knight Sherwood Hoholick, right, presents a donation to Crystal Sarasin of Pathways. In the center photo, Knight Bob Tourangeau, left, presents a donation to Bob Dieter and Mike Leonard of Bridgewood Central. In the far right photo, Knight Lonny Breitzman, left, presents a donation to Cheryl Starnes and Kristina Seger of Adule Learning Systems UP Inc.
HOPE project strives to help anyone who needs it
ESCANABA — A local organization is letting people shop for only $1. The HOPE Project, started by Jacie Williams in December of 2023 is a DBA organization helping people by providing a (basically) free store. Williams started HOPE in 2017 with just a box on her property, letting anyone...
Guest column
I didn’t know any of the graduates in Escanaba this year. Yet I was compelled to attend a graduation ceremony in that town. Why? Holy Name High School (HNHS) held its first graduation event in 53 years on May 31, and I was a member of the last class of Crusaders to graduate from there in 1971. I went partly from nostalgia and partly to support these pioneer graduates, but mostly because I felt the Lord was calling me to be there.
Escanaba tops Eastern UP in zone tournament
ESCANABA — There was plenty of sunshine on display at the American Legion zone tournament in Escanaba on Thursday. Escanaba defeated the Eastern UP 9-4 in the first game. Marquette defeated Copper Country 7-2 in game two. In game three Eastern UP defeated Marquette 2-0 and Escanaba defeated Copper Country 8-0.
“Gardens in Bloom” tour to feature Escanaba couple’s immersive blend of plants and handmade creations
ESCANABA, Mich. (WZMQ) – On Sunday, July 21, the Bay de Noc Gardeners, Delta County Master Gardener Association, and the MUS Extension will host the annual “Gardens in Bloom” walking tour. One Escanaba couple is preparing their unique garden for the event. Joe and Gwen Guenette have...
Police Log
ESCANABA – Activities of the Escanaba Public Safety Department. 7:14 p.m. – general non-criminal, 1400 block Sheridan Road. 7:15 p.m. – civil matter disputes/family trouble, 1200 block Ludington Street. 10:18 p.m. – damage to property, Aronson Island. July 16. 7:57 a.m. – proper checks, 2700 block...
Health Matters: Early diagnosis of artery disease is rare
ESCANABA — The years are hard on the harly diagnosis of artery disease rareuman body. Examples of this fact are plentiful, from chronically aching knees to the wrinkled skin of our later years, there being many consequences to the passing years. Some of these changes are blatantly obvious, like aging skin to gray hair, there for all the world to see. But also judge: our culture is fixated on youth, little weight given to the wisdom provided by time.
Bay Sages schedule monthly meeting Aug. 1
ESCANABA–The Bay Sages will gather for their regular monthly meeting on Thursday Escanaba, August 1, 10 a.m. at the Joseph Heirman University Center at Bay de Noc Community College. The Bay Sages is an organization established to provide educational opportunities for older adults residing in the Delta County area....
Still time to enter fair’s Ladies Day recipe contest
ESCANABA — Ladies Day at the 2024 U.P. State Fair is just around the corner and there is still time to enter the recipe/cooking contest. The Ladies Day tent (activities tent) opens at 9 a.m. on Aug. 16 with the program starting at 10 a.m. There is still time to enter the recipe contest featuring Upper Peninsula cultivated ingredients as the pre-entry deadline is on Aug. 1. Forms can be found in the Daily Press. Forms can be sent to info@upstatefair.org or mail to UP State Fair – Ladies Day, 1001 North Lincoln Road in Escanaba. Should you prefer to do the process digitally, the form can be found at upstatefair.net.
Sports flashback July 14-20
July 14, 1964 — Con Nelson of Manistique earned medalist honors in the Nahma Open Men’s Golf tournament by firing a 72. Phil Dobbs of Flint and Theron Southard shared the runner-up spot with 75 and George LaBrasseur of Nahma and John Kelly, Jr. tied for fourth at 76.
Gladstone outlasts Menominee in U.P. zone tourney
GLADSTONE — They struggled for a while, then they responded. That pretty much sums up what happened here Thursday night as the Gladstone Indians surged to a 14-5 American Legion baseball victory over the Menominee Red Wave in the zone tournament. Menominee tied Thursday’s nightcap at five on a double to left by Connor Schroeder in the second inning. ...
Golfers tee off to help Bay College students
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - Golfers teed off for a cause Thursday at Escanaba Country Club. Bay College’s ‘Swing for Scholarships’ golf scramble helps students with financial need. Now in its 33rd year, the fundraiser has provided over $450,000 in student awards to 416 students. Bay College Foundation...
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