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Minor softball district tournament begins in Escanaba
ESCANABA — It was a good weekend of softball in Escanaba as it played host to the District 10, 9-10 year-old tournament at Abrahamson Field at Lemerand Sports Park. Escanaba played two games over the weekend defeating Kingsford 10-1 on Saturday and beating Gladstone 6-1 on Sunday. Escanaba scored...
Escanaba, Gladstone minor baseball advance in district tournament
ROCK — The Gladstone and Escanaba Minor Boys’ Little League All-Stars (age 8-10) advanced to the District 10 baseball tournament by winning games in the area tourney here this weekend. Gladstone hung on to defeat Escanaba 6-5 Friday prior to Esky bouncing back in a 13-7 conquest of...
Fate of abandoned sailboat remains uncertain
ESCANABA — A sailboat that was abandoned at an ore dock in Escanaba several weeks ago is now out of the water and in a local boatyard. Its owner, from out of the area and new to the boat, got into trouble when he ran aground near Fairport (at the end of the Garden Peninsula) before making it into Little Bay de Noc and walking away.
Alice L. Karl
ESCANABA — Alice L. Karl, 93, of Escanaba, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Lakeview Assisted Living in Gladstone. Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Crawford Funeral Home, 302 S. 13th St., Escanaba. The funeral service will follow at noon with Pastor Louis Hague officiating. Burial will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery.
City of Escanaba has new app
ESCANABA — The City of Escanaba has announce the launch of its new mobile application, MyEscanaba. Designed to be a one-stop shop for all city-related news, events, and updates, the app aims to enhance communication and engagement with residents. The MyEscanaba app is free to download and is available...
North Lincoln Road lane closed four to six weeks
ESCANABA — The righthand northbound lane of South Lincoln Road from 12th Avenue South to Ludington Street will be closed over the next four to six weeks until planned work is completed, according to Escanaba City officials. The closure is due to lead service line replacements. Motorists should expect...
College Commencements
APPLETON, Wis. — Ben Campbell of Escanaba graduated from Lawrence University at a June 9 commencement held on the university’s Main Hall Green. The graduates now join an alumni community more than 22,000 strong. “Lawrence has given us the blueprint to a successful life, and it is up...
Island Resort & Casino expands with new golf course, golf shop and convention center
HARRIS — The Island Resort & Casino announces a $19 million capital investment as the Island continues to expand and prepare for future growth. The two-year project will feature the development of a new nine-hole golf course, golf shop, and additional convention space. With the increased demand for golf,...
Esky council to vote on water, sewer extension
ESCANABA — The Escanaba City Council will vote whether to expand water and sewer services farther into Wells Township; take actions that could bring about the creation of a historic district; and hear a number of requests from residents, nonprofits, and city departments during its meeting Thursday. PUBLIC HEARING.
What’s the delay?
Some time ago, last year, everything was set. All of the environmental clearances, zoning approval, city council approval, etc., was done. They were going to start demolition in the spring. Spring came. A big roll-off dumpster was brought in. fences were put up. Then, nothing. The dumpster disappeared, fencing disappeared. Then a story appeared a couple of weeks ago that indicated that the approval is still pending. I don’t remember the story completely. I just thought it was strange that nothing has been done.
Volunteers needed to mentor youth at UP State Fair in Escanaba
This year, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) needs help staffing their Pocket Park during the August 12-18 UP State Fair in Escanaba. The post Volunteers needed to mentor youth at UP State Fair in Escanaba first appeared on The Gander.
U.P. State Fair to offer Sensory-Friendly Midway Aug. 13
ESCANABA — At this year’s U.P. State Fair, to ensure that all of our guests have a positive fair-going experience, the fair will offer a Sensory-Friendly Midway with limited lights and noise on Tuesday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The idea for a Sensory-Friendly Midway...
Delta County natives to enter UP Literary Hall of Fame
ESCANABA — Three authors are being inducted into the Upper Peninsula Literary Hall of Fame Thursday. This year will be the second installment of the ceremony. Last year, Jim Harrison, Sally Brunk, Robert Trevor and Sue Harrison were inducted into the Upper Peninsula Literary Hall of Fame at the Bayliss Public Library in Sault Ste. Marie.
Local schedule 7/17/24
Minor softball (age 8-10) Escanaba vs. Gladstone, 6:30 p.m. Minor baseball (age 8-10) Gladstone vs. Kingsford, 6:30 p.m. (if needed) Menominee at Escanaba, 7 p.m. Escanaba vs. Eastern U.P. Wood Ducks, 11 a.m. Marquette vs. Copper Country, 2 p.m. Marquette vs. Eastern U.P.. 5 p.m. Escanaba vs. Copper Country, 8...
Skies over Esky part of AirVenture Cup Race
ESCANABA — On July 21, Wausau Downtown Airport in Wausau, Wis. will be the start and finish line for the 26th annual EAA (Experimental Aircraft Association) AirVenture Cup Race. The skies over Escanaba are part of te race course. The event will see approximately 100 unique aircraft, across 38 race classes, compete in a race spanning more than 400 nautical miles.
Primary Election voter forum scheduled for July 24
ESCANABA — The Delta County League of Women Voters (LWVDC) in partnership with the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host a Primary Candidate Forum on Wednesday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m. at the Escanaba City Council Chambers, 410 Ludington Street. The forum will feature the Delta County Clerk and Register of Deeds candidates, Republicans Nancy Prezewrocki and Elizabeth Moberg and the contested Delta County Commissioner candidates for all Districts.
Annual UP Trappers Convention sees country-wide participation
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - The U.P. Trappers Association’s 62nd annual Trappers Convention/Outdoor Expo kicked off with its Friday Night Fish Fry. Around 250 people from around the country gathered to enter raffles, chat and enjoy a fish dinner after the first day. The convention features 170 tables of vendors...
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