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New North Country Electrical Line School training the next generation of linemen
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - A new electrical line technician program in Escanaba is gaining traction across the state. The North Country Electrical Line School begins its first 16-week program in August. It’s already full and has drawn students from all over the Midwest. The school’s director, Josh Barron, says...
Bay College’s ‘Lunchtime Live!’ summer concert series returns to Escanaba campus
ESCANABA, Mich. (WZMQ) – On Tuesday, Bay College’s summer concert series returned to the Escanaba campus. Lunchtime Live! takes place in the courtyard on select Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Attendees can enjoy free music from a diverse lineup of artists and purchase food from The Taco Kitchen Food Truck, operated by Wiles Food Services.
Mine equipment transport in central U.P. set for July 16
ISHPEMING, Mich. - Drivers traveling between Gladstone and the Tilden Mine area on the night of July 16 can expect delays. A large mine dump truck component will be transported to the Tilden Mine, temporarily blocking traffic. Under a permit from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), contractors will move...
Don C. Allis
ESCANABA — Don C. Allis, age 85, of Escanaba passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. He was born May 8, 1939 in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. and was the son of George and Estella (Brawley) Allis. Don graduated from Sault Ste. Marie High School in 1957 and married the former Patricia Hultquist on July 8, 1961 in Iron River, Mich. Don graduated from Northern Michigan University with his degree in education and began his career teaching sixth grade in Powers, Mich. from 1961 until 1964. He then moved to Escanaba teaching sixth grade from 1964 until he retired in 1990. Don enjoyed taking pictures and was a member of the local Camera Club and took pictures for Jack’s Camera Shop and Escanaba city businesses and events. He traveled frequently and both Don and Pat took videos before most people had video equipment. They took extensive pictures and videos of their adventures with their boys Steve and Scott. Don was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where he taught Sunday School, he played the clarinet in the Escanaba City Band and was a member of the Great Lakes Sportsman Club where he enjoyed shooting skeet.
Trappers Convention and Outdoor Expo in Esky July 12-13
ESCANABA — The Annual Trapper’s Convention/Outdoor Expo is set for Friday and Saturday, July 12-13 at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST on both days. During the two days, nine outdoor experts will be taking the stage to give presentations...
State board rescinds tax breaks for canceled upgrade of U.P. paper mill
The Michigan Strategic Fund board on Tuesday voted to rescind $29.4 million in tax incentives for a $1.06 billion transformation of an Upper Peninsula paper mill after the facility's Swedish owner canceled the project earlier this year. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and legislature had approved a $200 million grant for the...
Manninens celebrate golden wedding anniversary
ESCANABA — Rob and Laura Manninen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on a two week vacation Honolulu and Koa, Hawaii, with six of their good friends. The vacation included a luau on their anniversary date, February 16, honoring the couple. Laura (Peacock) is the daughter of Edwin and the...
Fun in the mud
A Jeep driver from Vulcan tears through the bog during the Hermansville Mud Runs, which was part of the Independence Day celebration in Meyer Township on Saturday. The event has been drawing crowds, trucks and off-road vehicles for years, but in 2024 the mud runs were under new management by a group of Hermansville locals.
Sharon J. Ambeau
ESCANABA — Sharon J. Ambeau, 79, of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, July 4, 2024 of natural causes. She was born on June 5, 1945 in Gladstone, Mich., daughter of Warner and Delores (Couillard) Palmquist. Sharon was raised in Gladstone and graduated in 1965 from Gladstone School.
Donald A. ‘Butch’ Brunelle
ESCANABA — Donald A. “Butch” Brunelle, 82, of Escanaba, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, July 6, 2024. He was born on July 24, 1941 in Escanaba, son to Donald J. and Beatrice H. (Boyle) Brunelle. Don was raised in Escanaba and graduated from Holy Name High School, class of 1959.
Remember When?
Photo courtesy the Delta County Historical Society. Above, the Karas Bandshell can be seen mid-construction in this photo from June 19, 1956. The bandshell is named after Frank Karas — born Frantisek Karas in a small town near Prague in what is now the Czech Republic — who was one of the band’s early directors. Karas died July 4, 1948, and by 1953 annual benefit concerts for the Karas Memorial Bandshell fund were well-underway, with 1954’s concert drawing around 200 local musicians to the Escanaba Junior High School Auditorium. This year, as the Escanaba City Band is celebrating 100 years of bringing music to the city, the concerts held at the band shell include guest conductors who lead the first song of the evening — similar to baseball’s first pitch. Frank Karas’ great-grandson, Erik Karas will be guest director during the 7:30 p.m. performance Wednesday at the band shell. The Karas family will also be in attendance. During the concert, the bandshell will be rededicated with a new plaque recognizing the Karas Bandshell as the official home of the Escanaba City Band and commemorating the band’s 100th season.
Summer Work Bee at Cameron School
GLADSTONE — A Summer Work Bee is planned at the Cameron Elementary Playground Sunday, July 14 and Monday, July 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tasks Include painting playground stencils and shoveling and raking wood-chips. All skill levels are welcome, and organizers will provide the necessary tools and...
Escanaba library to host Campbell for Author Talk
ESCANABA — Escanaba Public Library announces an Author Talk with Michigan Notable Books Author Bonnie Jo Campbell who will present her latest book The Waters, on Wednesday, July 17 at 5:30 p.m. in the library. Her new book is a “spellbinding and brutal story about an aging herbalist, Hermine...
Wisconsin woman dies following ORV crash in Delta County
DELTA COUNTY, Mich. (WJMN) – A woman from Ladysmith, Wisconsin has died as the result of an ORV crash on Sunday. According to Michigan State Police (MSP), Troopers from the Gladstone post were called out to 28 Rd., just west of Highway 13 around 3:15 p.m. on Sunday. Life-saving efforts were supported by Tri-Star EMS […]
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