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Michigan Resort Plans $19M Expansion During Next Two Years
The project eyed by Island Resort & Casino in Harris, Mich. will feature the development of a new nine-hole golf course, golf shop, and additional convention space. The new course will be routed on some great rolling land adjacent to the front nine of the Sage Run Golf Course site. The resort will add 16,900 sq. ft. to its convention center.
Rev. Dean A. Peterson
Rev. Dean A. Peterson, age 84, died on July 15, 2024 from complications of cancer. A recent resident of Sunrise Assisted Living of Naperville North in Naperville, Illinois, Dean lived for 30 years in Escanaba, Michigan. Born on July 6, 1940, Dean grew up in Fort Dodge, Iowa. He graduated...
Island Resort & Casino Announces $19M Expansion Project
HARRIS, MI – Island Resort & Casino, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, has announced 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 additional convention space and a new nine-hole golf course and golf shop.
Frances Lillian Goetz
ESCANABA — Frances Lillian Goetz passed away on November 8, 2023 at Bishop Noa Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone. Her remains will be buried at Fernwood Cemetery, Gladstone, Mich.
Hear them roar, see them pull: U.P. Garden Tractor Pullers make grand return to Delta County in 2024
CORNELL — Summer in the Upper Peninsula calls for a lot of things. It’s a signal to finally put away snow shovels. A time to enjoy nature and fresh air. With world-class fishing, auto racing and countless hiking opportunities, activities for summer in the U.P. are only capped by one’s imagination. And up here, imaginations run wild, especially with the action behind The Rusty Rail.
Markwell brings enthusiasm to tuba section
ESCANABA — Meet Mike Markwell, a tuba player in his third year of playing with the Escanaba City Band. Markwell’s favorite composer is John Philip Sousa, and he has a blast playing Sousa Marches. As a tuba player, he also enjoys the lively rhythms of polkas. He loves...
OSF’s new cardiac catheterization lab has good start
ESCANABA — OSF in Escanaba has a new, state-of-the-art cardiac lab. OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group partnered with Bellin Health to bring a new cardiac catheterization lab which opened on July 9. Since its opening, staff have said it has been a great start. “This new...
Escanaba artist sparks creativity with another city mural
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - The newest addition to Escanaba’s murals can be found at the Escanaba Farmers Market. Artist James Finlan created the art piece in two weeks inside the bandshell with another artist. They used outdoor paint and scaffolding to complete the artwork. The mural was inspired by...
Island Golf Expansion-7/17/2024
Harris, MI – Island Resort & Casino, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan’s leading golf, casino, and resort. destination, 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,
POST 147 LEGION BASEBALL - Post 147 gets the sweep at Antigo tourney
Medford’s Post 147 Senior Legion baseball team answered a three-run sixthinning rally by Gladstone, Mich. Sunday with a two-run rally of its own in the top of the seventh to secure an exciting 10-8 win and a 3-0 record in the three-day Antigo Mid-Summer Tournament. The tournament was shortened...
Island Resort & Casino expands with new golf course, golf shop and convention center
Harris, MI – Island Resort & Casino, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan’s leading golf, casino, and resort destination, 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.
OSF Hospital and Bellin Health partner to open cardiac catheterization lab
ESCANABA, Mich. (WZMQ) – A new laboratory at Escanaba’s OSF St. Francis Hospital is helping patients get life-saving care close to home. OSF has opened a cardiac catheterization lab in partnership with Bellin Health’s cardiovascular team. The lab offers high-end care that includes pacemaker placement, defibrillators, loop recorders, and diagnostic angiograms.
Three writers inducted into Upper Peninsula Literary Hall of Fame
ESCANABA, Mich. (WZMQ) – On Thursday, three authors were inducted into the Upper Peninsula Literary Hall of Fame. The Escanaba Public Library hosted a ceremony to honor inductees Tom Bissell, Elinor Benedict, and Gloria Whelan. Bissell attended to read some of his own writing, while guest presenters read works from Benedict and Whelan.
Roy Allen Cartwright
ESCANABA — Roy Allen Cartwright, age 87, of Escanaba passed away Tuesday July 16, 2024 at his home in Escanaba. He was born November 11, 1936 in Escanaba, and was the son of LeRoy and Ebba (Edmark) Cartwright. Roy graduated from Escanaba High School in 1955 and then served in the Michigan National Guard Reserves. He married Marilyn Long and together they raised their four children Mark, Connie, Kimber, and Tom. Roy later married Roxanne Monson. He started his working career with the railroad, later working for Harnischfeger Corporation before starting his 54 years with the Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 111. Roy enjoyed going to his camp at Stevens Lake and wintering in Texas with his camper. He loved fishing, hunting, going to the casino and was an avid Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers fan. Roy loved people and was a very social person.
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