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Nathan Winling Jr. breaks through, claims first win of 2024 season
ESCANABA — After three consecutive second place finishes to start the season at Escanaba Speedway, Nathan Winling Jr. found victory lane for the first time since July 1, 2023. “It felt good to get the win,” Winling said. “It’s fun getting to go out there and go fast.”...
Meet the racer: youth micro sprint driver Julia Maki
ESCANABA — Another week of racing is in the books at Escanaba Speedway, and its time for this weeks Q&A. This week Daily Press sports writer Adam Hinch got to sit down with youth micro sprint driver Julia Maki. Maki will be back in action Sunday and you can...
Flag pole to honor campground host
ESCANABA — A new flag pole will soon be coming to O.B. Fuller Park in memory of Pat Nault, a campground host who served at the park for 12 years. Nault died on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at his home in Hudson, Fla. His family requested and will be providing the funds for the flag pole and a plaque in Nault’s honor. The county will be responsible only for ensuring that the flag flying on the pole is in suitable condition.
Committee to study possible historical district in Escanaba
ESCANABA — The city of Escanaba is seeking qualified individuals to serve on a study committee that would explore the viability of a historic district in the “Ogden Triangle.”. The Ogden Triangle includes the area located between 1st Avenue South to the north, Lake Shore Drive to the...
Yelle, Degman, Mathieson earn wins
ESCANABA — There were 89 cars registered for action at the Christian Groleau Memorial Race on Saturday. In the exhibition vintage class it was Abi Yelle picking up the feature win. Second place went to Terry Royer, third spot went to Ron Anderson and Derek LeBresh and Matt Valiquette rounded out the top five. Anderson picked up the win in heat race action.
Driver injured in U.S. 131 crash, other vehicle flees
MECOSTA COUNTY — Deputies from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office responded to personal injury crash at 6:21 a.m. Monday, July 15, to find that a 31-year-old-male, of Wilson, went down a ditch and overturned his vehicle at U.S. 131 and 12 Mile Road. According to a release from...
Michael P. Majestic
MESA, Ariz. — Michael P. Majestic, age 55, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Mesa on the eve of July 4, 2024. Michael was born January 9, 1969, the son of Carol (Bracke) Majestic and the late Mike G. Majestic. He grew up in Rapid River, Mich. and graduated from Rapid River High School in 1987. He then attended Devry Institute of Technology and received his degree, in the top 5% of his class on October 19, 1990. After working two years building computers, he joined Cerion as line manager then he became the head chemical technician and worked there for over 20 years. Michael lived in Mesa, Ariz. and after losing his sight in 2014, he remained in his home, with the help of a very special caregiver, until his last night.
Boater club converges on Escanaba this week
ESCANABA — The Great Lakes Cruising Club (GLCC), an organization for boaters that provides information and reports on over 1,000 harbors in the region to its members, is in Escanaba this week for their annual rendezvous. The group meets in a different location each year; the last gathering was held in Cleveland. This is the first time Escanaba has hosted the event, and it lines up with the Midsummer Race, an annual tradition by the Escanaba Yacht Club that spectators are encouraged to watch from the tip of Sand Point tonight.
Alice L. Karl
ESCANABA — Alice L. Karl, 93, of Escanaba, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Lakeview Assisted Living in Gladstone. She was born on September 23, 1930 in Perronville, daughter to Theodore and Frances (Slowinska) Andzejewski. Alice attended Perronville School and Bark River Harris School. On August 13,...
Remember When?
Well over 1,000 members of the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America had arrived at the Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds by 9 a.m. today in 1987 for the organization’s 15th annual International Rally. Motorcycles were parked outside the grounds while riders “hoofed it” to registration to sign in and receive a wrist band that permitted entrance to the grounds. The bikes shown were among about 300 lined up for registration that morning. Officials said they expected up to 10,000 people to attend.
Second Annual Delta County Cancer Alliance raffle ticket sale
ESCANABA — On behalf of the Delta County Cancer Alliance (DCCA) we would like to extend our appreciation to everybody who supported the 1st Annual Raffle sale. It was an amazing success. We are hopeful we will meet and exceed last year’s profit. Because of the generosity of...
Local schedule 7/18/24
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 p.m. Gladstone vs. Ironwood, 11 a.m. Norway vs. Menominee, 2 p.m. Norway vs. Ironwood, 5 p.m. Gladstone vs. Menominee, 8 p.m. Friday’s games. Legion...
Masonville board drafts new park policy
MASONVILLE — During the monthly meeting of Masonville Township officials in Rapid River, the board reviewed a draft of a new policy regarding use of parks and other properties owned by the township, heard an announcement about repairing the fencing around the ball fields in the Masonville Township Recreation Area, and handled other regular business.
U.P. State Fair to offer Sensory- Friendly Midway
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 Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The idea for a Sensory Friendly Midway was brought up after hearing requests for a quieter Midway experience for light and […]
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 11:00 AM at All Saints Catholic Church in Gladstone. Her remains will be buried at Fernwood Cemetery, Gladstone, MI.
Gas prices
Are you as angry as I am? Probably not. My business runs on gas. Currently, Escanaba area gas prices are $3.34.9 a gallon. There might be some station that is a little more, or a little less, but I am using that as my standard. Yesterday I went to Marinette. Menominee prices were $3.11. Marinette was $3.02. Marinette is Wisconsin, so, maybe different taxes, or other reasons. Menominee is Michigan. There is no valid reason for the price to be 22 cents difference. I ran a gas station for six years. I had 30,000 gallons storage, in ground. Most deliveries were at least 10,000 gallons. Some tankers were capable of carrying much more. So, the tanker leaves Green Bay with 10,000 gallons. It doesn’t cost 22 cents a mile to go from Menominee to Escanaba, yet, that is what they would like us to believe. That means that every 10,000 gallon delivery is a $2,200 profit. I had a small station. Stations like Circle K and Kris are pumping a lot more volume than I did.
Teacher who memorialized Escanaba D-Day soldier shares experience in Normandy
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - A student-teacher duo recently memorialized an Escanaba soldier who fought on D-Day. The Albert H. Normandy Institute Fellowship grantees traveled to France to deliver a eulogy for U.S. Navy seaman Auvergne Breault. Breault was just 20 years old when he died during the allied forces invasion of Normandy, France, on June 6, 1944, known as D-Day.
Escanaba Municipal Marina hosts Great Lakes Cruising Club Rendezvous
ESCANABA, Mich. (WZMQ) – Escanaba’s Municipal Marina is currently filled with ships from across the country. In addition to the local slipholders, roughly 40 boats from the Great Lakes Cruising Club (GLCC) are docked at the marina this week. “The reason that people join the Great Lakes Cruising...
Players de Noc “Playing Dead” cemetery walk brings Escanaba history back to life this week
ESCANABA, Mich. (WZMQ) – This week, the Players de Noc are bringing local history back to life. As the oldest cemetery in Escanaba, Lakeview is filled with notable figures like female Sand Point Lighthouse keeper Mary Terry, Michigan Lieutenant Governor James McDonald, the wife of the last pirate on the Great Lakes, House of Ludington owner Catherine Christi, and early mayor and councilman Ole Erickson. Players de Noc cast members will portray their ghosts, sharing stories about their lives and contributions to the community.
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