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Escanaba gets ready with a lineup of bands for summer music festivals
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - Twelve bands will be featured at three main music festivals in Escanaba this summer as organizers look to expand, Marina Fest, Rock the Dock and the Escanaba Labor Day Celebration. A Monday press release from the Escanaba Live Music Committee announced the lineup. “This is a...
Escanaba Motor Speedway kicks off 2024 racing season
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - Radio Results Network presented Escanaba Motor Speedway opening night 2024 at the U.P. State Fairgrounds. After a practice race last Saturday, the rubber hit the clay officially Sunday. There were 18 races after the Green Flag dropped, with varying class requirements and heats. The racing season runs through September 14.
Gladstone area community throws parade to celebrate 2024 grad
RAPID RIVER, Mich. (WLUC) - A Gladstone area community teamed up to make one 2024 grad feel special on Sunday. Ian Aper waved in thanks to cars driving by in a parade thrown all for him. Police and fire departments celebrated Ian in Rapid River with the whole community. “I...
Honoring a legend: Escanaba’s Candy Swetkis Memorial Bullpen
ESCANABA, Mich. (WJMN) – For multiple decades, Candy Swetkis has been a name synonymous with the Escanaba softball community and beyond. “Local legend has it she was a very good softball player and she is just a huge part of softball in Delta County,” said Escanaba Varsity Softball Head Coach Andy Fields. “Candy was kind […]
Delta County Veterans Council hosts annual Memorial Day ceremony
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - Communities across upper Michigan held Memorial Day ceremonies on Monday. In Escanaba, the Delta County Veterans Council held its ceremony at the Gardens of Rest Cemetery. Colors were presented by Scout Troops 410 and 411. Then the American flag was raised and lowered to half-staff. The...
Guardian Flight provides speedy care for UP rural EMS response
Upper Peninsula, Mich. (WLUC) - This week is the 50th anniversary of celebrating Emergency Medical Services workers. Ryan Trudeau has worked in EMS for 18 years. He’s been a flight paramedic for the last six. “If we’re flying, that’s probably the patient’s worst day of their life,” Trudeau said....
Nessel, Benson remind county canvassing boards about their duty to certify election results
After an initial refusal by an Upper Peninsula canvassing board to fulfill its duties, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson have issued a reminder to members of county canvassing boards in the state of their obligation to certify election results. The guidance follows a delay by the Delta County Board […] The post Nessel, Benson remind county canvassing boards about their duty to certify election results appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Expanding opportunities for early education: Menominee County ISD to operate Great Start Readiness Program at Central Elementary School
MENOMINEE — The Menominee County Intermediate School District (ISD) has announced the expansion of early education services in partnership with Menominee Area Public Schools (MAPS). As part of an initiative to enhance access to quality pre-kindergarten education, the Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) will now be operated out of the Central Elementary School building with more classrooms dedicated to preschool. This development comes as Central Elementary School prepares to close its doors and merge with Blesch Intermediate to form the newly renamed Menominee Elementary School....
New Hannahville police chief takes Oath of Office
HANNAHVILLE, Mich. (WJMN) — The Hannahville Tribal Police Department formally introduced their new police chief after he was sworn into office last month. Jeff Hensen rose his right hand on April 16 to become the new chief of police, according to a release from the department. We’re told staff are confident in his integrity and […]
Holy Name High School to celebrate first graduation in 53 years
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - Holy Name High School, a Chesterton Academy, will hold its first graduation ceremony since 1971 on Friday, May 31. According to a press release from the school, Holy Name will celebrate the six graduates in the HNHS with a graduation ceremony at St. Anne Catholic Church at 6:30 p.m. Following the ceremony, a reception with refreshments will be held in St. Anne’s Parish Hall. All Holy Name alumni and community members are invited, and tours of HNHS will be available for alumni and anyone interested.
Maroon girls clip Eagles' wings in twinbill triumph
MENOMINEE — The Menominee High School softball team ran its winning streak up to six games with a doubleheader sweep of Stephenson on Friday. Menominee’s offense continued to swing the lumber in game one, as the Maroons pelted the Eagles with 14 hits, half of which went for extra bases, to record a 13-3 victory. Game two saw the Maroons feast on a buffet of walks, 21 of them to...
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