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Power restored at Billerud Paper Mill after outage, cleanup measures ongoing
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC)—The Billerud Paper Mill’s power has been restored after it went out at 5 a.m. Thursday morning. According to EGLE, during the outage some process wastewater was released in a driveway area but did not reach the Escanaba River. Mill staff placed a temporary dam to...
Victory Cruise Lines to Visit Escanaba in 2025
The Victory I and Victory II will be visiting Escanaba a total of 34 times in 2025 as part of Victory Cruise Lines’ inaugural season on the Great Lakes, according to a press release. Previously owned by American Queen Voyages, the former Ocean Voyager and Ocean Navigator last visited...
Escanaba residents advised to boil water until further notice
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - The City of Escanaba’s Water Department says residents should boil drinking water taken from the public water system until otherwise notified. Due to the possibility of unsafe water, the city said people are directed to start boiling all drinking water taken from the public water system.
‘ReCREATING in the Great Outdoors’ sees nearly 100 people attend
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - DNR Pocket Park at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba saw plenty of visitors on Friday. The annual ReCREATING in the Great Outdoors event brought more than 70 people together for a day of fishing, archery and camaraderie. Pathways and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF)...
Cruise line returning to Great Lakes adds 34 stops at this Lake Michigan destination
ESCANABA, MI – This small Upper Peninsula town on the northern shoreline of Lake Michigan is expecting dozens of visits from one cruise line in 2025. Victory Cruise Lines has plans to call on Escanaba 34 times in its first year back on the Great Lakes, WLUC reports. If...
Retired police dog that served in Upper Peninsula for years has died
ESCANABA, MI – An Upper Peninsula community is mourning the death of a retired police dog. The Escanaba Department of Public Safety announced the death of K9 Dag on Tuesday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Bay College Offers Tuition-Free Classes for Senior Citizens
Bay College is providing free tuition to citizens of Delta and Dickinson counties aged 60 and over. This initiative aims to support lifelong learning and community engagement by offering personal enrichment opportunities at little to no cost. Bay College is committed to making education accessible for all ages. While participating...
Bob Iverson Memorial Race set for Saturday
ESCANABA — Escanaba Speedway will hold its annual Bob Iverson Memorial Race at 6 p.m. Saturday. Iverson was an iconic figure to the Escanaba Speedway, inducted into the speedway’s inaugural Hall of Fame class in 2023 and was inducted into the U.P. Sports Hall of Fame in 1998 along with many other honors.
Errors prove costly, Indians kicked to losers bracket with loss to Gaylord
MARQUETTE –Isiah Brow allowed four hits and fanned five across seven innings. By most accounts it’s an effort strong enough to earn a win. But a quartet of errors plagued the Gladstone Indians in its 2024 American Legion State Tournament opener, suffering a 3-2 loss to Gaylord in Marquette on Thursday.
Joleen Albrecht brings pep of piccolo to City Band
ESCANABA — Meet Joleen Albrecht, the Escanaba City Band’s fantastic flute and piccolo player who’s been a cherished member of the band for 30 years. Albrecht has a deep appreciation for the works of John Philip Sousa, Hugo Winterhalter, and John Williams. Albrecht’s favorite part about being...
The mysterious ‘night snake’ of the U.P.
ESCANABA — Imagine, laying back in the cool bracken ferns by the river. The sweet summer moon is now visible, and it sends shards of orange light to dance on the moving water. The crickets and the frogs serenade. Tired kids at camp relax on the riverbank. “Watch out...
Old, new county commissioners gather for forum
ESCANABA — Escanaba City Hall looked more like an anachronistic meeting of the county board of commissioners Wednesday, as nine of the 10 primary candidates running for the county board next month weighed in on the issues during a candidate forum. All but two of the candidates at the...
Indians stay alive in American Legion State Tournament
MARQUETTE –It wasn’t pretty, but the Gladstone Indians kept its 2024 season alive. The Indians are one of three teams left standing in the 2024 American Legion baseball State Tournament in Marquette. They will play at 10 a.m. Saturday against either Marquette or Three Oaks in the final game of the loser’s bracket.
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