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Lawsuit: U.S. combat ship caused $2.5 million in damage to Escanaba dock and seawall
A northern Michigan marine dock is suing the defense contractor Lockheed Martin, alleging that a 388-foot combat ship caused more than $2.5 million in damages to the facility’s seawall, dock and the surrounding lakebed. North Shore Marine Terminal & Logistics Inc. said in a lawsuit filed earlier this month...
GOP members of Delta County canvassing board refuse to certify recall results
Following overwhelming victories in a recall election last week, the Republican members of the Delta County Board of Canvassers are refusing to certify the election results. “What they’re doing is putting doubt in our local election people, which is sad because these are our family and our neighbors and our friends and their honesty and […] The post GOP members of Delta County canvassing board refuse to certify recall results appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Feeding America to host 2 food distribution events in the UP Wednesday
UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WLUC) - Feeding America West Michigan is scheduled to hold food distribution events in Delta and Marquette counties throughout the day on Wednesday. The first mobile food pantry is at the Salvation Army, at 3001 5th Avenue S. in Escanaba. Distribution gets underway at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time.
Escanaba High School’s annual Unified Basketball game brings students together
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC) - High schoolers got to take a timeout from class Thursday to attend Escanaba High School’s 5th annual Unified Basketball game. The game brings students together for a scrimmage in front of the student body. “Ever since I was a little kid, I always wanted to...
US-2 near Escanaba reopened after repairs
DELTA COUNTY, MI— The US-2 bridge over Portage Creek west of Escanaba has been repaired and the highway is now open to traffic. The Michigan Department of Transportation says the detour was lifted just before 4 p.m. Monday after repaving was completed. High water in the creek after recent...
Road closures in Escanaba expected to delay, slowdown traffic
ESCANABA, Mich. (WLUC)—Beginning Monday, the surrounding intersections of South 19th Street—6th and 7th Avenues South and South 18th Street—6th Avenue South (Royce Park) will be closed until work is completed. According to a press release from the city, the closure is due to a water main replacement....
Will energized local candidates be enough to bring out exhausted voters this fall?
As voters across Michigan see a likely rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, national politics have trickled down to the local level — but which way will voters sway in a historically pivotal swing state? Two recent local-level recall elections may be the bellwether on what’s in store for the Aug. […] The post Will energized local candidates be enough to bring out exhausted voters this fall? appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Delta County flower shops stay busy throughout Mother’s Day Week
DELTA COUNTY, Mich. (WLUC) - Flowers are one of Mother’s Day’s most popular gifts for moms. Many families spent this Mother’s Day at a greenhouse planning their summer garden. Others purchased flowers earlier in the week to gift to their moms. In Escanaba, Pam’s Petals Owner Pam...
UP Sports Hall of Fame inducts 10 new members as class of 2024
HARRIS, Mich. (WLUC) - 10 new members were inducted into the U.P. Sports Hall of Fame Saturday night at the Island Resort and Casino. The honorees made significant contributions to several different sports in the Upper Peninsula. Here’s the full list with biographies provided by the UPSHOF:. Shel Chapman.
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