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Centennial Park boardwalk sees improvements coming together

CHASSELL– The old boardwalk along the shore of Pike Bay in Centennial Park has has been removed with its updated replacement under construction by MJO Contracting. The old boardwalk, which attached itself to two fishing piers, has been in continuous deterioration for the past few years, and had become a walking hazard with entire portions of it sinking into the bay. Exposed portions became more brittle and unable to hold the weight of some visitors. The old boardwalk was near entirely made of wood and was set near the surface of the water. Because of this, the harsh winters would ...

Students help trim Escanaba Christmas tree

ESCANABA — Students from Escanaba Upper Elementary will go on a miniature field trip today to Center Court to see ornaments they decorated be hung on the city Christmas tree. The Escanaba Downtown Development Authority organizes all sorts of events in the city at the heart of Delta County, ...

A ‘safe space’ for holidays

IRON MOUNTAIN — The holidays can be rough to navigate for those with mental health issues. Some are estranged from family, or too far away to get home. For others, being among family can be an ordeal, dealing with people who might not understand or are openly judgmental, who perhaps even make things worse, said Talitha Dahlquist, executive director of the Forever Friendship Drop-In site. If alcohol or substance abuse are factors as well, temptations likely will abound at these gatherings. Yet staying home presents its own set of risks, Dahlquist said. Loneliness and isolation ...

SA Red Kettle campaign ready to ring the bells in Florence County

FLORENCE, Wis. — Bells will soon be heard in Florence County, as the 2024 Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign gets underway Thursday. In order to make this year’s campaign a success, they are in need of volunteers to ring bells at Pat’s Foods in Florence and the Aurora BP/Liquor Store in Aurora, Wis., through Dec. 24. They also need people for the kettles at the Christmas in Florence event Saturday, Dec. 7, in the gym and cafeteria of the Florence County High School. The annual Florence event includes vendors in offering arts and craft items, activities for kids and a visit by ...

Gladstone officer starts drive to buy drone

GLADSTONE — A local law enforcement agency is seeking donations and/or grants to purchase a new drone. Gladstone Public Safety Officer Leif Sjoquist is looking to add a Brinch Lemur 2 drone to the department. “As an officer with the Gladstone Public Safety and a licensed unmanned aircraft pilot, I am acutely aware of the pressing need for advanced technology to address critical instances, such as active shooter situations, and other emergencies,” Sjoquist said in a letter. He addressed the need for such equipment, pointing to several incidents in which drones were crucial to ...

Deer season means big bucks for local economy

ESCANABA — Local businesses are getting a financial boost from hunters preparing for Michigan’s firearm deer season. The season officially started Friday, and hunters were ready. At Elmer’s County Market, sales were steady for the days before Nov. 15, with the 13th and 14th being the busiest days. Elmer’s Pricing Manager Matt Meerstein said the previous weekend was a little busier with hunters preparing for the season. On Monday, he said the store expects to see the busiest time for the season on the Wednesday and Thursday leading up to the 15th. “We’ll see our biggest ...