ESCANABA – The musical “The Marvelous Wonderettes” opens Friday at the Bonifas Fine Arts Center. Director Lynn Soderberg said the cast of four women follow life’s changes from their high school prom in 1958 to their class reunion 10 years later.
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Enterovirus 68 cases confirmed in the Upper Peninsula
ESCANABA – Two cases of enterovirus 68 have been confirmed in Delta County and tests are pending on six more. The spread of the virus has gained national attention for the number of severe respiratory illness cases that have affected children in the midwest but Dr. Raghu Kasetty at OSF St. Francis Hospital and Medical Group said parents should not panic about it.
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U.P. Scouts meet challenges in Camporee competition
MANISTIQUE – Are you tougher than a Boy Scout? That was the theme of the Red Buck Fall Camporee held over the weekend near Manistique.
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Michigamme roadside park honors former MDOT employee
ISHPEMING – Andy Sikkema spent many years as the person at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) who hung the signs honoring other people. Now he’s getting a sign of his own.
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Germain battles name recognition in run for State Senate in U.P.
ESCANABA – Christopher Germain of Escanaba says State Sen. Tom Casperson has the name recognition but the Democratic challenger believes he does have a chance to win the 38th District.
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Unemployment in the Upper Peninsula drops 2 percent in August
LANSING – Unemployment in the Upper Peninsula in August dropped 2 full percentage points from July. The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget says unemployment in the U.P. in August was 6.6 percent.
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Kayaker says Fall is a great time to explore the Great Lakes
ESCANABA – The nice fall weather that we’re experiencing in the Upper Peninsula right now is a good time to get out and enjoy the outdoors.
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OSF St. Francis Hospital holds open house at its new physical rehabilitation center
ESCANABA – An open house was held Wednesday at the new OSF Physical Rehabilitation and Wellness Center being built next to the hospital in Escanaba. Construction is expected to be completed in the next couple of weeks.
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State police display equipment at Gladstone Post open house
GLADSTONE – Seniors and students were among those that attended the open house Tuesday at the Gladstone State Police Post.
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Winds a factor in Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship on Bays de Noc
ESCANABA – A new champion was finally determined Monday at the Toyota Bassmaster Angler of the Year Championship that was held in Escanaba. Extremely windy conditions delayed the end of the tournament.
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