ESCANABA — Hunters came out of the woods Saturday night for the annual Trails and Tales Outdoors Radio Deer Poll event at the Hilltop RV Superstore in Escanaba. One of those was 7 year-old Archer McGraw who shot a fork horn on opening day of the Firearm Deer Season Thursday.
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Students develop their characters for Escanaba’s musical ‘Annie’
ESCANABA — The musical Annie opens Friday at the Escanaba High School. More than 40 students are on stage including Kyra Beck who plays Annie. This is her fourth year in a high school musical.
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Escanaba smoke tests sewer system to reduce flow to wastewater plant
ESCANABA — Smoke testing is continuing today on sanitary sewer systems along Ludington Street in downtown Escanaba. Crews are hoping to find where storm and groundwater may be entering the city’s sewer system.
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Bay College breaks ground on Phase 1 of gymnasium expansion
ESCANABA — A ground breaking ceremony was held Wednesday at Bay College for the $3 million expansion of Bay’s gymnasium. Phase 1 of the project adds a locker room facility at the east end of the current building for students participating in the athletic programs at the college.
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Johnson recognized as Culture of Philanthropy Honoree at OSF
ESCANABA — Dr. Kim Johnson at OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group was named the Northern Region Culture of Philanthropy Honoree for OSF HealthCare Foundation. The Culture of Philanthropy Celebration recognizes one Mission Partner from each of the four geographical regions of OSF HealthCare.
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A culinary arts class shows how to prepare Greek food at home
ESCANABA — Spanakopita was on the menu last night at the Bonifas Arts Center. The traditional Greek Spinach Pie includes spinach, feta cheese, green onion, eggs cottage cheese and lots of butter. Christina Economopulos and her sister, Elaine Christofilis, taught a large group of people how to make the Greek food.
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Communities That Care to focus on mental health, substance abuse
ESCANABA — Mental health and substance abuse are the two issues that the group Delta County Communities That Care will be addressing in the next two years. The issues were identified in a survey of students and residents in the community.
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Schuette, Postumus Lyons make get out the vote push in U.P.
ESCANABA — Bill Schuette and Lisa Postumus Lyons stopped in Escanaba Friday to encourage supporters to get out the vote for the Tuesday election. The two are running for governor and lieutenant governor on the Republican ticket.
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