ESCANABA — The water main break in Escanaba that spewed a million gallons of water on city streets yesterday, including North Lincoln Road, was repaired hours after it was discovered despite sub-zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills that slowed the process.
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Residents asked to limit water usage as major water main break floods Escanaba
It took several hours this morning to find a water main break near the Bowl-A-Rama and Delta Plaza Mall in Escanaba. Escanaba Water Wastewater Superintendent Jeff Lampi says it caused flooding in a wide area of Escanaba including North Lincoln Road.
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Eight schools in Delta Schoolcraft ISD close two days for frigid cold
Schools in the Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District took the unusual step of deciding to close schools Wednesday and Thursday on Tuesday due to a forecast of unusually frigid temperatures.
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Holy Name Catholic announces new high school campaign
ESCANABA — Holy Name Catholic School announced a $10.7 million capital campaign to re-establish a high school education program. The high school closed in 1971. Amber Hartman with the Holy Name High School Planning Committee said a feasibility study by a Marquette firm showed a high school program would be viable at Holy Name.
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Communities urged to decide on commercial marijuana sales
ESCANABA — Many communities in the U.P. are deciding how they are going to respond to the legalization of marijuana following voter approval of Proposal One in November.
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Delta County Commissioners hold meeting in new jail
The Delta County Board of Commissioners met within the walls of the new jail Tuesday. Normally, they meet on the other side of the county service building. The recreation room in the correctional facility was set up for the meeting.
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Ribbon cutting, tours held at new Delta County Jail
More than 400 people toured the new Delta County Correctional Facility and Sheriff’s office Tuesday. They were able to walk into the cells and view the pod concept of the jail. One of those was former Delta County Sheriff Gary Ballweg.
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Escanaba band students to hold pancake dinner to support program
ESCANABA — Band Boosters at the Escanaba High School are holding a pancake dinner fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 7. Senior Bella Wessell says along with the pancakes, students participating in the solo ensemble competition will perform throughout the fundraiser.
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Successful hunters share hunting stories at annual Deer Poll
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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