ESCANABA – Escanaba Green Energy said it expects to close on the sale of the Escanaba Power Plant by the end of September. The company notified the city of the possibility Thursday.
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Escanaba DDA needs new director to move projects forward
ESCANABA – The Escanaba Downtown Development Authority is still looking for a new director. DDA Chair Sue Parker says they haven’t found anyone qualified to fill the position.
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Exhibitors get ready for Lake States Logging Congress
ESCANABA – Exhibitors at the Lake States Logging Congress and Equipment Expo spent three days setting up their displays at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba. The show runs Friday and Saturday.
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Timber industry concerns talked about at Logging Congress
ESCANABA – Among the issues that will dominate discussions at the Lake States Logging Congress this weekend in Escanaba will be the condition of Michigan roads and the availability of timber on national forests.
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Delta County approves budget, Pinecrest looks to add new service
ESCANABA – Delta County has approved it 2013-14 budget. Administrator Nora Viau says the nearly $9.5 million budget is about $300-thousand more than last year.
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Big logging equipment moves in for 68th annual Logging Congress
ESCANABA — Crews are spreading wood chips and some of the big pieces of logging equipment are starting to arrive at the U.P. State Fairgrounds for the 68th annual Lake States Logging Congress and Equipment Expo.
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Enrollment down at Bay College as high school numbers drop
ESCANABA – Fewer students are returning to Bay College Monday in Escanaba and Iron Mountain than last year. Aug. 26 is the first day of the fall semester. Laura Coleman, Bay College president, says the decrease is not unexpected as fewer students are graduating from area high schools.
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