ESCANABA — Fire killed two people yesterday and injured three at the Delta Inn Motel in Escanaba. A resident on the first floor said he heard an explosion as fire broke out on the second floor of the building. Escanaba Public Safety says residents climbed up onto the roof and escaped over to the adjacent Hiawatha Motel.
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Players de Noc presents a virtual performance of original play ‘Bare Cabin’
ESCANABA — Players de Noc is having a virtual performance of a local play written by JJ Spaulding. It is called “Bare Cabin.” Jamie Peterson says it will be performed from the actor’s homes at a time we are isolated.
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Immature eagle takes flight after lead poisoning rehab
MARQUETTE — A feisty immature bald eagle ready for release was pulled from a box Tuesday before a crowd gathered next to the Superior Dome in Marquette.
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DeChristopher uses music to recognize role of women in Vietnam War
ESCANABA — Joe DeChristopher took the experiences he had of the Vietnam War and wrote a song to honor the woman who served as nurses during the war.
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‘Of Both Minds’ exhibit at Bonifas is mind-blowing
ESCANABA – “Of Both Minds,” a collection of engineering wonders and artistry by inventor and artist Steve Bowles, will be on display in the Bonifas Powers Gallery from Sept. 4 through Oct. 29.
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Fire damages Escanaba home Monday night
ESCANABA — The front of a home in Escanaba was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived Monday night. Escanaba Public Safety says the south end of the second floor was also in flames just before 10:44 p.m.
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Players de Noc opens musical ‘Gypsy’ at Bonifas Theater
ESCANABA — The large cast of 36 actors for Players de Noc’s musical Gypsy includes nine elementary school students as it follows the life of Gypsy Rose Lee from childhood to burlesque performer. It’s a musical that director Lynn Soderberg has long wanted to do.
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Escanaba declares state of emergency for Thursday’s water main break
The Escanaba City Council Monday approved a State of Emergency for the water main break Thursday that closed a portion of the city and drained the city’s main water tower. The action reaffirms Mayor Marc Tall’s declaration on Friday.
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DNR conservation officers respond during stormy, cold, wintry weather
MARQUETTE — With temperatures dropping to 18 degrees below zero, rescuers in Alger County were sent to Clyde Lake to find three snowmobilers whose sleds had fallen through the ice into the water.
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Escanaba closure expected to be longer during water main break
With the amount of ice that was on North Lincoln Road Thursday from the water main break in Escanaba, Public Safety Director Rob LaMarche said they did not expect the road to be open for a couple of days.
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