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Presentation On Lumber Camps Thursday At Escanaba Library
The Escanaba Public Library announces a performance by Storyteller Michael Deren on Thursday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m Deren recreates the great Northern Michigan lumber boom of the 19th Century as a Lumbe...
Jack Hall Jun 26, 2019

AG Nessel Joins Crackdown On Illegal Robocalls
"Nothing is more annoying, more intrusive, uninvited and unwelcome than robocalls - and yet, Michigan residents fall victim to an avalanche of illegal calls each day," Michigan Attorney General Dana N...
Jack Hall Jun 26, 2019

Sault's Poe Lock Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Wednesday, June, 26 2019 marks 50 years since the Poe Lock had an inauguration ceremony to mark its opening. The Philip R. Clarke, the first freighter to pass through the modern Poe Lock, made another...
Jack Hall Jun 26, 2019

U.P. Congressman Introduces Bill On Veteran Mental Health
Today, Congressman Jack Bergman (R-MI01) and Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA06) introduced the IMPROVE Well-Being for Veterans Act (Incorporating Measurements and Providing Resources for Outreach...
Jack Hall Jun 26, 2019

Northern Michigan University Hires Men's Basketball Coach
Northern Michigan University has named Matt Majkrzak as their new Head Men's Basketball Coach. "Matt is exceptionally organized and his communication skills are outstanding, said Northern Michigan dir...
Jack Hall Jun 26, 2019

U.P. High School Football All-Star Week Continues
Day 2 of the U.P. Football All-Star week has concluded. The second day for both teams saw them settling in to their practice routines. Practice was held once in the morning and again in the afternoon....
Jack Hall Jun 25, 2019

Escanaba Community Celebrates Softball State Title
CLICK BELOW TO LISTEN TO ESKYMO COACH GARY SALO COMMENTS The Escanaba High School softball team was the toast of the town Tuesday at a community-wide celebration of the girls' second straight state ch...
Jack Hall Jun 25, 2019

Aspirus To Build 'Family House' In Wausau, Wisconsin
Aspirus recently announced a project that exemplifies our commitment to transforming to better serve the needs of patients and families. The Aspirus health system serves patients in 14 counties across...
Jack Hall Jun 25, 2019

Northern Michigan University Hosting Swedish Wrestlers
The Northern Michigan University Olympic Training Site is holding its annual Superior International Wrestling Camp June 24-29. This year the Swedish delegation includes both a Greco-Roman and a female...
Jack Hall Jun 25, 2019

U.P. All-Star Football Players Hold Food Drive
Day 1 of the All-Star week is in the books. What a day! All of the players checked in and each team completed two practices. Both teams got to practice once in the Dome, and for many, it was the first...
Jack Hall Jun 25, 2019

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