ESCANABA – The area saw several wintry storms in the last couple weeks, but still, the season as a whole is still below its annual snowfall levels. Since local governments were prepared to handle a more severe winter than the one that came, the Escanaba Department of Public Works – which is responsible for, among other things, plowing and salting the roads – was able to tackle some additional tasks. In Escanaba, Public Works is an essential department responsible for maintaining 82 miles of city streets in the areas of sweeping, leaf collection, storm sewer care, sign installation ...