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Biologist is re-envisioning campground

MANISTIQUE — A vacation destination left derelict for years is getting a major facelift. The place is known to many in the area as “the old Ramada Inn.” The hotel building contained restaurants and a swimming pool. The area behind it was a KOA campground. After the Ramada period, the ...

Scouts plant trees on chilly Arbor Day

ESCANABA - With the assistance of three area scout troops, the City of Escanaba planted three young trees in Ludington Park on Friday morning in recognition of Arbor Day. Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday in April in much of the country, though the date is flexible so that states ...

Skills Challenge tested Yooper students in construction and welding

NEGAUNEE — Yesterday, high school construction and welding students from across the U.P. competed in the U.P. Construction/Welding Skills Challenge at the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters & Millwrights Training Center in Negaunee Township. The challenge is an annual ...

Elmer’s collaborates with Upper Hand

ESCANABA -- Two beloved businesses are brewing up a beer that is expected to be on the shelves at one particular county market in about a month. "Elmer's has been our top non-chain retail account in the state, so we wanted to celebrate our strong partnership by creating a beer co-branded ...

Murder mystery opens tonight

ESCANABA — The Delft is once again a theater. This weekend, up to 100 audience members will attend an interactive murder mystery play accompanied by a four-course dinner. For the last several weeks, cast and crew have been preparing for “Slain at the Speakeasy,” a performance set in ...

Upcoming job fair for all, not just students

MENOMINEE -- People looking for work can meet with dozens of potential employers all in one place on Wednesday. The West Bagley Homemakers have been doing good deeds for their community for 70 years. In the past handful, they have organized career fairs to help connect high school students ...