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Theater organ awaits restoration in Escanaba

ESCANABA — A theater organ that was initially installed in a theater in Detroit in 1916 has made its way to Escanaba by way of Sault Ste. Marie. The monstrous machine, weighing in the neighborhood of two tons, is presently in pieces, and a local division of a national group of organ ...

Manistique business gives back for holiday

MANISTIQUE — A Manistique business is working to give back to the community this holiday season. Barr Team - Keller Williams Northern Michigan Peninsula Partners in Manistique launched its annual Blessing Baskets initiative. The goal is to give back to the community by filling a ...

Early deer numbers in

ESCANABA — Hunters are beginning to register their deer kills with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Firearm deer season opened Friday in Michigan. As of Sunday, the following number of deer kills had been registered: Delta County: Antler - 407 Antlerless - 64 Menominee ...

Business Profile: Bower Auctions is a family affair

By R. R. Branstrom rbranstrom@dailypress.net EDITOR NOTE: The Daily Press will be featuring a series of articles on local businesses, highlighting their history and what makes them unique. The series will run on a regular basis in the Daily Press. — — — EUSTIS — In a village ...

Gladstone officer starts drive to buy drone

GLADSTONE — A local law enforcement agency is seeking donations and/or grants to purchase a new drone. Gladstone Public Safety Officer Leif Sjoquist is looking to add a Brinch Lemur 2 drone to the department. “As an officer with the Gladstone Public Safety and a licensed unmanned ...

Deer season means big bucks for local economy

Local businesses are getting a financial boost from hunters preparing for Michigan’s firearm deer season. The season officially started Friday, and hunters were ready. At Elmer’s County Market, sales were steady for the days before Nov. 15, with the 13th and 14th being the busiest ...