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Gigantic sled finds home on Escanaba rooftop

ESCANABA — An enormous sleigh and reindeer that landed on an Escanaba rooftop at the corner of 10th Street and 8th Avenue South was a “Christmas surprise,” said Amy Liss. The Lisses had bought a pattern for the craft 13 years ago, but due to busy schedules, the project wasn’t ...

Kwik Trip gets approval for Escanaba store

ESCANABA — Kwik Trip is coming to Escanaba in 2025 after its site plan approval. On Thursday night, the Escanaba Planning Commission unanimously approved a special land use permit and proposed site plan for Kwik Trip’s new location at 501 North Lincoln Road in Escanaba. Kwik Trip ...

What city is snow capital of the U.P.?

KEWEENAW COUNTY — With the latest “snow event” on Wednesday and Thursday morning, Keweenaw County recorded a snowfall total of 6 inches, bringing this season’s total snow on the ground to 20 inches. Relying heavily on winter tourism, many cities and towns across the Upper Peninsula ...

Contest seeks best decorated downtown Esky business

ESCANABA — Escanaba’s downtown businesses could be recognized for decorating their buildings for Christmas through a new promotional project to encourage a festive atmosphere in the city. Residents are being asked to choose their favorite decorated business and vote online to determine ...

For the record

For the record, there were errors in the story “Efforts begin to replace airport administrator,” which ran on page 1A of the Dec. 12 edition of the Daily Press. The official title for Robert Ranstadler is “airport manager,” not “airport administrator.” Ranstadler, who recently ...

Daily Press office closing early Dec. 17

ESCANABA — The Daily Press office will close at noon Tuesday, December 17 to allow employees to attend the company Christmas party. Regular office hours will resume Wednesday, December 18.