ESCANABA — Loren Woerpel passed recently and I have had an opportunity to review some of his many contributions to the community. Mr. Woerpel was very involved in the Delta County Chamber Delta Force Leadership program.  The program has been blessed to have many great leaders that have ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans cut back sharply on retail spending last month as the holiday shopping season began with high prices and rising interest rates forcing families, particularly lower income households, to make harder decisions about what they buy. Retail sales fell 0.6% from ...

ESCANABA —“It pays to belong” is a catchy phrase that can be used to describe the advantage of membership in the Delta County Chamber of Commerce. This month, quite a few fortunate Chamber members discovered that not only Chamber membership pays, but so does workplace safety. More than ...

Courtesy photo Sign UP Graphics held its grand opening and ribbon cutting recently at its new location at 2424 Ludington Street, Escanaba (formerly 906 Flowers & Gifts). Pictured holding the scissors is Sign UP co-owner Jean Malueg. Jean’s husband and co-owner, Randy Malueg, CPA, is on ...

ESCANABA — This past week, I attended the International Association of Fairs and Exhibitions Convention in Indiana where 2,222 of us in the fair business gathered to “borrow” ideas, network, share success stories, and learn from each other how to create the best possible fair experience. ...

ESCANABA — Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. Based on the fact that for many years I didn’t live in the area, I almost always made it home for Thanksgiving. I have many fond memories getting together on Wednesday night with many friends that also either came back to ...