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Tourism growth is economic growth

Over the past decade, Delta County's tourism economy has undergone a remarkable period of growth. The accompanying graph tells part of that story. Based on lodging assessments collected from properties with 10 or more rooms, estimated hotel revenue in Delta County grew from approximately $6.3 million in 2016 to nearly $13 million in 2025, an increase of more than 100 percent. Even more encouraging, our 2026 lodging assessment collections are currently running ahead of last year's record pace. There are many reasons for that growth, and Visit Escanaba is one part of a much larger ...

Hayse makes bid for 94th District Court Seat

ESCANABA — Andrew Hayse, a candidate for 94th District Court judge, is drawing on his experience in the courtroom and his work in the Delta County legal system as he campaigns for the position. Hayse, 32, currently serves as a domestic relations referee in the Delta County 47th Circuit ...

St. Vincent de Paul receives funds

ESCANABA — Community Foundation for Delta County Board of Trustee Members, Mr. Bob VanDamme, Mr. Eric Willour and Mr. Nick Chenier presents a check for $2,697.98 to the St. Vincent de Paul Vice President Escanaba District Ms. Loretta Dechristopher for the Escanaba Food Pantry from the Robert & Anne Schmit Endowed Fund held by the Community Foundation for Delta County, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula. On behalf of the Community Foundation for Delta County Board of Trustees, we are honored to be able to provide annual funds to the St. Vincent de Paul – ...