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Column: Are we turning the corner to spring?

ESCANABA — I stopped by my Mom‘s house about a week ago and she was looking out the window to her backyard. She then said “I can‘t believe how much snow is in the yard! I told her that it wouldn‘t be too much longer and that it would melt quickly. I am usually not that good at predicting the weather, but we immediately had this warming trending and we have lost most of our snow cover. I am glad the weather did cooperate with the many winter events that were postponed last year, but had a great turn out this year. Soon we will start seeing some of the construction for both ...

Emerald City Tacos gets 1st Dollar Award

MANISTIQUE — Schoolcraft Tourism & Commerce (STC) is proud to present its 1st Dollar Award to Emerald City Tacos in recognition of their successful first year in business. The presentation took place on February 5, celebrating the vibrant addition of a Mexican restaurant to downtown ...

Delta Force Class of 2025 kicks off leadership journey

ESCANABA — The Delta Force Class of 2025 officially began its leadership journey, bringing together an impressive group of Delta County professionals eager to deepen their understanding of the local economy and community. The program kicked off on February 20 with Leadership Day, setting ...

Higher Love Cannabis Co. establishing a new location in Escanaba

ESCANABA — Higher Love Cannabis Co. is establishing a new location in Escanaba. It is taking over the former Staples building and is aiming to open April 2025. To get flower to the people and ensure prompt service, Higher Love will open in phases, starting with curbside and express pickup options. Higher Love is known for their award-wining organic flower, exceptional service, premium quality, and unbeatable value. The Escanaba location promises an outstanding experience featuring their best farm-to-table cannabis and more. There will be a grand opening with special promotions ...

State Wide Real Estate of Escanaba expands leadership

ESCANABA — A local business is expanding its leadership team. State Wide Real Estate of Escanaba announced that Christopher S. Gestwicki and his wife, Danielle (Boucher) Gestwicki, and Jason Brownewell and his wife, Rebecca (Bink) Brownewell, have officially joined the ownership ranks. ...

Column: New members join the Delta County Chamber of Commerce

ESCANABA — The Delta County Area Chamber of Commerce provides an avenue for our businesspeople to play a leadership role in building a healthy, vibrant community. We are partners to every community, every business, and every citizen. When a business joins the Delta County Area Chamber of Commerce, they become part of a county-wide network of businesses that have come together to promote quality of life in our area through a healthy business climate. Now is a great time to join the Chamber as we prepare to print and distribute 20,000 copies of our Tourism and Business Directory. This ...