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Highline has new location in Escanaba

Daily Press photo Highline Internet recently held a grand opening and ribbon cutting at its new retail space at 1300 Ludington Street in downtown Escanaba. The celebration included food, drinks and prize drawings. Highline’s business phone number is (888) 212-0054. The ribbon cutting is ...

Column: Delta Force students participate in Government Day

ESCANABA — Students learned firsthand what it takes to serve on a city council during the latest Delta Force session, which focused on Government. Students learned from local city and county government leaders and took part in a mock city council meeting. Government Day, the third session of this year’s Delta Force Class, was held at the Delta County Commerce Center. To start the day, everyone was treated to breakfast provided by Walmart of Escanaba. Delta Force students watched a video in which they learned the classic “Robert’s Rules of Order”, describing the essential ...

Fox Marquette Subaru donates cleanup effort

MARQUETTE — Fox Marquette Subaru donated $16,400 to the Great Lakes Scuba Divers & Lake Preservation Club from proceeds gathered during the Subaru Share The Love Event. For every new Subaru sold or leased during the 2022 Subaru Share The Love event, Subaru donated $250 and Fox Marquette donated $60 to a designated local charity, or four national charities. Fox Marquette Subaru designated Great Lakes Scuba Divers & Lake Preservation as the 2022 local charity recipient. “Their mission to clean up the Great Lakes of debris and garbage is important to us, that’s why we ...

New president and board member appointed to Baybank

ESCANABA — Michael Nardi CEO and the Board of Directors of Baybank announces that Mark W. Lektzian has been appointed as president of the bank and as such also becomes a member of the board of directors. Lektzian comes to the bank with a wealth of banking knowledge, covering 38 years of ...

Column: The spotlight is on Delta County

ESCANABA — We are starting to turn the page on the grips of our cooler weather to the anticipation for many of the spring, summer and fall outdoor activities. I have noticed the spotlight on many of our news items from Delta County. I was actually contacted by three news agencies from downstate regarding the situation at the Billerud Escanaba Paper Mill. It was with great pride to describe the roll the mill has played over the last 100 plus years in our local economy. It was truly refreshing to see the comment from Billerud President & CEO Christoph Michalski “Our top priority ...

Column: April is National Volunteer Month – cheers to our volunteers

ESCANABA — During the month of April, Americans across the country join together to celebrate the invaluable contributions of community volunteers. Fortunately for us, the Delta County Ambassadors’ volunteer spirit is observable all year. Year-round, members of this elite volunteer service organization can be seen meeting guests and welcoming them at various Chamber and community events. Considered to be the hospitality arm of the Chamber, you will see them at ribbon cutting celebrations with their trademark giant scissors giving a red ribbon welcome and encouragement to members and ...