ESCANABA — On Monday, the Michigan State Police (MSP) announced the promotion of Detective Sergeant Matthew LaBonte to detective lieutenant, where he will oversee the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET). UPSET is a multi-jurisdictional narcotics task force serving all 15 ...
ESCANABA — This week is National Farmers Market Week, an annual celebration recognizing the important role farmers markets play in supporting agriculture in the Upper Peninsula, healthy food choices and the local economy. Observed through Saturday, National Farmers Market Week was ...
ESCANABA — On Saturday, Spectrum announced a donation of $2,500 to Mission of Hope Delta County through the company’s employee-driven grants program that recognizes the value of community service, Spectrum Employee Community Grants. For the past eight years, Mission of Hope has ...
ESCANABA — A massive crowd gathered at the south end of Ludington Park on Saturday to see the works of visiting artists at this year’s Waterfront Arts Festival. The event ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with more than 50 artists displaying their work. Local food trucks were also present to provide food and refreshments to the crowd. Live music was performed from the nearby Karas Bandshell. Musical acts included Remnants Barbershop Chorus, the Escanaba City Band and Make Believe Spurs. “We are super thankful to our sponsors, every vendor we had, the amazing food trucks and our ...
ESCANABA -- People who have home bee yards or are considering starting a hive find other souls with common interests in the Bay de Noc Beekeeping Club. Members with a range of experience learn from each other, share tips, show off their hives and attend informational sessions. They meet the ...
