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Escanaba City Council rejects rezoning for proposed homeless shelter

ESCANABA — The Escanaba City Council unanimously denied an amendment to an ordinance Thursday that would have rezoned 113 S. 10th St. for a homeless shelter. If approved, the ordinance amendment would have changed the zoning designation of 113 S. 10th St. — formerly occupied by Bertrands and Bittner Engineering — from the existing Commercial 'E' district to the Residence (Multifamily) 'C' district to allow "Hope on the Horizon" — an organization awaiting paperwork to become a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — to establish a homeless shelter. Almost two dozen community members ...

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 – ...

Launched

ESCANABA — A new recreation opportunity is available to residents and visitors of Delta County. As of Sept. 26 — last Saturday — kayaks are available to rent right near the boat launch at Pioneer Trail Park. Initial reaction to the addition has been positive, said Delta County Park ...

Entertainment schedule for Oct. 2-8

Please check with venues first in case of cancellation Friday, Oct. 2: — Jacobetti Home, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Tom Edberg’s Sundown — Upper Hand Brewery, 5-8 p.m. – Annual Plaidurday Event with Jeff McNiven — Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone, 6-9 p.m. – George Sailer and Bill Sjoquist — By George Brewery in Munising, 6-9 p.m. – Tom Edberg’s Sundown — CK Downtown Martini Lounge, 7-9 p.m. – Macy & Travis — Fresh Coast Lounge, 7-10 p.m. – Caleb & Emily — Sandstone Terrace in Iron Mountain, 7-10 p.m. CT – Cosmic Exposure — Island Resort & Casino ...

Bay Film Series announces fall schedule

ESCANABA, MI — The Bay Film Series at Bay College announces its Fall 2026 schedule. For over 30 years, the Film Series has celebrated the art of filmmaking, showcasing art house, international, and award-winning movies. The set of films begin on October 22, with the independent film Olmo, ...

Israel Mandrake and Tommy G bring mentalism, hypnosis and laughter to the Island

HARRIS — The Island Resort & Casino, together with Radio Results Network, invite the public to experience an unforgettable evening of mind-bending mentalism, hypnosis, comedy and magic when Mentalist Israel Mandrake takes the stage with special guest Hypnotist Tommy G. One night only — Saturday, March 27, 2027. Tickets are on sale now through the casino. Israel Mandrake, known as the “Madman of Mind Magick,” captivates audiences with his unique mix of psychological illusions, mentalism, and witty sarcasm. With over 25 years of experience in mentalism, hypnosis, and magic, he has ...