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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 ...

A new chapter for Delta County’s District Court judge

ESCANABA — Delta County 94th District Court Judge Steve Parks is preparing to step away from the bench, bringing a 40-plus-year legal career and 12-year judgeship to close. Parks, 72, will officially retire Dec. 23, ending a career that has taken him from private practice to the Delta ...

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 ...

Serving

ESCANABA — The Stonehouse is reopening. The greater Escanaba community has missed the corner restaurant since December 2024, when a raging fire destroyed the building. Almost two years later, a new structure has been erected at 2223 Ludington St., and its doors have opened to ...

Gladstone businesses, author collaborate for book release

GLADSTONE – A local brewery and lavender company teamed up with best-selling author J.L. Hyde on Tuesday to celebrate the release of Hyde’s newest novel, drawing readers from across the country to downtown Gladstone. The well-attended book release party, hosted by Saunders Point ...

Escanaba City Council to decide on rezoning ordinance

Editor's note: Meeting agendas and their contents are subject to change. The following items were listed on the agenda at the time of publication. The full agenda for today's meeting can be found on the City of Escanaba website. ESCANABA — The Escanaba City Council is set to hold the second reading, public hearing and potential adoption of an ordinance that would rezone 113 S. 10th St., which would allow a homeless shelter to be built on the property. The meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. today at City Hall, 410 Ludington St., Room C101. The controversial ordinance has been a topic ...