ESCANABA — The traditional culinary icon of the region, transformed into a new format, has changed the game. The Pizzasty, first invented by Marv Szukalowski in 2012 and manufactured by DeBacker's Dairy since 2026, is now offered by a number of area businesses. The Pizzasty is a round, ...
ESCANABA -- The eighth annual Fall Family Fun Day took place on the Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds on Saturday, serving to collect donations for Toys for Tots as well as provide people of all ages the opportunity to see public service vehicles and equipment up close. Among those in ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
