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County board, city council take action

ESCANABA — The Delta County Board of Commissioners and the Escanaba City Council both held regular meetings this week. Here is a look at what took place: On Tuesday, the Delta County Board of Commissioners: — Appointed Wendy Holzenkamp, a real estate broker/real estate salesperson at the Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realtors Escanaba office, and Steve Viau, former Gladstone City Commissioner and Delta County Commissioner, to the Delta County Brownfield Authority. — Approved an initial work agreement for the FY 2027 Emergency Management Performance Grant, which Emergency ...

Flame of Hope Week event in Escanaba

ESCANABA — Local law enforcement and community members gathered Thursday afternoon for the Escanaba Flame of Hope Week community walk/run, a local event held as part of the statewide Flame of Hope Week events supporting Special Olympics Michigan. The event has been hosted by Escanaba Public Safety for many years to raise funds for the organization. All proceeds from registration fees and donations directly support Special Olympics athletes across the state. “We are very impressed with the turnout this year,” said Officer Madison Draze, who took over organizing the event this ...

The 2026 Delta Force Leadership Class will graduate soon!

I have had the opportunity to present at the Delta Force Economic Development Day since 2014. Every year I come away from the session impressed with the individuals that participated in that particular class. The program remains very instrumental in helping develop and enhance leadership ...

Business After Hours at Upper Hand Brewery

ESCANABA — The next Business After Hours event, sponsored by Upper Hand Brewery, located just past the Delta County Airport at 3525 Airport Road, Escanaba, will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event will give attendees an opportunity to socialize, network with local business people, and enjoy appetizers and drinks. A brand-new Upper Hand Brewery beer, “Phoenix Rising,” will be released at the event as well, with attendees offered samples. Business After Hours is a social event held each month, and provides an opportunity to make valuable business contacts, as ...

Cornell animal cruelty cases bound over

ESCANABA — The cases involving three Cornell residents facing nine animal-cruelty charges are now in the hands of the Delta County 47th Circuit Court. Kruzz Makosky, Brianna Makosky and Nichole Jarvey appeared in the Delta County 94th District Court on Thursday to address no contact ...

Escanaba & Lake Superior Railroad Company receives new management

ESCANABA — The Escanaba & Lake Superior (E&LS) Railroad Company is entering a new chapter. On Aug. 21, four members of the company’s management were escorted out of the business and let go. Tyler Delvaux — former vice president of operations — and his wife, Taylor Delvaux — former ...