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In today's newsletter:

  • How Escanaba's women's club is shaping local causes this year.
  • How bigger, brighter flower displays could reshape downtown Escanaba
  • What to expect when Sault's Blue Devils visit Escanaba Friday night.

Also on today's calendar: Township Board Meeting and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Some brightening, with a high of 67 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 65, low: 56.
  • Thursday: A steady morning breeze, with a high of 68 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. GFWC hosts district clubs at lakeside venue in Esky (dailypress.net) — Escanaba's General Federation of Women's Clubs chapter recently welcomed fellow Upper Peninsula clubs for a social meet-and-greet at the Escanaba Yacht Club, followed by their District 5 meeting in town. Local members highlighted scholarships, support for Bay Cliff Health Camp, and women's health initiatives, while encouraging Escanaba residents to join the club or rent the waterfront clubhouse for community events.
   

2. Escanaba DDA plans expanded downtown flower program (dailypress.net) — Escanaba's Downtown Development Authority is ramping up its role in caring for and expanding downtown flower displays, aiming to brighten streets and attract more shoppers. With a new watering vehicle, added containers, and city grant support, the program is designed to boost property values, fill vacant storefronts, and make downtown feel more welcoming year-round.
   

3. Panthers, Bulldogs and Bays win big (sooleader.com) — Area high school football teams lit up the scoreboard Friday, and now Escanaba fans can look ahead to hosting the winless Sault squad this coming Friday. After big nights from Pickford, Rudyard, and Brimley, the Blue Devils will head to Escanaba seeking their first victory, giving local supporters a fresh home matchup to circle.
   

4. Record-high diesel prices impact Escanaba truck driving school (uppermichiganssource.com) — Escanaba's Midwest Truck Driving School is grappling with record-high diesel prices that have nearly doubled the cost of filling a semitruck and forced a new $500 fuel surcharge for students. Director Josh Barron says small carriers and local owner-operators are parking equipment, yet strong nationwide demand for drivers is still keeping the school's enrollment waitlist a month or two long.
   

5. Appellate court denies Escanaba man's challenge to 2024 convictions (dailypress.net) — An Escanaba man's challenge to his 2024 assault and resisting convictions has been rejected by the Michigan Court of Appeals, leaving his jail sentence and fines in place. The ruling details a downtown Escanaba bar incident, police testimony, and why judges found his claims of ineffective legal counsel and concussion-related defenses unpersuasive.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 29
  • Downtown Development Authority - Events Committee →
    1202 Carpenter Ave., Iron Mountain
    12:00 pm
  • Sharks Football 7-8 Away vs. Norway
    Stephenson Area Schools Stephenson, MI 49887
    5:00 pm
  • Soccer (Boys JV) @ Escanaba Area Public High School
    Breitung Township Schools Kingsford, MI 49802
    5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • KFC posted a job opening for Team Member in Escanaba. Apply here.
  • Cost Cutters posted a job opening for Hair Stylist in Escanaba. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Escanaba here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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