iminor@dailypress.net
ESCANABA A new assisted living and memory care facility is one step closer to being built in Escanaba after the city council approved plan for the project.
The Parkview Assisted Living facility will include a 26,145 square foot home for the aged, consisting of both assisted living and memory care units, as well as a garage and 17 cottage duplexes. The cottages will total 34 units, for seniors who are able to live independently.
The main building and two of the duplexes are expected to be constructed in 2021 with the remainder of the cottages to be constructed in the future.
Vickie Micheau
ESCANABA It’s just seven weeks into 2021 and here we are again with a reminder that it is a very special year for the Delta County Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate the Chamber Centennial. We are so thankful to our members who have allowed us to serve the community and support the growth of business and industry in Delta County for the last century.
Looking back at news archives over the last 100 years, it is obvious that the Chamber was actively involved in the strengthening of local business and community development. As an example, it was reported that the Chamber, in its first decade, was instrumental in leading the charge for the formation of Escanaba’s city manager form of government and launching the legislative movement that financially supported school districts. In the not-too-distant past, the Chamber continued its mission of community development by forming several community and economic development organizations.
bonifasarts.org
Need some holiday plans that are safe, socially distanced and family-friendly? Find out about what s happening at the Bonifas Arts Center in Escanaba in this Bonifas Arts Update, in a conversation with Public Radio 90 s Kurt Hauswirth and Sue Roll, Special Projects at the Bonifas.
In this update, you ll hear about classes that help you learn how to make Christmas Biscotti with Lizzy LaFave, and an Art Party with Staci Berg. There is also information about Northern Exposure XXVII, which is an exhibit of a wide variety of contemporary art open for viewing at the Bonifas. Plus, you can mark your calendar for special events such as the Virtual Holiday Art Fair and Family Fun Night.
iminor@dailypress.net
ESCANABA Like the rest of the world, the coronavirus pandemic dominated the local news in 2020. As 2020 draws to a close, here’s a look at some of the major local news stories of the year.
January
1 Escanaba residents Georgios Sitaras and Jami Hentz welcomed OSF St. Francis Hospital and Medical Group’s first baby of the new year at 7:32 a.m. Nicoletta Elizabeth Sitaras weighed 7 pounds, 1.9 ounces and was 19 inches long. She was the couple’s first baby together.
10 Delta County Sheriff’s Department now has two K-9 units after Deputy Chad Newton and K-9 Officer Sage completed training. Newton and Sage, a female Dutch shepherd, are a certified K-9 unit after weeks of being trained by K-9 Master Trainer Marty Munger of Superior K-9 Training, based in Marquette.