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iminor@dailypress.net ESCANABA — After some discussion, the Escanaba City Council unanimously approved a change to the city’s code of ordinances that will ban hunting within city limits. The ordinance, which was first presented at the April 22 regular council meeting, aimed to address an ongoing issue with hunting on land within the Westside Recreation Area. Over the years, the number of hunting blinds appearing in the recreation area has increased, suggesting the area has become popular wi...

iminor@dailypress.net ESCANABA — Efforts to bring more housing options to Escanaba for the city’s aging population were highlighted during Escanaba’s regular city council meeting Thursday. “Escanaba has a large population of Baby Boomers who are slowly approaching retirement age, this has increased the need for alternative housing as homeowners in this age group search for a smaller and easier to manage home,” said Council Member Karen Moore. “Condominiums are an excellent choice fo...

iminor@dailypress.net ESCANABA — As the year comes to a close, officials in Escanaba are preparing for the new year ahead — and hoping for a better year than 2020. “I can tell you honestly, I am looking forward to a much better 2021. 2020 has not treated us well. We’re all very expectant of better times,” said Escanaba Mayor Marc Tall. Tall said one of his personal goals for the coming year was to encourage residents to get the COVID-19 vaccine whenever it is made available to them. O...