Ilsa Minor

Michigan

News Editor at Daily Press (Escanaba, MI)

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County board appoints new Veterans Affairs Committee

1 week ago | dailypress.net | Ilsa Minor

ESCANABA — A new Veterans Affairs Committee was appointed by the Delta County Board of Commissioners Tuesday, closing the chapter on a process that nearly left the county’s veterans without emergency assistance. Last fall, a countywide millage was approved to create and fund the Delta County Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Affairs Committee.
County board looks at leadership post wages

1 week ago | dailypress.net | Ilsa Minor

ESCANABA — The Delta County Board of Commissioners reviewed the job descriptions and potential wages for two positions in the county’s leadership Tuesday. The positions are being opened as a result of Delta County Administrator Ashleigh Young transitioning to a new role as the manager of the Delta County Airport. Young has worn a number of hats with the county, currently serving as its manager, controller, human resources specialist and interim airport manager.
Voters decide school bond proposals today

1 week ago | dailypress.net | Ilsa Minor

May 6, 2025 News Editor [email protected] GLADSTONE — Voters who live within the Gladstone Area Schools district will have a chance to vote today on the future of two bond millage proposals that would support additions at buildings within the district. The first proposal on the ballot asks residents to support the district borrowing $16.9 million and issuing bonds for the erecting, furnishing, and equipping additions to school buildings; remodeling, furnishing and refurnishing, and...
Inaugural LogJam Music Festival coming to Escanaba June 28

1 week ago | dailypress.net | Ilsa Minor

May 3, 2025 News Editor [email protected] ESCANABA — A new music festival and celebration the area’s logging history is coming to Escanaba June 28. According to Escanaba Downtown Development Director Craig Woerpel, the LogJam Music Festival will be the first time a music festival has come to downtown Escanaba and the first time an event will take advantage of the newly-formed social district. “It’ll be the first time that we’re hoping that we can get things to go with the social district....
Council lets nature trail project die, questions raised

1 week ago | dailypress.net | Ilsa Minor

ESCANABA — Escanaba will not move forward with a plan to add a nature trail to Ludington Park after multiple people questioned the project and the involvement of Council Member Karen Moore. Moore had previously brought the project to the council as the president of the non-profit Enhance Escanaba in early April.
With taxi company closing, DATA looks to fill gaps

2 weeks ago | dailypress.net | Ilsa Minor

ESCANABA — Following the announcement that Escanaba’s only remaining taxi company, JN Taxi, will be closing its doors this month, the Delta Area Transit Authority has announced it intends to fill the service gaps for as many residents as possible — but the authority faces challenges of its own.
Esky officials to explain hikes in water and wastewater rates

2 weeks ago | dailypress.net | Ilsa Minor

ESCANABA — Residents with concerns or questions about intended changes to Escanaba’s water and wastewater rates will have a chance to be heard Thursday during a special meeting held at city hall at 5 p.m.“As part of ongoing efforts to ensure transparency and open communication with customers, the City of Escanaba is inviting the community to participate in the discussion about the necessary changes to water/wastewater rates.
State House resolution urges ending protections for gray wolves

2 weeks ago | dailypress.net | Ilsa Minor

LANSING — The Michigan State House has adopted a resolution urging Congress to enact legislation reinstating the Department of Interior’s prior removal of gray wolves from the endangered species list — a step towards reinstituting wolf hunts in Michigan.
County administrator offered airport manager post

3 weeks ago | dailypress.net | Ilsa Minor

Apr 22, 2025 News Editor [email protected] By Ilsa Minor [email protected] ESCANABA — Delta County Administrator Asheligh Young was offered the position of Delta County Airport manager during a special meeting of the Delta County Board of Commissioners Monday, potentially opening up position of the county’s top-ranking employee. “If she accepts and everything goes as planned, we will have to start looking for a controller and an administrator,” said Delta County Board Chair John...
Good Friday

3 weeks ago | dailypress.net | Ilsa Minor

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