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33-535: The Daily Press is a newspaper published in Escanaba, Michigan , United States. The newspaper serve Delta , Schoolcraft , and northern Menominee counties. The Daily Press publishes editions Monday through Saturday. The newspaper offices are located at 600 Ludington St. in downtown Escanaba, Michigan. The Daily Press was founded as the Escanaba Morning Press on March 19,1909. It competed with

66-483: A cost of $ 11,000. Construction began in the fall of 1867 and was completed in early spring 1868. Until 2017, Escanaba continued to be an important shipping point for iron ore to other Great Lakes ports, especially south to Chicago and northern Indiana. The local paper mill, for many years owned by Mead Corporation 's Publishing Paper Division, was operated by the Verso Corporation until 2022 when it

99-497: A household in the city was $ 29,125, and the median income for a family was $ 36,995. Males had a median income of $ 32,310 versus $ 21,204 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 17,589. About 10.8% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 17.7% of those under age 18 and 9.0% of those age 65 or over. Although the Upper Peninsula is part of the state of Michigan, Escanaba and

132-484: A succession of owners before being bought by its current owner, Ogden Publications.The newspaper remained a morning publication until 1947, when it switched to afternoons. From 1922 to 1978, the Daily Press was known as The Escanaba Daily Press. This article about a Michigan newspaper is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Escanaba, Michigan There is also Escanaba Township , which

165-612: Is also home to the Delta County Sheriff's Office, which employs ten deputies assigned to road and marine patrol. Additionally, the city is home to the newly constructed $ 17.9 million Correctional Facility with a capacity for 160 inmates. Sheriff: Edward Oswald The Delta County Sheriff's Office participates in the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) as part of a multi-agency operation to arrest criminals engaged in

198-497: Is also served by low-power translator stations of WNMU translator W296AX from Marquette, MI (at 96.5 FM), WRPP translator W254AG from Sturgeon Bay, WI (at 98.7 FM), and WHWL translator W261AI from Marquette, MI (at 100.1 FM). WJMN-TV , the local MyNetworkTV television station on channel 3, formerly operated as a satellite of CBS affiliate WFRV in Green Bay. Radio and television signals originating from Door County, WI across

231-793: Is home to the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center, The Waterfront Art Festival, The Players de Noc, The Bay de Noc Choral Society, the Escanaba City Band, and many smaller arts organizations, art galleries, and musical performing groups. Escanaba is located in US Congressional District 1 represented by Jack Bergman (R-2017) . The city is in Michigan's 108th State House District and 38th State Senate District, represented by Beau LaFave (R-2017) and Ed McBroom (R-2019) , respectively. As

264-587: Is north of the city and is not adjacent to it, although a portion of the urban area around the city extends into the township. Both are named for the Escanaba River , which flows into the Little Bay de Noc of Lake Michigan just north of the city. The names are derived from the Ojibwa language . Escanaba was the name of an Ojibwa village in this area in the early 19th century. The Ojibwa are one of

297-520: The Anishinaabe , Algonquian-speaking tribes who settled and flourished around the Great Lakes. The word "Escanaba" roughly translates from Ojibwe and other regional Algonquian languages to "land of the red buck", although some people maintain that it refers to "flat rock". As a European-American settlement, Escanaba was founded in 1863 as a port town by surveyor Eli P. Royce. Early industry was

330-853: The Duluth Missabe & Iron Range railroad in Escanaba. The C&NW would acquire the CMSP&;P 's trackage in Escanaba and Wells . With the creation of the Wisconsin Central railroad, most of the lines in Escanaba were unified in a single operation with the exception of the DMIR and the E&;LS . In 2004, when CN controlled the WC , the DMIR sold to Canadian National. As of April 2021, just

363-473: The Köppen-Geiger climate classification . It is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Escanaba is described as being in the banana belt of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. While most of the peninsula is affected by significant lake-effect snow , Escanaba's winter climate is much milder due to its location on

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396-644: The US -based coated paper company, Verso Corporation for $ 825m in cash. As a result of the acquisition, according to a press release in October 2022, the company changed its name from BillerudKorsnäs to Billerud "to cater to its international customers". Billerud's organization is structured through the regions Europe and North America. In 2023, region Europe corresponds to 66% of the group's net sales, while region North America corresponds to 28%. The largest shareholders are AMF Pension & Funds with 15.74 percent of

429-693: The E&;LS and CN remain. CN owns the last two yards in Escanaba, being the Gladstone Yard, and the Escanaba Ore Docks. The 2001 comedy film Escanaba in da Moonlight is set in Escanaba. The film is known for prominently using Upper Peninsula language and slang. Billerud Billerud AB is a Swedish pulp and paper manufacturer with headquarters in Solna, Sweden. The company simplified its name from BillerudKorsnäs to Billerud after

462-841: The Escanaba Mirror, an evening publication founded in the 1880s. On June 30, 1924, the Mirror was taken over by the Press and the evening paper was discontinued. Daily Press founder John P. Norton left the Press and most of the rest of his estate to the Escanaba Schools upon his death in 1951. The Press was sold shortly after to Frank Russell, publisher of the Marquette Mining Journal, with the proceeds used to create large scholarship program for graduating seniors, as directed by Norton’s will.The paper passed through

495-715: The acquisition of Verso 2022, an American producer of coated paper. Billerud has nine production facilities in Sweden, Finland and the USA with around 6,100 employees in over 13 countries. Its production units are located in Grums , Skärblacka , Frövi / Rockhammar , Gävle and Karlsborg in Sweden, Jakobstad in Finland, Escanaba , Quinnesec and Wisconsin Rapids in the US. The company

528-608: The bay are also generally easily received in the Escanaba area as well. During the solar eclipse of January 24, 1925, Chicago radio station WJAZ, which had been broadcasting from a "motor truck" mounted portable transmitter, was transported to Escanaba, Michigan, to document the effects of the dimming sun on radio transmissions. Escanaba's Harbor Tower, an 18-story apartment building, is the tallest building in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The Escanaba area has been serviced by several railroads. The former Chicago & Northwestern Railroad connected Green Bay to their main system around

561-427: The city. The population density was 1,038.3 inhabitants per square mile (400.9/km ). There were 6,258 housing units at an average density of 494.5 per square mile (190.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 95.66% White , 0.11% African American , 2.61% Native American , 0.33% Asian , 0.02% Pacific Islander , 0.18% from other races , and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of

594-600: The developing Midwest. Iron ore supported industrialization, and became part of steel and other industries in the Midwest. As shipping increased, a lighthouse was needed to warn of a sand shoals in Little Bay de Noc, which extended from Sand Point, a sandspit located just south of and adjacent to the harbor area. The United States Lighthouse Service approved construction of the Sand Point Lighthouse at

627-594: The most populous area in Delta County , Escanaba's four precincts span three of Delta County's five Districts: Precinct 3 The Escanaba City Council consists of five council members who are elected to four-year terms. A Mayor, and a Mayor Pro-Tem are selected by the council members at the first regular meeting following the election. Escanaba established its own Department of Public Safety in 1975, which provides police and firefighting services to city residents. Director of Public Safety: Robert LaMarche Escanaba

660-442: The population. There were 5,622 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.8% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.0% were non-families. Of all households 38.2% were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

693-490: The population. 17.0% were of German , 16.5% French , 11.4% French Canadian , 8.8% Swedish , 6.4% Irish and 5.2% English ancestry, according to Census 2000 . There were 5,800 households, out of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.2% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.2% were non-families. Of all households 37.0% were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who

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726-501: The processing and harvesting of lumber, dominated in this area by Daniel Wells Jr. , Jefferson Sinclair, and Nelson Ludington . Ludington later moved his headquarters to Chicago, where he also entered banking. I. Stephenson established a successor lumber company in the area and also became a capitalist. Before the war, iron ore was being mined from the Marquette Iron Range , which shipped out on barges from Escanaba. By

759-762: The public schools in Escanaba, which includes various elementary schools, the middle school, and the high school . There is also a private school, Holy Name Catholic School, which teaches pre-school children all the way up to eighth grade. Bay College , a public 2-year college, was founded in the city in 1962. It offers various two year degrees and certificate programs ranging from welding, public safety, business, nursing, among others. Local radio stations include KMB Broadcasting's WDBC 680 AM ( adult standards ) and WYKX 104.7 FM ( country music ), Lakes Radio's WCHT 600 AM (news/ talk ), WGLQ 97.1 FM ( adult top 40 ), WCMM 102.5 FM (country), and WGKL 105.5 FM ( oldies ), and standalone WUPF 107.3 FM ( classic hits ). Escanaba

792-543: The same time that they built their mainline to Escanaba. The CMSP&P otherwise known as the Milwaukee Road connected Escanaba to their system shortly thereafter. In 1898, the Escanaba & Lake Superior owned by Issac Stephenson constructed a line from its connection to the Milwaukee Road . Both the C&;NW and the CMSP&P ran passenger service to the Escanaba area as well. The C&NW also connected to

825-718: The same year, BillerudKorsnäs acquired paper production facilities both in Jakobstad and Tervasaari , Valkeakoski , in Finland from UPM Kymmene . Valkeakoski was closed down and the paper machine for MG paper was moved to Skärblacka mill in 2017. In 2013, Kinnevik sold its shares in BillerudKorsnäs to pension firms AMF, Alecta and the Fourth Swedish National Pension Fund. In March 2022, BillerudKorsnäs completed its acquisition of

858-547: The time of the American Civil War , this port was important to the Union as a shipping point for these ores, in addition to lumber. The Menominee Range and Gogebic Range of Michigan became important for iron ore after the war, in the 1880s. In 1994, Michigan produced about 25% of the iron ore nationally. Initially lumber was still integral to shipbuilding, and supported the construction of houses in cities throughout

891-411: The use, sale, and distribution of drugs throughout Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The Delta County Courthouse serves all of Delta County. The courthouse includes the 47th Circuit Court , the 94th District Court , and Probate Court . In 2003, the school board opted to completely renovate the historic 1930s junior high school, rather than move it outside of town. Escanaba Area Public Schools operate

924-539: The western Upper Peninsula sometimes have closer cultural ties to the state of Wisconsin . Pasties are a significant tourist attraction. Many ethnic groups adopted the pasty for use in the Copper Country copper mines; the Finnish immigrants within the region mistook it for the traditional piiraat and kuuko pastries. The pasty has become strongly associated with all cultures in this area. Escanaba

957-516: The windward Lake Michigan shoreline. As of the census of 2010, there were 12,616 people, 5,622 households, and 3,090 families residing in the city. The population density was 979.5/sq mi (378.2/km ). There were 6,178 housing units at an average density of 479.7/sq mi (185.2/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White , 0.4% African American , 2.6% Native American , 0.6% Asian , 0.3% from other races , and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of

990-439: Was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.82. The median age in the city was 41.4 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 13,140 people, 5,800 households, and 3,294 families residing in

1023-449: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.88. In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males. The median income for

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1056-494: Was formed in November 2012 through the merger of Billerud AB and Korsnäs AB. In the 2012 merger, Billerud was the formal buyer. Korsnäs' owner, Investment Kinnevik AB , received a sum of SEK 3.2 billion as well as 25.1% of the votes in the new company and consequently became the largest owner in the merged BillerudKorsnäs. Behind the merger, was an ambition to become an internationally leading packaging manufacturer . During

1089-617: Was sold to Billerud . Located on the outskirts of the city alongside the Escanaba River, in 2018 the mill was Escanaba's largest employer. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 16.50 sq mi (42.73 km ), of which 12.88 sq mi (33.36 km ) is land and 3.62 sq mi (9.38 km ) is water. This climatic region is classified as humid continental climate , abbreviated "Dfb", according to

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