August 31, 2026

Sidewalk sales promotion aims to bring customers back downtown

ESCANABA — It has been a challenging summer for businesses along Ludington Street in Escanaba, but with paving work nearing completion, they are hoping a sidewalk promotion will bring customers back downtown. Sue Parker, chair of the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority and owner of Nyman Jewelers, said foot traffic along Ludington Street dropped significantly during […]
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May 15, 2026

Ludington Street construction project in downtown Escanaba remains on schedule

ESCANABA — Officials say construction along Ludington Street in downtown Escanaba continues to move forward on schedule as crews work through the early phases of the major infrastructure project. Eight blocks of Ludington Street have been closed for just over three weeks as contractors replace aging underground utilities. The overall project is expected to take […]
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May 8, 2026

Project Point business workshop focuses on building codes at May meeting

ESCANABA — Understanding building code compliance can be a challenge for many small business owners. The May Project Point: Guiding Businesses to Success workshop aims to provide clarity on an issue that can often seem overwhelming. Following a series of unrelated fires that destroyed businesses such as Race Ramps and landmarks including the House of […]
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May 4, 2026

Escanaba businesses offer specials, experiences and chance to win a sparkling grand prize for Mom

ESCANABA — Businesses in downtown Escanaba are helping to celebrate Mom in a big way during Spoil Mom Week in Escanaba. From May 3 through May 10, businesses along Ludington Street are coming together for a week-long celebration filled with special offers, unique gifts, dining experiences, and giveaways designed to help you treat the mothers […]
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May 2, 2026

Ribbon cutting during construction shows downtown Escanaba is open, growing and thriving

ESCANABA — A new business, Water Lily Gifts & Gather, held a ribbon cutting on the sidewalk at 1113 Ludington Street in Escanaba Friday even as the street was being torn up for construction. During the first week of closure, downtown businesses have been finding ways to welcome customers. "Here is proof that our downtown […]
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May 1, 2026

Ludington Street milling underway in Escanaba as utility work moves forward

ESCANABA — Milling of Ludington Street is continuing today in Escanaba. Construction crews are removing the blacktop from 6th Street to 14th Street. Work from 14th to 16th Street is expected to occur later this summer. Project Manager Darren Pionk of C2AE said removing the pavement is a key step in preparing for underground work. […]
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April 28, 2026

New gift shop, Water Lily Gifts & Gather, opens in downtown Escanaba

ESCANABA — A new retail and creative space is opening in downtown Escanaba this week. Water Lily Gifts & Gather will celebrate its grand opening Friday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1113 Ludington Street. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for noon. The new shop, located within the middle of the downtown […]
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April 22, 2026

Escanaba businesses to remain open during downtown construction

ESCANABA — Businesses have been working to find ways to remain accessible to customers as construction begins on Ludington Street. Five blocks on Ludington Street are closing Thursday, April 23, in downtown Escanaba as construction work gets underway for the summer. Initially, it was announced that construction was to start Monday, April 20, but because […]
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April 13, 2026

Lunch on Ludington returns with full summer music lineup in downtown Escanaba

ESCANABA — The full music lineup has been announced for this summer’s Lunch on Ludington music series, bringing nine weeks of live entertainment to downtown Escanaba. Organized by the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority, the weekly lunchtime concert series will kick off June 10 with the Lark Brothers and wrap up August 5 with Jim and […]
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April 9, 2026

Downtown Escanaba to take on a new look following major construction

ESCANABA — When construction is completed later this year on Ludington Street in downtown Escanaba, what will the street look like? While the primary purpose of the project is to replace aging water and sewer infrastructure beneath Ludington Street, the City is also taking the opportunity to implement several street improvements aimed at enhancing the downtown. […]
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