š± How Escanabaās flooding forced a wastewater bypass into Little Bay de Noc
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In today's newsletter:
- How Escanabaās flooding forced a wastewater bypass into Little Bay de Noc
- How Bark Riverās Escanaba shutdown is rippling through workers and knife fans
- Why Escanaba hikers are urged to watch every step right now
Also on today's calendar: Jr & Sr Spring Chorale/Choir Concert 7:00 pm and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Cloudy and cooler, with a high of 52 and low of 38 degrees.
- Saturday: Increasingly windy, temps: high: 46, low: 27.
- Sunday: Cold with snow showers, with a high of 37 and low of 22 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Flooding continues in the Upper Peninsula; State of Emergency declared in Menominee County (miningjournal.net) ā Escanaba residents should know the city is temporarily bypassing part of its wastewater system into Little Bay de Noc because heavy groundwater and rain have overwhelmed capacity. The move comes amid widespread Upper Peninsula flooding, including a state of emergency in Menominee County and sewer overflows in Negaunee, with officials urging caution around floodwaters. 
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ā¢ Bark River Shut Down Amid Scandal: Behind the Iconic Knifemaker's Fall (gearjunkie.com) ā An Escanaba-based mainstay for knife enthusiasts, Bark River Knives permanently closed on March 20, costing roughly 40 to 50 local workers their jobs after the owner admitted to deceptive āMade in USAā practices. The article explains what went wrong, how dealers and customers are affected, and how the founderās son plans to honor warranties and start a new knife company without Bark Riverās equipment. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Hike with caution: it's ground nesting season (dailypress.net) ā If youāre hiking or riding near Escanaba this spring, be extra careful where you stepāwoodcock and grouse are nesting right on the forest floor. The piece explains how these well-camouflaged birds raise their young in Upper Michigan woods and why residents should tread lightly to protect eggs and habitat. Ā Ā Ā
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Interactive Storytime and Dance Mondays
We Rock The Spectrum Up North, 1401 N 26th St Ste 118, Escanaba
10:30 am
Monday April 27
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Other local events
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Jr & Sr Spring Chorale/Choir Concert 7:00 pm
Escanaba Jr/Sr High School , 500 S Lincoln Rd , Escanaba
7:00 pm -
Bay-Con Lego Display
Bay College , 2001 N Lincoln Rd , Escanaba
3:00 pm -
Interactive Storytime and Dance Mondays
We Rock The Spectrum Up North , 1401 N 26th St Ste 118 , Escanaba
10:30 am -
Planning Commission Meeting
Escanaba Township Hall , 4618 20th Rd , Gladstone
8:30 pm -
6th, Jr & Sr Orchestra Spring Concert 7:00 pm
Escanaba Jr/Sr High School , 500 S Lincoln Rd , Escanaba
7:00 pm -
Plantchella
Upper Peninsula State Fair , 2401 12th Ave N , Escanaba
10:00 am -
Toddler Tuesdays
We Rock The Spectrum Up North , 1401 N 26th St Ste 118 , Escanaba
9:00 am
Tuesday April 28
Friday May 1
Monday May 4
Wednesday May 6
Saturday May 9
Tuesday May 12
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Hancock Varsity Baseball @ Gladstone
Gladstone Area High School , 2100 M-35 , Gladstone
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Bark River-Harris Varsity Baseball @ Gladstone
Gladstone Area High School , 2100 M-35 , Gladstone
5:00 pm -
Houghton at Gladstone
Gladstone Area High School , 2100 M-35 , Gladstone
4:30 pm -
Houghton Varsity Softball @ Gladstone
Gladstone Area High School , 2100 M-35 , Gladstone
4:30 pm
Friday April 24
Tuesday April 28
Thursday April 30
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Bay College posted a job opening for Summer Custodial Assistant 2026 in Escanaba. Apply here.
- Auto-Owners Insurance Co posted a job opening for Auto Claims Representative (Northern Michigan) in Escanaba. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Escanaba here.
š Nearby News
Gladstone
- Gladstone Lions Spring Social to raise funds for new Delta County fire safety house (wzmq19.com)
- Gladstone seniors gain real-world experience through mock interviews (dailypress.net)
- Optimism is brewing for Escanaba boys track team (dailypress.net)
Manistique
- Lake Effect Community Arts & Schoolcraft Conservation District to host Earth Day Celebration April 18 (wzmq19.com)
- Jeanne M. Ekstrom- Gundersen (pioneertribune.com)
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