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π± How Escanaba finally broke a decade-long hockey drought vs. Houghton
Also, don't miss ESCANABA β Holiday Party on the Escanaba Patch calendar

Good day Escanaba! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. βοΈοΈ
In today's newsletter:
- How Escanaba finally broke a decade-long hockey drought vs. Houghton
Also on today's calendar: Christmas Market at the UP State Fairgrounds.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Windy and not as cold, with a high of 33 and low of 25 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 31, low: 26.
- Thursday: Rain, then snow in the a.m., with a high of 39 and low of 11 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
π° News we're reading
β’ Eskymos take down Gremlins improve to 7-3 (dailypress.net) β Escanabaβs hockey team snapped a decade-long skid against Houghton with a 6-2 win at the Hannahville Ice and Turf Complex in Wells, powered by a fast three-goal start. Local fans can now look ahead as the Eskymos host Marquette on Thursday and Saginaw Heritage on Saturday, riding growing momentum and praise from their longtime rivals.
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πΈ Around Escanaba
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π Upcoming Events in Escanaba
β Featured events β
- ESCANABA β Holiday Party
225 N 21st St, Escanaba
7:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Christmas Market at the UP State Fairgrounds
Upper Peninsula State Fair , 2401 12th Ave N , Escanaba
10:00 am - Christmas Market
Upper Peninsula State Fair , 2401 12th Ave N , Escanaba
10:00 am
Saturday December 20
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π Events Nearby
- JV/V Boys Basketball Games @ North Dickinson
Stephenson Area Schools Stephenson, MI 49887
5:00 pm - Manistique Farmer and Artisan Market
Triangle Park , Arbutus Ave , Manistique
5:00 pm - GSRP Christmas Family Night
MPR
6:00 pm - City of Kingsford Christmas Event
Kingsford High School , 431 Hamilton Ave , Kingsford
4:30 pm - JV/V Girls Basketball Games @ Baraga
Stephenson Area Schools Stephenson, MI 49887
5:00 pm - Terrific Tales Preschool Storytime
Menominee County Library , 319 Railroad St , Stephenson
9:00 am - Winter Holiday Extravaganza at Teaching Family Homes
Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan , 1000 Silver Creek Rd , Marquette
3:00 pm - JV/V Boys Basketball Home Games vs Hannahville
Stephenson Area Schools Stephenson, MI 49887
5:00 pm - Eighties Rewind Christmas Party | Live Music by 'With Intent'
Garden Grove Retreat & Lodging , 6411 State St , Garden
4:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Furnaces and water heaters are common carbon monoxide or CO poisoning sources.
Have a professional inspect heating systems, water heaters and any other fuel-burning appliances and equipment every year. Learn more about CO at⦠(Nextdoor )
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Team Member in Escanaba. Apply here.
- ALDI posted a job opening for Part-Time Store Cashier/Stocker in Escanaba. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Escanaba here.
π Nearby News
Gwinn
- U.P. Scores for Dec. 15 (dailypress.net)
- Russian Cargo Jet Grounded 16 years in Michigan May Soon Fly Again (insurancejournal.com)
Iron Mountain
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-- The Patch AM Team
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