Hometown Escanaba

Craig Woerpel
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Connecting with the people, activities and newsmakers of Escanaba and Michigan‘s Upper Peninsula.

  1. 4H AGO

    RADIO SHOW: Tuesday, April 14, 2026

    Joe Hellberg starts things off, Mike Canull tags up as we talk about rain (flooding), music and just about anything else we can think of. As Head Lion, Joe also talks about the Lions Spring Social on Saturday, April 18 to raise funds for a Fire Safety House for kids to learn about fire safety.

    53 min

  2. 5H AGO

    Gladstone sets lead line financing hearing, reviews fireworks and park upgrades

    The Gladstone City Commission has set an April 27 public hearing on city financing for its lead service line program. Gladstone City Manager Rob Sprietzer and City Commissioner Brad Mantella talk about that and a new fireworks proposal for 2027, a Hannahville 2% grant for a bike trail at the sports park, the purchase of a new K9 police vehicle and changes to the city's metal detecting ordinance.

    22 min

  3. 5H AGO

    Ludington Street Cruise committee finalizes plans for upcoming car show

    Justin Lauscher, chair of the Ludington Street Cruise committee, outlines plans for the May 29 and 30 car show in Escanaba. Construction on Ludington Street altered plans for the first event. Registration is opened April 1 for those who want to put their vehicle in the show.

    12 min

  4. 1D AGO

    RADIO SHOW: Monday, April 13, 2026

    Phil Lynch plays some bluegrass music on the turntable from deep inside his vinyl vault to welcome in a bluegrass concert at Bay College tonight. Plus, the U.P. State Fair announces its first act and the Lunch on Ludington music series is announced. Justin Lauscher joins us to talk about the Ludington Street Cruise.

    56 min

  5. 1D AGO

    Ground to be broken on Northshore Flats condominium in summer

    Matt Sviland of Swanee, Inc., says the plan is to begin construction of a 12-unit waterfront condominium on the shore of Little Bay de Noc in Escanaba this summer. Matt says about a third of the units are already reserved. He describes the units available and how to reserve one.

    15 min

  6. 1D AGO

    United Way to hold School Readiness Summit, participate in Healthy Kids program

    Julie Mallard, executive director of the United Way of Delta County, says parent input is needed at the quarterly School Readiness Summit. It will be held April 27 at the Intermediate School District building in Escanaba. The United Way will also participate in the annual Healthy Kids event at the Northern Lights YMCA on April 18. Plus, Mallard says the United Way will help celebrate the end of the Little Library Winter Tour with the Delta County Family Coalition.

    14 min

  7. 3D AGO

    TRAILS & TALES: April 11, 2026

    The Michigan DNR is proposing a "one-buck rule" for the 2027 season, limiting hunters to one antlered deer statewide to manage growing populations downstate. What does that mean for the Upper Peninsula? Al Ettenhoffer joins us to talk about the discussion at the Natural Resources Commission along with Roy Dahlgren, Bruce Belanger and Marvin Szukalowski. Marvin also talks about ice fishing conditions on Little Bay de Noc.

    51 min

  8. 3D AGO

    RADIO SHOW: Friday, April 10, 2026

    Marvin Szukalowski joins us to talk about ice fishing, writing music and area events. Mike Markwell stops in to tell how preparations are going for the Spring Expo at the U.P. State Fairgrounds this week. Kevin Chown takes over with music from Trevor Ohlson of Iron Mountain and his performance with Pete Ammel at Leigh's Garden Winery. Jim Hansen steps in to wrap things up with Kevin.

    1h 18m
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Connecting with the people, activities and newsmakers of Escanaba and Michigan‘s Upper Peninsula.

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  • Creator
    Craig Woerpel
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Hometown Escanaba