Good morning, this is Local Pulse for Friday, November 22, 2024.

We're starting off with a heartwarming story from Escanaba, where local residents were surprised with turkeys instead of tickets during traffic stops. Yesterday, Escanaba Public Safety partnered with Elmer's County Market and Great Lakes Wealth Advisors to give away 20 turkeys to unsuspecting motorists. This is the eighth year Elmer's has participated in this program, aiming to show that interactions with law enforcement can be positive. Officers used discretion to determine who would receive a turkey, and both day and night shift officers were involved in handing out the turkeys[1].

Moving on to other local news, there are no major hiring announcements or significant job market updates to report today. However, we encourage you to check local job listings for new opportunities.

In real estate, there are no notable commercial or residential property sales to mention today. However, with Thanksgiving approaching, many are looking forward to spending time with family and friends, which might impact local real estate activities.

From city hall, there are no significant decisions affecting daily life to report today. However, we remind you to stay informed about local policies and updates.

Weather-wise, it's a chilly morning, and we're expecting the first snowflakes of the season today. This might impact your commute and outdoor activities, so be sure to check the latest forecasts and plan accordingly.

In new business activity, there are no major openings or closings to report today. However, local businesses are gearing up for the holiday season, so be sure to support your local community.

Looking ahead to community events, there's a Thanksgiving Eve celebration planned with live music from local country acts. This promises to be a fun event to kick off the holiday season.

In local school achievements, there are no specific updates to mention today, but we're always proud of our local students and their accomplishments.

For a feel-good community story, we go back to the turkey giveaway in Escanaba. It's a wonderful example of community spirit and the positive impact that local businesses and law enforcement can have on residents.

In today's crime report, there are no significant incidents or arrests to report from the past 24 hours. However, we remind you to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to local authorities.

This has been Escanaba Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.