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Organ concert at St. Joseph and St. Patrick

ESCANABA — Organist David Troiano will be returning to Escanaba at St. Joseph and St. Patrick Parish on Monday at 7 p.m. Troiano’s performances have garnered notice for their clean performances, musicality and interesting programing. The performance is free of charge, though a free-will ...

YMCA fall football registration to open

ESCANABA – The Northern Lights YMCA has announced that registration for its popular Fall Football programs opens to everyone on Monday. Families are encouraged to register early, as both programs fill quickly and space is limited. The YMCA offers two exciting football opportunities designed to introduce young athletes to the game while emphasizing fun, teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill development. Pee Wee Football is an instructional program for children ages four to six. Young players will learn the fundamentals of football through age-appropriate drills, games, and activities in ...

Gladstone City Commission to meet

GLADSTONE — The regular meeting of the Gladstone City Commission on Monday evening will include the review of a city manager contract, critique of the city’s off-road vehicle (ORV) ordinance, discussion of vacant properties and other items of business. The city commission routinely meets at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of each month, except when cancelled or rescheduled for holidays. The meetings, located at City Hall at 1100 Delta Ave., are open to attendance by the public. After Eric Buckman retired from the position of city manager, Robert Spritzer, formerly the water ...

Purple Lavender Farm blooms into U.P. attraction

BARK RIVER — An abandoned 40-acre property that once sat vacant has blossomed into Purple Lavender Farm, where more than 6,000 lavender plants drew hundreds of visitors this weekend for the farm's first public U-Pick Lavender event. Area residents flocked to the fragrant farm at W181 ...