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Briefs for Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026

Lakeview Cemetery decorations ESCANABA — The Lakeview Cemetery Association asks the public to remove summer decorations, flowers and loose items from sites in the cemetery, located at 2110 3rd Ave S, by Oct. 1 to prepare the grounds for the winter season. Memoir-writing class ESCANABA — A six-week memoir-writing class is held Friday mornings from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Gary Abrahamson Enrichment Center in Escanaba. It began Aug. 28 and goes through Oct. 2. There is no cost, but students are asked to bring their own writing supplies. For more information or to sign up, call ...

Briefs for Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026

Wells Lions Club raffle winner ESCANABA — The $250 winners of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week six, dated Sept. 7, are Jim Crawford and Jeanne Larson, both of Escanaba. Memoir-writing class Circle of Hope cancer support group ESCANABA — The Circle of Hope cancer support group will be holding meetings the second Thursday of each month between 3 and 4 p.m. at the Gary Abrahamson Jr., Music, Arts, and Life Enrichment Center, 2635 First Avenue South, Escanaba, MI. The group aims to provide a welcoming and supportive space for individuals affected by cancer to share, ...

Briefs for Monday, July 13, 2026

Emerald Chase track fundraiser MANISTIQUE — During Folk Fest weekend, the Emerald Chase 5K and 10K Run/Walk that takes place at the boardwalk today at 9 a.m. will raise funds for the Manistique High School girls’ varsity track and field team. Medals will be presented to top finishers. Local businesses and community supporters are event partners. Racers may visit EmeraldsTrack.com/5K to register. Prospective sponsors may contact emason@manistiqueschools.org. Rapid River American Legion summer VSO schedule RAPID RIVER — The Rapid River American Legion summer Veteran Service ...

Briefs for Saturday, July 11, 2026

Wells Lions Club raffle winner ESCANABA — The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 49, dated July 7, is John Romps of Escanaba. Emerald Chase track fundraiser MANISTIQUE — During Folk Fest weekend, the Emerald Chase 5K and 10K Run/Walk that takes place at the boardwalk today at 9 a.m. will raise funds for the Manistique High School girls’ varsity track and field team. Medals will be presented to top finishers. Local businesses and community supporters are event partners. Racers may visit EmeraldsTrack.com/5K to register. Prospective sponsors may ...

Briefs for Thursday, July 9, 2026

Wells Lions Club raffle winner ESCANABA — The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 49, dated July 7, is John Romps of Escanaba. Delta County Republicans meeting The Delta County Republicans will be meeting this evening. The meeting will be held at Bay College, in the BHAT Building, Room 421. The meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. Rapid River American Legion summer VSO schedule RAPID RIVER — The Rapid River American Legion summer Veteran Service Office (VSO) is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: July 14, ...

Briefs for Thursday, July 9, 2026

Wells Lions Club raffle winner ESCANABA — The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 49, dated July 7, is John Romps of Escanaba. Rapid River American Legion summer VSO schedule RAPID RIVER — The Rapid River American Legion summer Veteran Service Office (VSO) is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following Tuesdays: July 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 18, 25 and Sept. 1. The VSO is closed Tuesday, Aug. 11. Shay will return to his Wednesday schedule after this. Appointments can be made by contacting Stacy King Thill at 906-202-4238 or by emailing ...