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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 ...

Briefs for Thursday, July 2

Wells Lions Club raffle winner GLADSTONE — The $250 winners of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 48, dated June 29, are Colleen Jensen of Escanaba and Scott Neurohr of Gladstone. Gladstone Public Library hours GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Public Library will be closed tomorrow. Regular summer hours will resume Monday, July 6. 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 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug. 4, 18, 25 and Sept. 1. The VSO ...

Briefs for Tuesday, June 30, 2026

American Legion Post 115 meeting ESCANABA — The American Legion Post 115, Escanaba River, will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Flat Rock Hall. Delta Dems to meet ESCANABA — Rachel Keys, the Democratic candidate for Michigan’s 108th district, and Amy Fudala from Delta Area Transit Authority will speak at the next Delta County Democrats meeting on Wednesday at the USW Hall, 1201 Sheridan Rd., Escanaba and on Zoom. Social time begins at 6:30 p.m. Fudala will speak on the DATA millage proposal. The Delta Dems welcomes new members and guests. For more information, email ...