Blood drives planned at Wellspring Church

ESCANABA — The Red Cross will be holding blood drives at the Wellspring Community Church, located in the Delta Plaza Mall, on Jan. 12 from noon to 6 p.m., Jan. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Jan. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The blood drives are open to the community. To make an appointment, call 800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org, sponsor keyword “ESCANABA.”

Those donating between Jan. 1 and 31 will be automatically entered for a chance to win a Super Bowl LVI getaway in Los Angeles, Calif., for them and a guest.

Bells ring for dead

ESCANABA — Bethany Lutheran Church, of Escanaba, rings chimes for those who have passed away in Delta County due to COVID-19 at noon each weekday. According to the church, the bells are a way to honor those lost to the pandemic and remember the families affected by the deaths.