Briefs for Wednesday, July 29, 2026

July 29, 2026

Wells Lions Club raffle winner ESCANABA — The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 52, dated July 27, is Pat Barron 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: 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 s.king@michiganlegion.org. Meeting ...

Briefs for Tuesday, July 28, 2026

July 28, 2026

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 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 s.king@michiganlegion.org. Celebration of Life for Rebecca Papaik ESCANABA — A Celebration of Life honoring Rebecca Papaik will be held on today, July 28, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Eleven ...

Briefs for Monday, July 27, 2026

July 27, 2026

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 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 s.king@michiganlegion.org. Scholarship and student loan checks GLADSTONE — Class of 2026 scholarship checks will be available in the Gladstone High School office starting at 11 a.m. ...

Briefs for Saturday, July 24, 2026

July 25, 2026

Wells Lions Club raffle winner ESCANABA — The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 51, dated July 20, is Pat Barron 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 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 Friday, July 24, 2026

July 24, 2026

Wells Lions Club raffle winner ESCANABA — The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 51, dated July 20, is Pat Barron 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 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 23, 2026

July 23, 2026

Wells Lions Club raffle winner ESCANABA — The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 51, dated July 20, is Pat Barron 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 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 ...