Flame of Hope Week event in Escanaba
ESCANABA — Local law enforcement and community members gathered Thursday afternoon for the Escanaba Flame of Hope Week community walk/run, a local event held as part of the statewide Flame of Hope Week events supporting Special Olympics Michigan. The event has been hosted by Escanaba Public Safety for many years to raise funds for the organization. All proceeds from registration fees and donations directly support Special Olympics athletes across the state. “We are very impressed with the turnout this year,” said Officer Madison Draze, who took over organizing the event this ...
Community Foundation gives $100K to YMCA and OSF
ESCANABA — For nearly 30 years, the Community Foundation for Delta County (CFDC) held an annual fundraiser first known as MASH and later as “The Legacy.” This year, after a shift toward giving back, the CFDC provided two $50,000 grants for local projects at its annual event, which was held last night. The recipients were the Northern Lights YMCA and the SF HealthCare Foundation. Last year, the CFDC transitioned its annual celebration from a fundraiser to an appreciation dinner to thank sponsorship supporters, legacy backers and in-kind donors for their continued support. "We ...
Sheep show in Manistique
Editor’s note: The information in this article comes from a tentative schedule of the event that is subject to change. Interested parties should check the event website for updates. MANISTIQUE — The North American Hill Sheep Show is coming to Manistique this weekend to the Schoolcraft ...
Holly Peoples elected to Superior Health Foundation Board of Directors
MARQUETTE — Holly Peoples of Gladstone has joined the Superior Health Foundation board of directors, representing Delta County and the south central U.P. Peoples is Director of Business Services, Michigan Works Upper Peninsula, where she has worked in workforce and economic development ...
Community Fundraiser Launched for Proposed Gladstone Bike Park
GLADSTONE — Delta County Nonmotorized Trails (DCNT) has launched a community fundraising campaign to support the development of a new bike park at the John and Melissa Besse Sports Park in Gladstone. The proposed Gladstone Community Bike Park would create a safe, accessible outdoor ...