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Pop-up shop helps animal shelter

SCHOOLCRAFT COUNTY, Mich. – Limestone Financial Credit Union (Limestone FCU) and the Limestone Legacy Foundation recently partnered with the Schoolcraft County Fair Administration (SCFA) to host a Lime Slime Pop-Up Shop at Kids Camp that empowered local students through hands-on learning, entrepreneurship, creativity, and community service. After completing the project, the students chose to donate all profits from Lime Slime to the Eva Burrell Animal Shelter. Their fundraising efforts generated $230, and Limestone Financial Credit Union proudly matched the donation, bringing the ...

Knights of Columbus Council #640 given over $2000

Community Foundation for Delta County Board of Trustees Members Mr. Brian Pahnke and Mr. Bob VanDamme present a check for $2,697.98 to the Escanaba Knights of Columbus Council #640 Grand Knight Mr. Tom Desy from the Robert & Anne Schmit Endowed Fund a fund held by the Community Foundation for ...

End the Silence Walk tomorrow

ESCANABA – The End the Silence Walk will take place tomorrow at the Miracle of Life Building on the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba. Held at the close of National Suicide Prevention Week, the event brings the community together to raise awareness, support prevention efforts, and remember ...

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, ...

Bean bag fundraiser at Upper Hand Brewery

ESCANABA — On Sept. 12, the Upper Hand Brewery is supporting the Escanaba Quarterback Club for a bean bag game based fundraiser. Registration starts at 3 p.m. at Upper Hand Brewery, with play starting at 4 p.m. The entry fee for the event is $25 per two-person team. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the event. There will be entertainment during the event and an after party. Funds raised at the event will go towards the veteran’s picnic, a scholarship fund and other club related activities. To sign up, go to the Upper Hand Brewery Facebook page, or the Escanaba ...