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Fundraiser raises support for local cancer patients

BARK RIVER — The Delta County Cancer Alliance, along with the Church Brewery in Bark River, hosted a Brews for Boobs fundraising event on Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. This was the first of what organizers hope will become an annual event to raise awareness of breast cancer and fundraise for the DCCA’s local endeavors. The event included multiple 50/50 raffles and prize basket raffles; a bake sale; and event shirt sales, the total proceeds of which have gone directly toward the DCCA and its support of local breast cancer patients. Partial proceeds from bar sales were also donated to ...

Escanaba City Council rejects rezoning for proposed homeless shelter

ESCANABA — The Escanaba City Council unanimously denied an amendment to an ordinance Thursday that would have rezoned 113 S. 10th St. for a homeless shelter. If approved, the ordinance amendment would have changed the zoning designation of 113 S. 10th St. — formerly occupied by ...

Fun with trucks

ESCANABA -- The eighth annual Fall Family Fun Day took place on the Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds on Saturday, serving to collect donations for Toys for Tots as well as provide people of all ages the opportunity to see public service vehicles and equipment up close. Among those in ...

St. Vincent de Paul receives funds

ESCANABA — Community Foundation for Delta County Board of Trustee Members, Mr. Bob VanDamme, Mr. Eric Willour and Mr. Nick Chenier presents a check for $2,697.98 to the St. Vincent de Paul Vice President Escanaba District Ms. Loretta Dechristopher for the Escanaba Food Pantry from the Robert & Anne Schmit Endowed Fund held by the Community Foundation for Delta County, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula. On behalf of the Community Foundation for Delta County Board of Trustees, we are honored to be able to provide annual funds to the St. Vincent de Paul – ...

Launched

ESCANABA — A new recreation opportunity is available to residents and visitors of Delta County. As of Sept. 26 — last Saturday — kayaks are available to rent right near the boat launch at Pioneer Trail Park. Initial reaction to the addition has been positive, said Delta County Park ...

Entertainment schedule for Oct. 2-8

Please check with venues first in case of cancellation Friday, Oct. 2: — Jacobetti Home, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. – Tom Edberg’s Sundown — Upper Hand Brewery, 5-8 p.m. – Annual Plaidurday Event with Jeff McNiven — Saunders Point Brewing in Gladstone, 6-9 p.m. – George Sailer and Bill Sjoquist — By George Brewery in Munising, 6-9 p.m. – Tom Edberg’s Sundown — CK Downtown Martini Lounge, 7-9 p.m. – Macy & Travis — Fresh Coast Lounge, 7-10 p.m. – Caleb & Emily — Sandstone Terrace in Iron Mountain, 7-10 p.m. CT – Cosmic Exposure — Island Resort & Casino ...