Community

Community Foundation for Delta County announces new fund established

ESCANABA — The Community Foundation for Delta County, an affiliate of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula, has announced a new fund established called the Dan Beggs and Karen Stabile Endowed fund. The purpose of the Fund shall be to help financially support the Lakewood Cemetery in Stonington, Michigan and the Delta Animal Shelter for their operating account with an annual donation. As well as a one-time donation to the Community Foundation for Delta County Feed-The-Kids Backpack School/ Lunch Program. Said fund will start upon their passing. If you’re interested in ...

A humongous occasion

CRYSTAL FALLS, MICH. -- Dina Mia's of Iron River and Sommers Sausage Shop of Crystal Falls donated ingredients to make a 100-square-foot pizza at the Humongous Fungus Festival last weekend. Festival attendees were able to purchase servings for five dollars each; all proceeds went to the ...

LaBonte of Escanaba named to head UPSET

ESCANABA — On Monday, the Michigan State Police (MSP) announced the promotion of Detective Sergeant Matthew LaBonte to detective lieutenant, where he will oversee the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET). UPSET is a multi-jurisdictional narcotics task force serving all 15 ...

Escanaba acknowledges National Farmers Market Week

ESCANABA — This week is National Farmers Market Week, an annual celebration recognizing the important role farmers markets play in supporting agriculture in the Upper Peninsula, healthy food choices and the local economy. Observed through Saturday, National Farmers Market Week was ...

Local Kiwanis donate to Dream Maker Children’s Museum

Spectrum awards $2,500 to Mission of Hope Delta County

ESCANABA — On Saturday, Spectrum announced a donation of $2,500 to Mission of Hope Delta County through the company’s employee-driven grants program that recognizes the value of community service, Spectrum Employee Community Grants. For the past eight years, Mission of Hope has ...