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Food donations at Menards will go to Salvation Army

ESCANABA -- Menards stores around the region are now serving as drop sites for non-perishable food items during the months of June and July, 2026. "We’re excited to participate in this wonderful opportunity while lending a helping hand to the community," said a press release from the company. In Escanaba, contributions will be donated to the Salvation Army, which operates a food pantry as well as community lunch at 3001 5th Ave. S. Though largely known for being a home improvement retailer, Menards also offers a wide variety of non-perishable food items, from boxes of cereal to ...

Local author, educator launches Bible study series

ESCANABA — Reading the entire Bible is a goal many start but not all finish. Christopher Hintsala decided to teach the entire Bible one chapter at a time on video for anyone in the world who wants to learn. Hintsala, an Escanaba native and published author, has launched Bible Chapter by ...

West Shore Fishing Museum Open

MENOMINEE — West Shore Fishing Museum is open for the summer on Saturdays and Sundays through September 6. The first event is the annual perennial plant sale on June 6 and 7 from 1:00 to 4:00, Central Time. Available will be: Siberian Iris, many cultivars of daylilies, Canna and Calla lilies, Rose Campion, Coral Bells, and a great variety of other local perennials. Visit this unique indoor/outdoor homestead museum that focuses on the commercial fishing history of the West Shore of Green Bay. Admission is free; donations are welcome. The hours are from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Central ...

4th Generation Carries on Tradition

FORD RIVER — The Ford River Lions Club recently welcomed two new members to its growing family tradition of service and community involvement. Scott Pendergraft, Sr. proudly presented a Lions Club membership certificate to his daughter, Brooklyn Pendergraft, during a recent club gathering. ...

Final results Soo Line Steam Engine #730 Golf fundraiser

ESCANABA — The Results are in from the 5th Annual Soo Line Steam Engine #730 Golf Scramble Fundraiser that was held on May 28th at the Escanaba Country Club. Congratulations to the winning team with a score of 58 on the Par 72 course. The winning team sponsored by the Walt Houghton Jr. ...

Briefs for Monday, June 1, 2026

Delta County Historical Society museum, lighthouse open ESCANABA — The Delta Historical Society museum and the Sand Point Lighthouse are both open for the summer season. Both are open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily until Labor Day. The archives in the John Beaumier Delta County Historical Society museum are open Monday through Friday from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. For more information, call the museum at 906-789-6790. Eskymo Fan Club meeting ESCANABA — The Eskymo Fan Club meeting will be held today at 6:30 p.m. in the Library/Media Room at the Escanaba High School. Veterans group ...