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Briefs for Thursday, March 5, 2026

Wells Lions raffle winner ESCANABA – The $100 winner of the Wells Lions Club’s 52-week raffle for week 31, dated Mar. 2, is Holly Flanigan of Denmark, Wis. Elks Auxiliary ESCANABA – The Elks Auxiliary will hold their March meeting today. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:45 p.m. and meeting to follow. Dance in Rock ROCK — A dance will be held at the Rock Community/Senior Center, located at 3892 W. Mapleridge Road, on Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Live music will be performed by Red River Band. There is a cost at the door and a free-will donation lunch will be ...

Holy Name to offer open house, “Living Library” and tuition assistance

ESCANABA — On Tuesday, March 10, Holy Name Catholic School is holding an Open House and Book Fair from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at HNCS with a ‘Living Library’ in the multi-purpose room from 7 to 7:30 p.m. In the ‘Living Library,’ volunteers will be sharing their knowledge about various sports, animals and hobbies. The public is welcome to attend, tour the school, and register to win door prizes. Parents and students can meet in the school multi-purpose room at 6 p.m., and are then welcome to visit classrooms, meet the teachers, tour the school, and browse new books at the school’s ...

Upcoming reception and panel discussion at Bay College

ESCANABA - Bay College has announced the exhibitions, reception and panel discussion for The Celebration of Women’s History Month by artists Kathryn Cellerini Moore and Elizabeth Gartner Howe. Kathryn Cellerini Moore’s installation will be on view in the Hartwig Gallery and Elizabeth Gartner Howe’s paintings will be on display in the Besse Gallery. The opening reception and panel discussion will take place March 5 at 2 p.m. in the Besse Theater. This event is free and open to the public. Kathryn Cellerini Moore Cellerini Moore is a curious human, mom, activist and ...

Letting my light shine

When I was three years old, I learned how to read. At four years old, I read small chapter books. By the time I was seven years old, I was reading graphic novels. At ten years old, I read the "Harry Potter" series, and the next year I read "The Hunger Games." Now, at 12 years old (almost 13), I’m reading the "Percy Jackson" series. Reading has always been a big part of my life, and I’ve loved it since I was little. I read while I eat breakfast, before class, in the car and before bed. That’s why I want to be an author after I graduate. I really love writing - just having some ...

New Project Point workshop series aims to strengthen, launch local businesses

ESCANABA — A new monthly workshop series being offered by the Escanaba Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Delta County Economic Development Alliance (EDA) is designed to support established business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs gather information that may be useful to operate or ...