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SHF taking applications for two grant programs

MARQUETTE — The Superior Health Foundation has announced the release of its 2026 Requests for Proposals for two grant programs: the U.P. Health Impact Grant Program and the Equipment Grant Program. A separate AED Program will open on Feb. 1 with a first-come, first-served application process. Full RFPs and application materials are available at superiorhealthfoundation.org. Any tax-exempt organization based in or working within the Upper Peninsula to improve regional health outcomes is eligible to apply. Preference is given to grassroots organizations, tribal communities, and ...

Delta chamber has Business After Hours this evening

ESCANABA – The next Business After Hours event, sponsored by SERVPRO of the Upper Peninsula, will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the House of Ludington, 223 Ludington St. in Escanaba. The event will give attendees the opportunity to socialize and network with local business people, enjoy appetizers and beverages — a complimentary glass of wine, beer, soda or coffee — and register to win prizes. Those planning to attend are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Radio Results Network "Stuff the Studio Food Drive"; in return, they will receive a ticket for the ...

UPCAP provides assistance to UP residents, food pantries

ESCANABA — Local food pantries are slated to receive funds from the Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress, or UPCAP. Escanaba Seventh Day Adventist Church Food Pantry, 210 S. Lincoln Road, and Bay de Noc Community College in Escanaba, 2001 N. Lincoln Road, are among those on the ...

Ferrellgas donates $400 in food to Salvation Army

ESCANABA – The employee-owners of Ferrellgas Partners Great Lakes Service Center recently donated food items worth $400 to The Salvation Army food pantry in Escanaba. “For us, service doesn't stop at the customer — it extends to our entire community,” Great Lakes General Manager Doug ...

Recipes wanted for cooking show at Island

HARRIS — Do you have a holiday recipe that everyone raves about? Here’s your chance to have it showcased on stage at the third-annual “Taste of the Island” Cooking Show – Holiday Edition, taking place Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Island Resort & Casino, W399 U.S. 2 in Harris. The ...

Hancock celebration Thursday to mark Finland independence

HANCOCK — It’s been at least four generations since Finland achieved its independence in 1917, and this year’s observance of that courageous achievement at the Finnish American Heritage Center will put several members of the youngest generation in the spotlight. Beginning at 5:30 p.m. ...