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YMCA to host “Revving Up for Spring” fundraiser

ESCANABA - The Northern Lights YMCA, along with the Island Resort & Casino and Stewart Manufacturing, will be hosting a fundraising party on Friday, Feb. 27 at the Island Resort & Casino. The event helps support the YMCA’s mission and annual campaign. The party named “Revving Up for Spring” will feature dinner, beer and wine tasting, with wines provided by Bink’s Wine and Beverages. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the event starting at 6 p.m. YMCA Membership and Marketing Director Hadele Peacock says the event will be casual but full of fun. “The atmosphere is always ...

Scholarship offered to girls pursuing education

ESCANABA - The Delta Kappa Gamma Society will again award a $500 high school scholarship to a local senior girl planning a career in education. Delta Kappa Gamma is an international organization of women educators that promotes professional and personal growth of women educators. They support and encourage educational excellence and intercultural understanding. The Beta Sigma chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma is composed of Escanaba, Menominee and Iron Mountain-Kingsford. Previous local winners of this scholarship have been: Megan C. Lundin of Gladstone in 2025, Leia Economopolous of ...

Kiwanis, Scouting America Community Organization Award

ESCANABA - Mike Markwell, Gladstone, recently received the joint Kiwanis International and Scouting America Community Organization Award. Markwell is both part of Troop 411, Escanaba, and the Escanaba Kiwanis Club. He is also pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Escanaba. Troop 411 member ...

UPCC seeking students for Construction Connect UP program

ESCANABA - The Upper Peninsula Construction Council (UPCC) is seeking current high school juniors to participate in Construction Connect UP, a program designed to serve as an effective transition from school to careers. UPCC is recruiting for the official start of the Construction Connect ...

Bethany Lutheran Free Store reaches milestone

ESCANABA - The Bethany Lutheran Free Store on Tuesday reached a milestone of 1,000 total households served. The lucky thousandth shopper was presented with a surprise gift certificate to Elmer’s County Market. The Free Store has been operating as a ministry of Bethany Lutheran Church ...

Gladstone competes in High School Bowl

MARQUETTE - Gladstone played Ishpeming in High School Bowl and won by a score of 200-170. Thirty-six schools from the Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin compete in WNMU-TV's High School Bowl tournament, now celebrating 47 years on the air. Gladstone will advance to the second round when ...