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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. ...

OSF St. Francis Auxiliary kicks off ‘Lights of Love’ for 2025

ESCANABA — The glowing tradition of the OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital Auxiliary “Lights of Love” annual campaign has kicked off for the 2025 holiday season to honor loved ones and pets. The lights will adorn a set of three trees along U.S. 2 and 41 and shine throughout the ...

Gunner Husbye

FLAT ROCK — Morgan Dahn and Chandler Husbye of Flat Rock were born a daughter, Gunner June Husbye, at 3 a.m. Oct. 28, 2025, at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba. The baby's weight was 7 pounds, 11.8 ounces; length was 20 inches. Gunner joins sisters Sawyer and Hunter at home; she also has ...

GFWC to have annual Charity Ball on Saturday

ESCANABA — The General Federation of Women’s Club-Escanaba will host its 75th Charity Ball on Saturday at the House of Ludington, 223 Ludington St. in Escanaba. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served about 6:30 p.m. The club’s raffle this year includes prizes such as a diamond bracelet, Green Bay Packers tickets, a YMCA membership, a membership to the Escanaba Country Club and more. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Susan Clifton at 906-233-7436. Dinner tickets can be purchased at the Upper Peninsula State Bank, 430 N. Lincoln Road Suite C in Escanaba, or ...

Marquette Choral Society to have December concerts

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Choral Society will present its December concerts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday in Reynolds Recital Hall at Northern Michigan University. The concert theme will be “Holiday Classics.” Musicians will perform works by Morten Lauridson, Dobrinka ...

Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club tree lighting on Dec. 7

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone-Rapid River Kiwanis Club's Christmas Tree of Honor and Remembrance will be lit at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7. The tree is at the flagpole in front of the Gladstone Beach House, 1224 Lake Shore Drive. The forms to purchase the lights for honor or remembrance are ...