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‘Beads of Light’ laser show planned at Marquette’s Ore Dock

MARQUETTE – Travel Marquette, in partnership with Fresh Coast Light Lab, has announced a new artistic laser projection, “Beads of Light,” that will debut Thanksgiving weekend as part of the fifth-annual Holiday Lasers on the Ore Dock in Marquette. “We’re thrilled to see this year’s Holiday Lasers feature such meaningful local artistry,” said Susan Estler, CEO of Travel Marquette. “Beads of Light is a beautiful addition to the series, one that celebrates the creativity and culture that make Marquette so special.” Produced by Fresh Coast Light Lab founder David Kronberg ...

Mother remains a presence at Thanksgiving through recipes

ESCANABA — An old, well-worn recipe card rests on the kitchen table. It’s faded and food-splattered and written in very neat but very archaic cursive handwriting. It was my mother’s hand that penned that recipe! Mom has been gone now for 15 years now but the taste of her traditional ...

Holy Name cheer program given local grant for mats

ESCANABA – Holy Name Catholic School is honored to have been selected by the Community Foundation for Delta County and its Youth Advisory Committee to receive a generous grant in support of the school’s “Three Cheers (Mats) for Holy Name” initiative. This project will provide new ...

Ely Township buys site of Barnes Hecker Mine tragedy

ISHPEMING — Ely Township has purchased nearly 20 acres of the Barnes Hecker Mine property and surrounding lands and have a goal to set up a memorial park in time for the 100th anniversary of the tragedy. The Barnes Hecker Mine disaster was a cave-in that took place in November 1926 and saw ...

Gladstone to have Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving

GLADSTONE — The 27th-annual Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk will be on Thursday, Nov. 27, at the Gladstone Kids Kingdom. Registration will be from 7 to 8:40 a.m., with walkers starting at 8:45 a.m. and runners starting at 9 a.m. Monetary donations or canned food items are requested. All ...

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 ...