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October food distributions in Menominee and Delta counties

ESCANABA — The Emergency Food Assistance Program with the Menominee Delta Schoolcraft Community Action Agency has scheduled distributions in October in Menominee and Delta counties. The Emergency Food Assistance Program is for residents who are 18 years of age or older who meet the income guidelines of 300% of federal poverty level. The gross monthly income guidelines as of May 1, 2025, are: — Household of one, $3,913 or less per month;
— Household of two, $5,288 or less per month;
— Household of three, $6,663 or less per month; and
— Household of four, $8,038 or less ...

‘More Than a Uniform’ exhibit opens at Bonifas

ESCANABA — The annual "More Than A Uniform" exhibit, with new artists and works to be viewed, will be featured at the Bonifas Arts Center starting today through Oct. 16. A reception will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Bonifas. Those who attend can enjoy company, refreshments and ...

Furmanski awarded Hivala scholarship

ESCANABA -- The 16th-annual Laura M. Hivala Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Caroline Furmanski, a 2025 graduate of Escanaba Area High School. Furmanski, the daughter of Mike Furmanski, is attending Michigan Technological University in Houghton, where she plans to major in robotics ...

Exchange students gather at park

World cultures came together Sunday in Escanaba's Ludington Park. The cooler weather for the students was a bit challenging; however, they overcame while tasting new foods such as macaroni and cheese for the first time. Some wonderful families have welcomed Kristina Plsekova from Slovakia, ...

Donation to Friends of the Library

Charlie Becker, board chair of the Community Foundation for Delta County, along with board members Brian Pahnke, Todd Maki and Eric Willour, present Friends of the Escanaba Library board member Amy Savage with an $860.75 check from the Robert & Anne Schmidt Fund, held by the Community ...

Gladstone gets Cretens Endowment Fund gift

GLADSTONE — The Community Foundation for Delta County Board recently presented the City of Gladstone with a $152,994.55 check for its annual distribution from the Dr. Mary L. Cretens Endowment Fund. “Dr. Cretens was a lifelong resident of the City of Gladstone, and she loved her ...