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Vigils bring awareness to domestic violence

ESCANABA — Tri-County Safe Harbor (TCSH) is to honor survivors and victims at vigils of domestic violence at three locations in Delta, Schoolcraft and Menominee counties this month. As October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), candlelight vigils honoring those lost alongside those who survived will be held soon in Delta, Schoolcraft and Menominee counties. The public is invited to attend. "Anyone wanting to share their story, honor a victim or survivor, or offer silent support is welcome to attend," TCSH stated in a press release. Nationally each October, people work to ...

Fundraiser raises support for local cancer patients

BARK RIVER — The Delta County Cancer Alliance, along with the Church Brewery in Bark River, hosted a Brews for Boobs fundraising event on Saturday from 3 to 6 p.m. This was the first of what organizers hope will become an annual event to raise awareness of breast cancer and fundraise for the DCCA’s local endeavors. The event included multiple 50/50 raffles and prize basket raffles; a bake sale; and event shirt sales, the total proceeds of which have gone directly toward the DCCA and its support of local breast cancer patients. Partial proceeds from bar sales were also donated to ...

Little Bay Cleaning makes homes sparkle

GLADSTONE — A woman who relocated to Lake Bluff three years ago after operating a cleaning business in Oregon for 25 years started offering her experience to residents of the Gladstone area in May with a new operation: Little Bay Cleaning Services LLC. As a one-woman operation, Little ...

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Norway’s Leif Erikson Festival a chance to celebrate Viking style

NORWAY — Vikings will once again take over downtown Norway as the city celebrates the legendary Norse explorer Leif Erikson on Saturday, Oct. 10. The 34th-annual Leif Erikson Festival will bring together the community and visitors for a mix of Scandinavian food, entertainment, history and ...

Stabbing in Marquette County

MARQUETTE COUNTY — A suspect has been arrested following a stabbing in Marquette County Friday evening. According to a press release from the Michigan State Police (MSP) the victim, who suffered serious injuries, is reported to be in stable condition at a local hospital. According to the ...