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Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund open grant round deadline approaching

The Upper Peninsula Sustainable Forest and Wildlife Fund (UPSF & W), a fund of the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula, October 2026 grants round deadline is fast approaching. Eligible non-profit organizations and sub-divisions of government are eligible to submit applications to the community foundation for grants that meet the guidelines of the UPSF & W Fund. Individuals and organizations classified as service clubs do not qualify for grant funds. Grant applications can be obtained at the Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula located at 2420 1st Avenue South Escanaba, ...

A Rear-View Mirror Look at the U.P. State Fair

For nearly a century, the U.P. State Fair has been where generations of families come together to celebrate agriculture, community, tradition and, of course, a little fun. As we prepare to open the gates in a few short days for another “best week of summer” and look ahead to the Fair’s ...

Expanded VA Eligibility for Veterans: In-Person Enrollment Events Announced

NEWBERRY, Mich. — Area veterans and their families are invited to attend upcoming informational events to learn about expanded health care benefits now available through the Department of Veterans Affairs following the passage of the federal PACT Act. Signed into law in 2022, the PACT Act has significantly expanded eligibility guidelines for VA health care. The updated regulations offer services such as free hearing aids, eyeglasses and affordable health care options. Prescription medication copayments under the plan start at $8 and are capped at $33, though many veterans may qualify ...

Opportunity to help Cancer Alliance with Gold Envelope Fundraise

ESCANABA — Readers have the opportunity to support the Delta County Cancer Alliance. Delta County residents who have frequently shown their support for the Delta County Cancer Alliance (DCCA), can step forward again. The gold envelope that you will find in today's edition of the paper and ...

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Gladstone to employ new software

GLADSTONE -- The City of Gladstone made two decisions about software for municipal tasks on Monday. One currently-implemented system is CivicPlus, which provides an agenda and meeting management platform as well as municipal website. CivicPlus is retiring the version that the city has been using, necessitating a shift. A slightly upgraded version of the same platform was available, which city staff recommended. "The city's options at this point (are) either to move to that upgraded product or move to a different product altogether," said Community Development Director and Zoning ...