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Today in Sports Aug 1

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1936 — The Berlin Olympics begin. 1945 — New York’s Mel Ott hits his 500th home run in a 9-2 victory over the Boston Braves at the Polo Grounds. Only Babe Ruth with 714 and Jimmie Foxx with 527 have more. 1963 — Arthur Ashe becomes first African-American tennis player to be named in the US Davis Cup team. 1972 — Nate Colbert of the San Diego Padres drives in 13 runs in a doubleheader sweep of the Atlanta Braves, 9-0 and 11-7. 1982 — American Greg Louganis becomes 1st diver to score 700 (752.67) in 11 dives in winning 3m springboard gold, World Championships in Guayaquil, ...

Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula announces new fund

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The Community Foundation of the Upper Peninsula proudly announces a new fund established at the community foundation called the Sebewa Wetland Mitigation Bank Endowment Fund. The purpose of the Fund is to provide grant support to assist in the preservation and management of the Sebewa ...

The Delta County Cancer Alliance gears up for three local fundraisers

Community

ESCANABA — The Delta County Cancer Alliance is launching three upcoming opportunities for residents to support local family members, friends and neighbors undergoing cancer treatments. Gayle DeShambo, cancer alliance president, extended appreciation to local donors who allow the organization to continue its work supporting patients. "In a time when the cost of living and running a business has never been more challenging, I am proud to be a part of this community of giving and sharing to support others," DeShambo said. Skradski Funeral Home has donated $2,500 to cover the expenses ...

A Fair Tradition Worth Celebrating

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The United States has many celebrations and occasions that reaffirm our love of family and country. Those days center around birthdays, weddings, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and other similar holidays. My personal favorite day of the year is the Fourth of July because it symbolizes everything good about America and allows us to enjoy all those other days. I want to introduce you to my second favorite day of the year, the 4-H auction at the U.P. State Fair. Every year on Saturday of fair week the 4-H auction is conducted in the show arena next to the beef barn. Kids from all over ...

Over $1900 awarded to Delta County Historical Society in Escanaba

Community

Community Foundation for Delta County Board of Trustees Members Mr. Nick Chenier, Mr. Brian Pahnke and Mr. Eric Willour present a check for $1,952.82 to Mr. Charles Lundquist, President of the Delta County Historical Society in Escanaba from the Robert & Anne Schmit Endowed Fund held by the ...