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Another wet race

Local News

The second race of the Escanaba Yacht Club (EYC)'s June series was held on Wednesday. Rain nearly kept the three participating boats from going out, but skippers preferred to make the most of the short sailing season and race in spite of the soggy conditions. Variable winds from around the ...

Forum for Republican 108th House candidates

Local News

GLADSTONE -- A forum for Republican candidates seeking to represent the 108th district in the Michigan House of Representatives is scheduled to occur Thursday, June 25 at 802 Delta Ave. in Gladstone. The position -- which serves all of Delta, Luce, Menominee, and Schoolcraft counties as well ...

Rx Kids maternal cash initiative expands into Delta County

Local News

ESCANABA — Direct financial assistance for expectant mothers has seen a significant regional expansion following the official rollout of the Rx Kids initiative to all 15 counties in the Upper Peninsula. The program, which expanded from an initial Eastern Upper Peninsula pilot to cover all UP ...

St. Anthony’s Church sells over 1700 pasties

Local News

ESCANABA — A total of 1724 pasties were made between Thursday and Friday by volunteers from St. Anthony of Padua Church in Wells for their pasty sale fundraiser in Escanaba. The operation started with a day of prep work June 17, followed by two days of making, baking and selling pasties to ...

Quilting at Trinity Lutheran Church of Stonington

Community

STONINGTON — A blessing of quilts was held by Pastor Melissa Salminen at Trinity Lutheran Church of Stonington on Sunday, June 7. Members of the group meet weekly on Monday mornings to design and assemble the quilts. They are donated to individuals in need and community organizations. This ...

Circuit Court

Community

These individuals were recently sentenced in Delta County Circuit Court on unrelated charges: Spencer Todd Burns, Gladstone, pleaded guilty to one count of controlled substance – possession of methamphetamine; 10 months in jail, credit for 36 days served; fines, fees and costs of $1,356.35; ...