Train authority meeting GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Michigan Soo Line Steam Engine #730 Authority will hold its regular monthly meeting on March 10 at 4:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at Solid Rock Church, 819 Delta Ave. All are welcome. Call Authority President John Pickard for details ...

MARQUETTE — The Catholic Diocese of Marquette is seeking nominations for the prestigious Catholic Service Award, which recognizes lifetime dedication and service to the Catholic Church within our diocese. This award was developed in the spirit of the Legacy of Faith endowment fund, aimed at ...

Dear Annie: I moved into my bungalow six months ago. My new neighbor, we’ll call him “Jeremy,” who I share a very thin party wall with, seemed friendly at first — in fact, overly so. He called first thing every morning — up to eight times a day — mainly to see if I was going out ...

The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts. Today’s piece is by Laura Rees, Oregon State University and Ray Friedman, Vanderbilt University. (THE CONVERSATION) — Pretty much everyone will sometimes struggle with anger at ...

TRENARY — Rylie Shannon Lawrence and John Robert LeFevre would like to announce their engagement. The couple’s parents are Devin Lawrence of Grand Marias, Mich. and Janet (Scott) Zentner Leftwich of Marshfield, Wis.; and Jeff and Paula LeFevre of Garden, Mich. The couple are 2019 ...

MARQUETTE — Together with their parents, Laura Alexander and Jacob Heidtman are happy to announce their engagement. Laura is the daughter of Jo Ann Alexander of Gladstone, Mich. and Richard Alexander of West Haven, Utah. Jacob is the son of Katie Rowe of Marquette, Mich. and Michael ...

GLADSTONE — Together with their parents, Mary LeGault and Antonio ­Colasanto, are happy to announce their engagement. Mary is the daughter of Tim and Nancy LeGault of Gladstone, Michigan. Antonio is the son of Alexander and Pasqua Colasanto of Rochester, New York. Mary is a graduate of ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Alexandra Elle Cochran and Theodore Noyes McDowell III were engaged on February 25, 2023, and would like to announce they will be united in marriage in Charleston, South Carolina in April of 2024. Alexandra is the daughter of Kimberly and James Cochran of Driftwood, ...

ESCANABA — Rob and Laura Manninen celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on a two week vacation Honolulu and Koa, Hawaii, with six of their good friends. The vacation included a luau on their anniversary date, February 16, honoring the couple. Laura (Peacock) is the daughter of Edwin ...

GLADSTONE — Frank and Sue Royer celebrated their 50th anniversary on February 22, 2024. The couple were married in Gladstone at the Bethel Evangelical Free Church. The maid of honor was Rhonda Mitchell Gregg, with bridesmaid, Murlee (Missy) Myers Bazinet. Best man was Dow Dawson Sr., and the ...

ESCANABA — Greg Tolman Sr. and Cathy (Hurkmans) Tolman celebrated 50 years of marriage on March 23, 2024. Greg retired from K&K Golf and being a local musician, and Cathy retired from many jobs in food service. The Tolmans have both spent their entire lives in Escanaba, with the ...

Ode to the Sigfrids 60th Anniversary There once was a Swede named Jim He was young and fit and trim By tending the cows on his family farm And herding the chickens into the barn Chores like these kept him humble, hardy and strong! But he left this all behind To move to Chicago to ...

ROME, Italy — Mary LeGault and Antonio (“Anthony”) Colasanto were united in marriage in Rome, Italy on August 31, 2024. Monsignor Alessandro Recchia presided over the 3 p.m. wedding ceremony, which was held in the “Chapel of the Choir” at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. The ...

November 20 was Utility Scam Awareness Day. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reissuing her consumer alert on utility imposter scams. These schemes typically involve scammers posing as utility company employees to trick consumers into providing money and personal or financial ...

ESCANABA — Michelle Oakley and Duaine Williams were united in marriage on Monday, May 13, 2024, at noon in the heart of Escanaba. The two were married by the County Clerk Nancy Przewrocki. Michelle and Duaine’s witnesses where Hailey Williams and Tonya Vincent Todd. Michelle’s parents ...

GREEN BAY, Wis. — On August 5, 2023, the backyard was the setting for the vows of Shane Tolman, son of Cathy and Greg Tolman Sr. of Escanaba, Mich., and Jessica Hoeress, daughter of Lee Lessmiller Hoerres of DePere, Wis., to become husband and wife and a family of four. The couple danced ...

GRINSTEINER — A baby boy, Riggs Austin Grinsteiner, was born to Harli (LaPointe) and Austin Grinsteiner, of Stephenson, on Feb. 14, 2025. Riggs arrived at OSF St. Francis Hospital at 3:59 p.m., weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces. He was 20-inches long at birth. Riggs is the couple’s first ...

ROMERO-WILSON — Sofia Lynn Romero-Wilson was welcomed to the world on Jan. 1, 2025, at 1:19 p.m. Born to Sabrina and Alex Romero-Wilson, of Marquette, at UP Health System, Marquette, Sofia was 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and 18 1/4 inches long at birth. Sofia joins her Frenchie “sister,” ...

ZAMBON — A baby boy, Bodie Andrew Zambon, was born to Ashley (Briggs) and Andrew Zambon, of Bark River, on Dec. 17, 2024. Bodie arrived at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba at 3:03 a.m., weighing 8 pounds, 4 ounces. He was 20.5 inches long. Bodie joins one sister, Zoey, at home. The ...

HARVALA — A baby girl, Ellie Marie Harvala, was born to Mackenzie (Warlin) and Trent Harvala, of Escanaba, on Jan. 21, 2025. Ellie arrived at OSF St. Francis Hospital in Escanaba at 8:01 a.m., weighing 8 pounds, 6 ounces. She was 19.5 inches long at birth. She joins one sibling, Briggs ...

APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL FAMILY LIFE CENTER ESCANABA — Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. Pastor is David Shaffer. The Family Life Center is located at 117 Stephenson Ave. For more information, contact Pastor Shaffer at 789-4314. ASSEMBLY OF GOD NEW LIFE ESCANABA — Sunday service is at ...

APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL FAMILY LIFE CENTER ESCANABA — Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. Pastor is David Shaffer. The Family Life Center is located at 117 Stephenson Ave. For more information, contact Pastor Shaffer at 789-4314. ASSEMBLY OF GOD NEW LIFE ESCANABA — Sunday service is ...

APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL FAMILY LIFE CENTER ESCANABA — Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. Pastor is David Shaffer. The Family Life Center is located at 117 Stephenson Ave. For more information, contact Pastor Shaffer at 789-4314. ASSEMBLY OF GOD NEW LIFE ESCANABA — Sunday service is at ...

APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL FAMILY LIFE CENTER ESCANABA — Sunday worship begins at 10 a.m. Pastor is David Shaffer. The Family Life Center is located at 117 Stephenson Ave. For more information, contact Pastor Shaffer at 789-4314. ASSEMBLY OF GOD NEW LIFE ESCANABA — Sunday service is at ...

Meet Michele Kallman, a clarinet virtuoso who’s been rocking the Escanaba City Band for a solid 17 years. Kallman’s musical inspirations include the legendary John Williams and the mastermind behind Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda. When Kallman isn’t jamming out on her clarinet, she’s ...

ESCANABA — Meet Amy Chown, the Escanaba City Band’s fabulous French horn player. Chown originally played with the City Band from 1980 to 1984, during her college years, and rejoined in 2022 after returning to Escanaba. Now retired from a successful career in marketing, branding, and PR, ...

HARRIS — At just 30 years old, country music singer/songwriter Scotty McCreery has earned one Triple Platinum, five Platinum and four Gold singles, and has already been inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Don’t miss this incredibly talented artist when he stops at the Island Resort and Casino ...

A new resource is available for those who love making music. The Music Co-op (TMC) is a network for finding local musicians to collaborate with. Whether you sing, play an instrument or write songs, you are welcome to join, regardless of age or skill level. Membership is free. Please call ...

ESCANABA — I don’t like causing pain. Maybe it’s a psychological thing…..but, regardless, I dislike hurting people. And yet, as a physician, there are some situations where it is unavoidable. (I’m hoping this sentiment is true for most healthcare providers but I’ve read no survey on ...

ESCANABA — Being a parent is challenging these days, with our offspring exposed to all manner of dangerous germs and internet dangers. Our children’s health is understandably important and when they have problems, most parents want to resolve the issue. But what if it’s a mystery? The ...

ESCANABA — There’s a saying in medicine that if you drive by a farm and see a four legged animal standing in the field, it’s probably a horse and not a zebra. This refers to the concept that typically, the most common reason, the typical cause, for some complaint is most likely the ...

ESCANABA — It would be absurd to suggest that Americans aren’t interested in health and wellness. But how far will people go to attain this desirable state? A brief review of the sales of home gyms and gym memberships indicates the interest is there. Most of us are at least vaguely aware of ...