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2026 Strings on the Bay Concert Series ongoing

ESCANABA – Bay College has launched a new season of Strings on the Bay, its annual chamber music concert series, continuing a tradition of bringing high-quality performances to the community while embarking on an inspiring new chapter. All concerts will be held in the Besse Center Theater on Bay College’s Escanaba Campus. Performances begin at 7 p.m. ET on select Tuesdays. Remaining 2026 concert schedule are: July 14 | Once Upon a Piano, There Were Four Hands – Amy I-Lin Cheng & Alexander Burrow. An intimate evening featuring a mother-son duo performing solo and four-hand piano ...

Unique ‘medieval’ circus coming to Kingsford park

KINGSFORD — The Kingdom of Wonders Medieval Circus will bring its unique show to Lodal Park in Kingsford this weekend, with shows at 3 and 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The two-year-old circus has no animals or clowns. Instead, it’s a story-driven show with a Renaissance-theme featuring high-flying aerial acts, juggling, acrobatics, and comedy. “My brother was really into Renaissance stuff. I though it would be fun thing,” said Ben Holland, who helped develop the show and serves as a performer and booking coordinator. For the show, they replace traditional animal and clown ...

Gladstone Farmers Market to host free helmet giveaway in boy’s memory

GLADSTONE — The Gladstone Farmers Market will distribute 100 free bicycle helmets to the community on Monday in memory of Colton Remsburg, a 13-year-old who died following an e-scooter crash while not wearing a helmet. The helmet giveaway will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday during ...

Delta County discusses budget as Headlee Override decision nears

ESCANABA — As Delta County commissioners weigh whether to seek voter approval for a Headlee Override this fall, commissioners on Tuesday reviewed potential budget measures that could be implemented if the proposal is not placed on the November ballot or fails at the polls. Delta County ...

Wide community mourns Kevin Chown

ESCANABA — People of Escanaba, area musicians and international friends were shaken this week by the news that Kevin Chown had died. Chown, aged 56, had been fighting cancer for about the last two years, unbeknownst to many. But even the people closest to the popular musician were caught ...

Residents urged to take statewide housing survey

ESCANABA — The Central U.P. Regional Housing Partnership invites residents, business owners, leaders and others from across the region to take part in a statewide survey that will help shape Michigan’s next housing plan. The survey, launched by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, is open now and available to everyone at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/353RD8F. The survey is one of the first opportunities for residents across Michigan to help shape Michigan’s next Statewide Housing Plan. Locally, it continues the engagement that began at the Regional Housing Solutions ...