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Briefs for Thursday, Oct. 22

Wells Lions Club raffle winner ESCANABA — The $1250 winners of the Wells Lions Club's 52-week raffle for week 12, dated Oct. 19, are Rae Pechawer of Escanaba and Beth Frazer of Stevens Point. Domestic violence vigil ESCANABA — Tri-County Safe Harbor (TCSH) invites the public to candlelight vigils honoring those lost alongside those who survived during Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) this October. The vigils will be held in Delta, Schoolcraft and Menominee counties. Anyone wanting to share their story, honor a victim or survivor, or offer silent support is welcome to ...

Webster students showcase reading skills

ESCANABA — During their regular board meeting Monday, the Escanaba Area Public Schools (EAPS) Board of Education observed significant strides the district's young ‘Mos have taken in their early literacy education. Students from Lisa Willis' classroom at Webster Kindergarten Center who ...

High schoolers discover new possibilities at career fair

ESCANABA — Almost 50 area businesses, colleges, labor unions and other organizations gathered at Escanaba Junior/Senior High School on Tuesday to introduce students to a variety of career paths and educational opportunities. Students from Escanaba High School, Escanaba Student Success ...

Bay College seeks 2027 Distinguished Alumni nominations

Bay College Seeks 2027 Distinguished Alumni Nominations Submit an application online before December 1, 2026, to be considered for the 2027 Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award. ESCANABA & IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. — The Bay College Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2027 ...

MSP Sergeant receives 2026 Negotiator of the Year Award

UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. — A sergeant from the Michigan State Police (MSP) St. Ignace Post has received a statewide award for his work as a negotiator. Sgt. Jacob Hubbard’s actions during a high-risk incident demonstrate the important role negotiators play in helping law enforcement resolve dangerous situations and protect lives. Sgt. Hubbard was presented with the 2026 Michigan Association of Hostage Negotiator’s “Negotiator of the Year” award for his role in helping bring a dangerous situation to a safe resolution in Marquette County in January 2026. While there were other ...

NMU focuses on affordability

MARQUETTE, Mich. – As the cost of higher education remains a primary concern for students and families across the country, Northern Michigan University is implementing new ways to help students seeking two-year and four-year degrees enroll and succeed at NMU and in their careers after graduation, regardless of income level. “As inflation rises and state support for its four-year, regional comprehensive universities remains flat, the increase in costs will continue to be borne by students,” said NMU President Chris Olsen. “However, we believe at NMU that a degree should be ...