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Wells Lions awards given at April meeting

At the Wells Lions April meeting several awards were Presented. Lion Jim Kroll was this year's recipient of Lion of the Year, acknowledging his hard work in the club's food trailer at the UP State Fair. Past District Governor Mike Kobasic was presented with a lifetime membership celebrating ...

Escanaba Elks distribute $4,000 in community donations

ESCANABA — The Escanaba Elks #354 Auxiliary recently distributed $4,000 in charitable donations to eight local organizations serving residents throughout Delta County and the Upper Peninsula. As part of the auxiliary's annual charitable giving program, each organization received a $500 ...

Northern Lights YMCA offers Safe Sitter training

ESCANABA — The Northern Lights YMCA will host a Safe Sitter® training course on Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Delta Center, located at 2000 N. 30th Street in Escanaba. Designed for students in grades six through eight and youth ages 11 and older, Safe Sitter® is a ...

Local author publishes poetry collection

ESCANABA — Marissa LaPorte, a local author, has published a poetry collection titled "Dead Grandmas Are Universal." LaPorte grew up in Escanaba and graduated from the Escanaba High School in 2015. Her poetry collection is now available in paperback print and e-book formats through ...

Bay College honors three outstanding educators

ESCANABA – Bay College is proud to recognize three exceptional faculty members as recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Educator Award. This prestigious honor celebrates educators who exemplify excellence in teaching, student support and service to the College community. The award begins with ...