HOUGHTON — Ben Amat of Niles, Mich. never planned to be a musher. When he joined the Michigan Tech Mushing Club as a freshman back in 2022, it was only because he missed his family dog. “I came up to Michigan Tech with no idea what I wanted to do with my life,” said Amat. “I had no ...

ESCANABA – The Bay College Foundation proudly awarded scholarships to high school competitors during the 2026 SkillsUSA Regional Competition, held at Bay College’s Escanaba campus on Friday, Feb. 6. The scholarships recognize exceptional achievement in career and technical education and ...

ESCANABA - The Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) will host a six-week free, online workshop, Powerful Tools for Caregivers, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver. The program will be held on Thursdays, March 19 through April 23, from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 ...

ESCANABA - The Escanaba Junior/Senior High School announced their quarter 2 honor rolls for the 2025/2026 academic year. Those students who are on the A+ honor roll include: Twelth grade: Taylor Asgaard, Kaycie Berube, Zander Bowden, Landry Bray, Abraham Campbell, Maksim Chernick, LilyAuna ...

MARQUETTE - Northern Michigan University has announced the names of area students who have earned recognition and membership to the dean’s list during the Fall 2025 Semester. Those students with a 4.0 grade point average are: Bark River Abbie Ingersoll Autumn Watchorn Paige ...