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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Strings on the Bay kicks off season with new director

ESCANABA – Bay College recently announced a new season of Strings on the Bay, its annual chamber music concert series, continuing a tradition of bringing live performances to the community. This year, however, the series also enters a new chapter. Founded by Arol Beck, a longtime Bay College ...