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District Court

ESCANABA - The following individuals were recently sentenced in Delta County District Court on unrelated charges. RETAIL FRAUD Kaitlyne Marie Micheau, of Gladstone pleaded guilty to one count of retail fraud - second degree; 80 hours of community service in lieu of 10 days in jail; probation for 12 months; $2,035 in fines and fees. Crystal Lynn Vanelsacker, of Felch pleaded guilty to one count of retail fraud - third degree; four days in jail with credit for four days already served; probation for six months; 20 hours community service; $2,240.91 fines, fees and restitution. ...

Insurance letters sent by mistake

ESCANABA — OSF HealthCare issued a press release stating some patients may have received a letter concerning insurance by mistake. A number of community members may have received a letter dated July 11, 2025, from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois stating that St. Francis OSF Medical Group left the BCBS network effective April 16, 2024. This letter was sent in error, and OSF HealthCare St. Francis Medical Group is still part of the Blue Cross Blue Shield network. Patients can continue to see your OSF providers with no disruption and may disregard this communication.

Animal Shelter receives Cretens funds

Courtesy photo Charlie Becker, Community Foundation for Delta County Board Chair, along with Board of Trustees Member Mr. Eric Willour present a check in the amount of $18,665.94 from the Dr. Mary L. Cretens Endowment fund, to Vonnie Bruce, Adoption Specialist and Tonya Gartland, Director of ...

Bay expands general education courses in evenings

ESCANABA — Bay College announces an expanded schedule of evening general education courses for Fall semester 2025, specifically designed to provide greater flexibility for working students and other nontraditional learners. The course offerings will allow students to fulfill their general education requirements in essential areas, including core English and Math, as well as laboratory science and social sciences. This initiative is a direct response to the growing demand for flexible scheduling options that enable students to balance academic pursuits with their full ...

Bay College’s Iron Mountain Campus Leadership Academy returns this fall

IRON MOUNTAIN — Bay College is proud to announce the return of its Leadership Academy, a program designed to strengthen Dickinson County’s workforce by developing confident, connected leaders across all industries. Now in its eighth year, the Academy brings together professionals for eight monthly in-person sessions from September to April. Led by local experts, each session explores essential leadership topics such as emotional intelligence, communication, time management, fostering an inclusive environment, and public speaking. “This program reflects the college’s deep ...

Planner

Planner Today 10 a.m. AA - Delta Drop In, Escanaba. Closed meeting; for anyone having a problem with alcoholism themselves. Handicap accessible. 10 a.m. AA - Delta Alano Club, 601 Michigan Ave, Gladstone, Closed meeting; for anyone having a problem with alcoholism themselves. Handicap accessible. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen, Brown Bag Lunch, 115 N. 8th St., Escanaba, (906) 789-1434. 11 a.m. AA - Women’s Group, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 600 S. Lincoln Road, Escanaba 7 p.m. AA - Three Fires Building Rd., Hannahville Open meeting; for anyone ...