June is Elder Financial Abuse Awareness Month: What to Watch For
According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, suspicious activity tied to elder exploitation typically occurs over an average of four months before it’s detected. That means what starts as a small request or a simple transaction can gradually turn into something much bigger. How It Often Begins It might look like a phone call that creates urgency, a request for help from someone familiar, a series of small withdrawals or transfers or a new person becoming involved in financial decisions. In many cases, the person behind the activity isn’t a stranger. The data shows that ...
Bay College Board of Trustees Election
ESCANABA, MI – Citizens of Delta County will vote for four seats on the Bay de Noc Community College Board of Trustees in the November 3, 2026, election. The positions held by Nicholas M. Chenier, Wendy B. Middaugh, and Cory J. Kuchenberg are regular six-year terms that expire on December 31, 2032. The position held by Katherine VanEnkevort is a two-year term expiring on December 31, 2028. All incumbents have announced their intention to run in the General Election. Candidates must be nominated by petitions signed by no less than one hundred, nor over two hundred qualified registered ...
41 Lumber Announces Marketing Manager Tania Swanson Named to LBM Journal’s 2026 40 Under 40 Class
QUINNESEC, MI, June X, 2026 — 41 Lumber is proud to announce that Marketing Manager Tania Swanson has been named to LBM Journal's prestigious 2026 40 Under 40 class, recognizing emerging leaders who are helping shape the future of the lumber and building materials industry. Selected from over 150 nominations submitted from across the United States, the annual recognition highlights 40 outstanding professionals making significant contributions to their companies, communities, and the industry as a whole. Swanson is one of only 40 individuals nationwide selected for the 2026 ...
Community invited to Summer Street Party in Manistique
UPPER PENINSULA – Limestone Financial Credit Union (FCU), Schoolcraft Tourism and Commerce (STC) and the Manistique Merchants (a committee of STC) will be co-hosting the Summer Street Party on Friday, June 12. The Summer Street Party will be in the social district of Manistique from 6:30 to ...
Gutierrez named to dean’s list at UW-Whitewater
WHITEWATER, WIS. — Sierra Gutierrez from Manistique has made the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater dean's list for the 2026 spring semester. These students have demonstrated their academic abilities by receiving a grade point average of 3.4 or above in a single semester. "We celebrate the remarkable dedication of the students who've earned their place on this semester's dean's list," said Robin Fox, UW-Whitewater's interim provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. "This honor recognizes exceptional academic performance and a daily commitment to excellence that defines a ...