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The Delta County Cancer Alliance gears up for three local fundraisers

ESCANABA — The Delta County Cancer Alliance is launching three upcoming opportunities for residents to support local family members, friends and neighbors undergoing cancer treatments. Gayle DeShambo, cancer alliance president, extended appreciation to local donors who allow the organization to continue its work supporting patients. "In a time when the cost of living and running a business has never been more challenging, I am proud to be a part of this community of giving and sharing to support others," DeShambo said. Skradski Funeral Home has donated $2,500 to cover the expenses ...

Campbell graduates from University of Wisconsin-Madison

MADISON, Wis. - Ben Campbell, Escanaba, graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Letters and Science with a Master of Music-Music: Performance degree. More than 9,100 students earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May 2026. The university held its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony for doctoral, MFA and medical professional candidates at the Kohl Center on Friday, May 8 and its ceremony for undergraduate, law and other master's degree candidates at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, May 9. UW-Madison was ranked the #2 public university in the ...

Chalk artist to launch M&M Children’s Museum Block Party Chalkfest

MENOMINEE – The M&M Children's Museum is excited to welcome local chalk artist Janessa Schaut as the featured artist at the kick-off of this year's Block Party Chalkfest on Friday, August 7, from noon to 6 p.m. at Marina Park and along the sidewalks of 1st Street in Menominee. A hometown ...

Keith Anderson receives 40 year funeral director recognition

Keith A. Anderson of Anderson Funeral Home was among individuals to be honored on May 13, at the 147th Annual Convention of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association for having given 40 years of service to his profession. Anderson is the owner of Anderson Funeral Home in Escanaba and ...

A successful first ice cream social in Escanaba

Bay College’s Cindy Gallagher Appointed to AACC Commission on the Future of Work

ESCANABA & IRON MOUNTAIN – Bay College is proud to announce that Vice President of Workforce Innovation & Strategic Partnerships Cindy Gallagher has been appointed to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Commission on the Future of Work. Her three-year appointment began July ...