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Escanaba Senior High Class of 1956 upcoming reunion

ESCANABA — The 1956 graduating class of the Escanaba Senior High School is having its 70th class reunion this summer, with a casual get-together on Friday, August 28 at the Eagles Club and dinner on Saturday, August 29 at the Island Resort and Casino. The first reunion for the class was held on July 2, 1966 at the Terrace and was attended by many, including Class Officers Robert Krause, president; William Bolm, vice president; Clyde Robinson, secretary; and Robert Chriske, treasurer. The first class reunion organizing committee consisted of 11 classmates, one of whom was Carol (Beck) ...

Lessons on caring for people with dementia

Dementia Caregiving Series, a three-part online program designed for caregivers of people with dementia, will be held on Wednesdays in June (10, 17 and 24) from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT via Zoom. During the three online sessions, participants will learn basic information about dementia and its impact on brain function, how to communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia, recognize stages of dementia, how to provide meaningful daily activities based on the interests and abilities of the person with dementia, how to better understand and address dementia related behaviors, and ...

Perna hits it out of the park

ESCANABA -- It is always inspiring to me when I see groups of individuals that share a vision and successfully plan to make something special happen for our community. Mark Perna is a renowned speaker, delivering over 80 keynotes across North America on an annual basis. He is also a ...

Ludington Street milling underway in Escanaba as utility work moves forward

ESCANABA — Milling of Ludington Street is continuing today in Escanaba. Construction crews are removing the blacktop from 6th Street to 14th Street. Work from 14th to 16th Street is expected to occur later this summer. Project Manager Darren Pionk of C2AE said removing the pavement is a key ...

Abigail Rich to Address Bay College Graduates

ESCANABA, MI – Bay College is excited to announce that Abigail Rich has been selected to deliver the College’s 2026 graduation student commencement speech on May 9, 2026. Abigail is one of two children and part of a set of twins. She and her twin brother grew up in North Carolina on a ...

Community Foundation for Delta County makes grants

Mr. Charles Becker, Board Chair and Grants Committee Member, of the Community Foundation for Delta County announced the foundation’s April Grant round recipients. The following organizations receiving grants are: - Delta County Sheriff Department — First Responder Autism Kits - Escanaba Township Fire Department - Battery Operated Jaws of Life - Holy Name Catholic School — Full Court Support Needs - Township of Brampton — Kipling Park Project - City of Gladstone Sail School — Gladstone Sail School Accessibility & Safety Upgrades - Dream Maker Children’s Museum - ...