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Mental Health Awareness Month

Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition. During the month of May, the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) and the rest of the country are bringing awareness to mental illness. In 2013, President Barack Obama proclaimed May as National Mental Health Awareness Month - a time to help people to become informed, aware, and to understand the concept of mental illness and brain disorders. NAMI supports families and educates the community regarding mental illness. There are brain disorders which are biologically based, and it's no ...

Model train donations sought

GLADSTONE – The Gladstone Michigan Soo Line Steam Engine #730 Authority is inviting community members to take part in preserving railroad history by donating model train sets and related items for an upcoming Soo Line display event in and around the Gladstone area. Not connected to the City of Gladstone government, the Gladstone Michigan Soo Line Steam Engine #730 Authority is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, "proud to be part of the Gladstone community-based organizations working in Gladstone, dedicated to the preservation and education of local Soo Line Railroad and Gladstone ...

Bay College invites community to next generation workforce speaker

ESCANABA & IRON MOUNTAIN – Bay College will welcome nationally acclaimed speaker, author and workforce development expert Mark C. Perna for a dynamic presentation focused on unlocking the potential of today’s younger generation. The event is free to the community through the partnership ...

Local man turns 102

ESCANABA — Local man Roger Kell celebrated his 102nd birthday on Friday with his 98-year old wife, Lois (nee Veeser); their youngest daughter, Mary Demerse; and staff and residents of LakeHouse Escanaba, a retirement community and assisted living home. The Kells are not permanent ...

RCCA’s final concert of the season: The Rice Brothers

MENOMINEE — River Cities Concert Association (RCCA) presents the Rice Brothers on Friday, May 1, at Blesch Auditorium (a barrier-free venue) at the Menominee Elementary School in Menominee at 7 p.m. Central. This final concert of the 2025–2026 season is sponsored by Akins Pianocraft and ...