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UPCAP to host online Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop

ESCANABA - The Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) will host a six-week free, online workshop, Powerful Tools for Caregivers, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver. The program will be held on Thursdays, March 19 through April 23, from 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Eastern) via Zoom. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide caregivers tools to help reduce stress and increase relaxation, make tough decisions, reduce guilt, anger and depression, communicate effectively, set goals, problem solve and take better care of themselves while ...

Superior Health Foundation supports the Delta County Cancer Alliance

DELTA COUNTY - Early May of 2025, the Delta County Cancer Alliance (DCCA) was awarded $10,000 from the Superior Health Foundation to support the alliance's travel program, “Travel for a Cancer Cure.” The program initiated by the DCCA aims to support the challenges of Delta County Residents. Delta County's rural areas present significant barriers to accessing quality cancer care, requiring extensive travel expenses for appointments, treatment and specialized care. In 2024, the DCCA provided financial support for 238,368 miles of travel expenses for client cancer care. As a non ...

Northern Michigan University Fall 2025 dean’s list

MARQUETTE - Northern Michigan University has announced the names of area students who have earned recognition and membership to the dean’s list during the Fall 2025 Semester. Those students with a 4.0 grade point average are: Bark River Abbie Ingersoll Autumn Watchorn Paige Wirhanowicz Carney Shae Linder Cornell Kennedy Sanville Escanaba Isabelle Braun Mary Hook Bri Jones Matthew Kaven Kassidy LaBay Angie Lindstrom Lily Nelson Adria Norden Gladstone Andrew Bracket Chelsey Demeuse Morgan Maki Alesha Marenger Gulliver Danielle Lund Rapid River Corah ...

Holy Name fundraiser for Sirvientes de Cristo

ESCANABA -- Holy Name Catholic School raised $1,743.93 for the Upper Peninsula-based mission Sirvientes de Cristo (Servants of Christ in Spanish). Entrepreneur Day is a tradition that Holy Name students take part in during the annual celebration of Catholic Schools Week, which this year was ...

Bay College Fall 2025 dean’s list

ESCANABA & IRON MOUNTAIN - Bay College has announced the names of the students who have earned recognition and membership to the dean's list for attainment of scholarly excellence during the Fall 2025 Semester. To be selected for the Dean’s List, a student must earn a 3.50 grade point average out of a possible 4.00, and must have completed 6 or more credit hours for the semester. Attainment of the minimum selection standard of 3.50 or better is a significant achievement representing the best that can be expected of a college student. Those students with a 4.0 grade point average ...

YMCA to host “Revving Up for Spring” fundraiser

ESCANABA - The Northern Lights YMCA, along with the Island Resort & Casino and Stewart Manufacturing, will be hosting a fundraising party on Friday, Feb. 27 at the Island Resort & Casino. The event helps support the YMCA’s mission and annual campaign. The party named “Revving Up for Spring” will feature dinner, beer and wine tasting, with wines provided by Bink’s Wine and Beverages. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. with the event starting at 6 p.m. YMCA Membership and Marketing Director Hadele Peacock says the event will be casual but full of fun. “The atmosphere is always ...