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MEA local council awards scholarships to area students

The 17B Coordinating Council of the Michigan Education Association (MEA) recently awarded a pair of $250 scholarships to two local students. This year’s recipients were Gracelynn Schafer, Escanaba High School, and Landen Daigneau, Menominee High School. Gracelynn Schafer, a senior at Escanaba High School, carries a 3.94 GPA and has challenged herself academically through AP coursework and dual enrollment at Bay College. A member of the National Honor Society, Silver Linings, and Film Club, Gracelynn is also active in her community through her role as a Key Club officer while ...

Delta County Cancer Alliance Has Found a New Home

ESCANABA — The Delta County Cancer Alliance (DCCA) has announced that it has found a new home on North 18 Street to provide cancer support services. Following recent flooding of their office at 3430 Ludington Street, the DCCA has been operating out of a temporary office in the Willow Creek ...

Remembering Darrell Bengry

ESCANABA -- As part of a social gathering and fundraising event, the Delta County Democratic Party will in two weeks be remembering Darrell Bengry and acknowledging his over 60 years of commitment to the local community. Bengry, a past educator and Delta County Commissioner, died in February. As Bengry did not seek out attention and recognition during his life, this ceremony will not be a stand-alone activity but instead will take place in the middle of a larger event entitled “Celebrate Democrats: Past, Present and Future," which will include ice cream with toppings bar and music by ...

Holy Name High School holds Scholarship and Awards Night

ESCANABA — Holy Name High School — A Chesterton Academy held its Awards & Scholarship Night Thursday evening, May 21 at St. Anne Parish Hall (which is connected to Holy Name High School). Scholarships totalling $34,750 were awarded to the seven graduates. This amount includes Holy Name-designated scholarships only; this does not include the scholarships awarded to the students by other community organizations, businesses, and by their chosen universities/colleges. The seven graduates in the class of 2026 are: Peter Chouinard, Eadi Diebolt, Piper Diebolt, Taylor Hastings, Ed ...

Don Mlostek Memorial Scholarship Established at Bay College

ESCANABA & IRON MOUNTAIN, MI – The Bay College Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the Don Mlostek Memorial Scholarship, created to honor the life, service, and community commitment of Donald “Don” Mlostek. The scholarship will be awarded each year, beginning in the ...

Local credit union issues scholarships

ESCANABA -- Great Lakes First Federal Credit Union, which has locations in Escanaba and Gladstone, recently issued four $500 scholarships to local students. Logan Coble and Lisa Taylor were presented with checks for "traditional" scholarships, while Jared Quinn and Ben Sands were awarded ...