Gladstone to celebrate Independence Day with10th annual US Log Rolling Open

July 3, 2026

GLADSTONE — The 10th annual US Log Rolling Open returns to Van Cleve Park on Saturday as part of Gladstone's Independence Day Festival. Competition begins at 11 a.m. and is free to attend. 26 of the nation's top professional athletes will compete, including all seven of the current top-ranked professional women. Seven-time World Champion and seven-time US Log Rolling Open Champion Livi Pappadopoulos enters the event undefeated in 2026, while reigning World Champion Marcus Heineck looks to capture his first US Log Rolling Open title. Representing Gladstone, local professional log ...

Traditions That Unite Us

July 3, 2026

As communities across America prepare to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday, it's a fitting time to reflect on what has always made this country special. Certainly, it's our history, our freedoms, and the people who have served to protect them. But it's also something a little closer to ...

Army, Air Force, Ice Cream

July 1, 2026

RAPID RIVER — A much-loved local business recently donated $400 to the American Legion, thanks to a good-natured competition hearkening to an age-old rivalry. Rapid River Dairy Flo employees Ava McCarty and Aubrey Olson are both beginning careers with the military. McCarty is now in Basic ...

Krusin’ Klassics Renews Scholarship Support for Bay College Automotive Students

July 1, 2026

ESCANABA, MI – The Bay College Foundation is pleased to announce the renewal of the Krusin’ Klassics Scholarship for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. Krusin’ Klassics has generously donated $1,500 to continue supporting students pursuing careers in Bay College’s Automotive ...

Bay College and Laerdal Medical Team Up to Present a Healthcare-Focused Simulation Workshop for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

July 1, 2026

Escanaba, MI – Bay College is excited to be co-hosting a mini Simulation User Network (Mini SUN) event on the Bay College Escanaba campus. The Great Lakes Mini SUN will target clinical educators from local hospitals, healthcare faculty members, surrounding Upper Peninsula colleges, ...

Final day for Pet Idol submissions

June 30, 2026

ESCANABA -- The annual contest to choose a local pet as the mascot of Newspapers in Education (NIE) will soon begin the voting phase. Today is the last day to submit entries for Pet Idol, which is a fundraiser for both NIE and the Delta Animal Shelter. Accepted throughout the month of June, ...