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Bay scholarship recipients for fall semester

ESCANABA — These students were awarded scholarships for the fall 2025 semester at Bay College. Awards are listed by city, scholarship name and recipient name. Note: Some scholarships are awarded during the winter 2026 semester of the current academic year. Recipients of those awards will be recognized at that time. Aberfeldie — VIC: Greg & Linda Yagodzinski Scholarship: Harrison Haigh; Athelstane, Wis. — Sharon Lewis Memorial Scholarship: Lydia Schaal; WDBC & Circle M Scholarship: Lydia Schaal; Baraga — Ray & Peg Hirvonen Scholarship: Makenna Hendrickson; Josephine ...

Ishpeming Ski Club to host 139th tournament

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Ski Club, one of the oldest in the United States, will host its 139th-annual Ski Jumping Tournament Jan. 16-18, according to a club news release. Held every year since its founding in 1887, the event stands as one of the longest-running winter sports traditions ...

Gladstone competes in ‘High School Bowl’

Colorado Yoopers annual picnic yields donation

COLORADO — The Colorado Yoopers have given a $500 grant to the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation in Hancock to benefit its Little Brothers program. The grant will be matched. Organizer Carl Johnson collected funds at the group's 25th-annual picnic Oct. 25 in Lakewood, ...

DCCA announces winners in annual fundraising raffle

ESCANABA — The Delta County Cancer Alliance completed its annual Holiday Raffle Fundraiser on Dec. 1. Congratulations to this year's winners: — First place, $1,000, Mike Madalinski; — Second place, $500, Doreen Berndt; — Third place, firewood valued at $280, Tracy Hahn; and — Fourth place, $250, Patti Hengesh. Special thanks to the donors who made this fundraiser a success: St. Thomas Bingo, Highline, Community Foundation of Delta County, Phil and Lee's Homes, Dombrowski Tree Service and Ken and Patricia Gartland. Many thanks to all who purchased tickets to ...

MVAA launches the MiVeteran app

LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency has created a mobile application designed for veterans and transitioning service members with navigating their earned benefits and resources. The MiVeteran app provides quick access on mobile devices to support and services the MVAA offers, as well as showcases the opportunities Michigan has for veterans and transitioning service members to work, raise a family, continue their education and retire. “The launch of this mobile app represents a significant advancement in our ongoing commitment to serving veterans,” MVAA director ...