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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 ...

A visit by the other version of St. Nick

ESCANABA — A little frosty wisp of magic trickled into my childhood. From the frozen taiga or the snowy black forests of Belarus, an old-world tradition touched my early days. St. Nicholas visited! Not the roly-poly Santa Claus that brings gifts on Christmas, but the hardworking ...

Holiday cooking show returning to Island Dec. 11

HARRIS — The Island Resort & Casino and Daily Press will present the third-annual "Taste of the Island" Cooking Show – Holiday Edition on Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Island's Convention Center in Harris. This festive culinary event will feature charcuterie demonstrations, holiday dips, ...

‘A Very Switchback Christmas’ Wednesday evening at Bay

ESCANABA – Bay College is excited to welcome the award-winning duo Switchback back to the Besse Theater for a festive and energetic Celtic Christmas celebration. "A Very Switchback Christmas" will take place at 7 p.m. Eastern time Wednesday on the Escanaba Campus. Doors will open at 6:30 ...

Carter’s annual tree lighting draws crowd

Fireworks, a raffle, auctions, food and drink and visits from the Grinch and Santa Claus were all part of the 10th-annual tree lighting Saturday in the front yard of Carter McDonough's home on View 17.5 Drive in Soo Hill. The event, which was bursting with attendees, raised funds for Shop ...

Bay College in IM, Borderland Arts host ‘Winter Wonderland’ exhibit

IRON MOUNTAIN — Bay College and Borderland Arts has opened its “Winter Wonderland” exhibit at the Iron Mountain Community Gallery. The exhibit is open to the public during regular business hours at the Bay College Iron Mountain Campus. Featured artists include Melisse Carr, Darlene ...