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Registration opens for online caregiver training

ESCANABA — Registration is underway for Savvy Caregiver, a nationally recognized educational training program for family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or memory loss and are living at home. Offered through Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress, or UPCAP, Savvy Caregiver is a six-week online program consisting of one two-hour session each week. Savvy Caregiver is designed to give caregivers relevant knowledge, skills and mastery to support the person living with dementia and to take care of themselves. Topics include information about ...

Laurium looks to prep for 2026 CopperDog event

LAURIUM – Village of Laurium officials are preparing for the 2026 edition of the CopperDog sled dog race. Earlier this year, CopperDog announced the 2026 CopperDog will begin in Calumet on Feb. 27 but will finish for the first time in Laurium on March 1. The CopperPull, a weight pulling ...

Union raises money for food pantries

Chamber honors Island resort, casino and the Hannahville Indian Community

At the Delta County Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner Oct. 9, I was privileged to present the 2025 Bridge Builder Award celebrating members Island Resort & Casino and Hannahville Indian Community, who connect people, strengthens relationships and builds pathways to prosperity. Their ...

Bay students to host ‘Veterans Speak’ webinar Monday via Zoom

ESCANABA/IRON MOUNTAIN — Students of the Bay College Civics Corps, in alliance with the Criminal Justice Association, will host their fourth-annual “Veterans Speak” webinar from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Partnering with the club for the event are the American Legion Department of Michigan, ...

GFWC to have annual Charity Ball on Dec. 6

ESCANABA — The General Federation of Women's Club-Escanaba will host its 75th Charity Ball on Saturday, Dec. 6, at the House of Ludington, 223 Ludington St. in Escanaba. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served about 6:30 p.m. The club's raffle this year includes prizes such as a diamond bracelet, Green Bay Packers tickets, a YMCA membership, a membership to the Escanaba Country Club and more. Tickets can be purchased by contacting Susan Clifton at 906-233-7436. Dinner tickets can be purchased at the Upper Peninsula State Bank, 430 N. Lincoln Road Suite C in ...