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Bay expands courses in evenings

ESCANABA — Bay College announces an expanded schedule of evening general education courses for Fall semester 2025, specifically designed to provide greater flexibility for working students and other nontraditional learners. The course offerings will allow students to fulfill their general education requirements in essential areas, including core English and Math, as well as laboratory science and social sciences. This initiative is a direct response to the growing demand for flexible scheduling options that enable students to balance academic pursuits with their full ...

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ESCANABA — The environmental impacts of items that we use every day can be difficult to fully understand. Protocols exist to assess a “cradle to grave” life cycle of any product, but not everything has been put to this sort of intense examination. It’s probably good to read a post-apocalypse novel, once in a while. They can be good reminders of just how convenient and abundant life can be, and how we all really are connected to our collective economy. Even those friends “off the grid” who might think that they’re independent, really are not. I muddled over the ...

Planner

Today 10 a.m. AA — Delta Drop In, Escanaba - Open meeting; for anyone interested in the recovery process from alcoholism. Handicap accessible. 12 p.m. AA - Wellspring Church - Noon-R-Lat’r Traditions Study - Relationships Open and Handicap accessible. 12-1 p.m. The Salvation Army of Escanaba, free lunch through its Friendship Kitchen is held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday located at 3001 5th Avenue South, Escanaba. Call (906) 786-0590. 7 p.m. Alanon - Delta Drop In, Escanaba, Handicap accessible. 7 p.m. NA - Delta Drop In, Escanaba Handicap accessible, ...

Police Log

Activities of the Escanaba Public Safety Department. July 21 6:47 a.m. - suspicious situation, 100 block North Lincoln Road 8:04 a.m. - suspicious situation, 400 block North Lincoln Road 9:33 a.m. - non-fatal shootings, 1400 block Stephenson Avenue 12:10 p.m. - non-aggravated assault, 2000 block 5th Avenue North 1:11 p.m. - rental/fire inspection, 1300 block Ludington Street 1:41 p.m. - mental transport, 300 block North 19th Street 2:19 p.m. - obstructing justice, 600 block South 16th Street 3:35 p.m. - trespass, 1000 block Stephenson Avenue 3:35 p.m. - ...

Summer Street Party in Manistique Aug. 1

MANISTIQUE — Limestone Financial Credit Union (Limestone FCU), Schoolcraft Tourism and Commerce (STC), and the Manistique Merchants (a committee of STC) will be co-hosting the second Summer Street Party of the season on Friday, August 1, 2025. The Summer Street Party will be in the social district of Manistique, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. This event is open to the entire community. Guests can expect bean bag toss, a live music performance with the Miller Time band, a pop-up lemonade stand with The Cake Lady at 19 Acres, and so much more! Limestone FCU, Schoolcraft Tourism and ...

Northern awards 2025 Alumni Awards

MARQUETTE – Northern Michigan University Alumni Relations has announced three recipients of the 2025 Alumni Awards, all of whom reside in Michigan: Dr. Peter LaPine (’76 MA) of East Lansing, Distinguished Alumni; Barbara Coleman (’77 BS, ’81 MS) of Marquette, Alumni Achievement; and Ian Lewis (’18 BS, ’22 MPA) of Laurium, Outstanding Young Alumni. Nominated and selected by fellow alumni, the recipients are honored for significant achievements in their fields, substantial contributions to society, and exceptional leadership and civic qualities. LaPine, a professor emeritus ...