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Meteor shower peaks Wednesday and Thursday

ESCANABA — I remember lying on my back on a dock at Higgins Lake one summer night when I was 11 or 12, gazing up at the sky overhead. As I watched the stars, a brilliant streak of light flashed down along the Milky Way from the northeast to the southwest, ending in a silent burst of orange ...

Get vaccine at UP State Fair and get free admission

ESCANABA — Public Health Delta & Menominee Counties (PHDM) will be offering the free, single shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at the U.P. State Fair to anyone 18 years of age and older. Recipients of the vaccine will be reimbursed $10 for their daily admission. No appointment ...

Fair to host careers in welding exhibit

ESCANABA — The AWS Foundation’s Careers in Welding Mobile Exhibit is hitting the road for its 2021 tour. Since 2011, the Careers in Welding Trailer has been a driving force for welding education and career development. It’s heading to the Upper Peninsula State Fair in Escanaba from ...

Bay presents Award for Exemplary Persistence

ESCANABA — Bay College selected recipients for the 2020-2021 Award for Exemplary Persistence which is designed for students who showed motivation and determination in completing their higher education goals, regardless of the barriers along the way. Recipients of the award include the ...

Gladstone Fishing Team gets donation

Courtesy photo A $500 donation was given to the Gladstone High School Fishing Team from Premier Real Estate. Lori Rymkos, broker and owner of Premier Real Estate and Amber Carlson, realtor at Premier, presented the donation to Coach Mike Keeker and Captain Brad Milligan. The donation will ...

YMCA launches annual campaign

ESCANABA — The Northern Lights YMCA is launching its annual fundraising campaign on Thursday, January 21 to help ensure that everyone in Delta County has access to vital community programs and resources – especially during these challenging times. Every year, the YMCA works to respond to ...