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Art Week activities in Escanaba celebrates community creativity

ESCANABA — Art Week in Escanaba officially begins Sunday, launching a weeklong celebration of the arts that runs through Saturday, Aug. 1. The festivities open with a performance by the Marquette City Band on Sunday afternoon at the Karas Bandshell in Ludington Park. Beginning at 4 p.m., ...

Trump's tariff threat could impact Canadian economy but may be negotiation tactic, experts say

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — The U.S. threat of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods will have a ripple effect on the country's economy but also could be a negotiation tactic by the U.S. administration, experts say. The new tariffs, announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, are scheduled to come into effect Aug. 19. They cover a wide range of goods, including honey, liquor, cement, dairy products, some wood products, hockey sticks, essential oils, perfumes, candles, dog leashes and wigs. They exclude energy products, potash, fish and critical minerals, but would include ...

First Bank IMG promotes DeHaan to AVP

ESCANABA - First Bank Upper Michigan recently announced the promotion of Alex DeHaan to assistant vice president (AVP) and trust officer within the Investment Management Group, which offers a variety of investment services for local clients. DeHaan's promotion follows nearly nine years of ...

Report highlights EAPS' post-COVID academic progress

ESCANABA — Escanaba Area Public Schools (EAPS) Superintendent Coby Fletcher presented trends in academic performance post-COVID-19 to the Escanaba Area Public Schools Board of Education during the board’s recent meeting. A report from Michigan State University’s Education Policy ...