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Swillum named to BJU Concert Choir

GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA — Rose Marie Swillum of Cornell was recently named to Bob Jones University's Concert Choir. Swillum, who previously attended Bay College, is a sophomore at majoring in nursing at Bob Jones University. As a freshman, Swillum was on the University Singers, which is ...

DNR eyes 60-mile U.P. rail line for trails

ESCANABA — The potential sale of inactive rail line owned by the Escanaba & Lake Superior (E&LS) Railroad could connect communities and trails across the region. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) Parks and Recreation Division officials are reportedly in acquisition ...

Gifts available, gathering to come

ESCANABA — A new business that opened on Ludington Street amidst this year's major construction has already earned a positive reputation and is still developing. Water Lily Gifts and Gather, operating at 1113 Ludington St. under the ownership of Brandy Torvinen of Gladstone, sells ...

Report: Prized winter birds could be fewer in number

The annual Winter Finch Forecast sounds like most of the region will see fewer of the favorite species in yard trees or feeders this coming season. The Ontario, Canada-based Finch Research Network each fall releases its report on potential winter bird movement based on what food conditions ...