ESCANABA — Bay College’s Math Science Division presents a special colloquia on Campus Sustainability Initiatives. The free presentation will be at 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, in room 125 of the Math Science Building.
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Flu activity prompts OSF St. Francis Hospital to limit visitations
ESCANABA – OSF St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group is asking the public to voluntarily limit hospital visits as seasonal flu activity increases.
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Task Force takes different approach in fighting drug abuse problem
ESCANABA — Authorities are starting to see more cocaine and crystal meth being sold in Delta County. Delta County Prosecutor Phil Strom said as law enforcement cracks down on local meth labs, the use of crystal meth goes up.
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Escanaba Kiwanis to host 40th annual Special Olympics tournament
ESCANABA — The Escanaba Noon Kiwanis Club is hosting its 40th Annual Upper Peninsula Regional Special Olympics Basketball Tournament Feb. 24 and 25 in Escanaba. It will include more than 350 athletes and volunteer coaches and chaperones from across the U.P.
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Snowmobilers injured in separate accidents in Marquette County
MARQUETTE — Speed was a factor in two separate snowmobile accidents yesterday in the Upper Peninsula. The Marquette County Sheriff’s office says a downstate man was struck by a snowmobile on trail #5 in Humbolt Township just at 3:40 p.m.
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Bay College engineering grads can now opt into three LSSU degrees
ESCANABA — Students who earn an associate in pre-engineering from Bay College can now apply their earned credits into any of three engineering degrees offered through Lake Superior State University.
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Escanaba Planning Commission reviews zoning ordinance for certification
ESCANABA — A review of Escanaba’s zoning ordinance was presented to the Escanaba Planning Commission Thursday night. It was a step required to qualify for the Redevelopment Ready Community certification.
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Calumet awarded grant to make downtown building improvements
CALUMET — The city Calumet in Houghton County will receive a $33,000 housing development fund grant from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to stabilize a building in Calumet’s national historic landmark district.
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International Bridge announces upcoming replacement, painting projects
SAULT STE. MARIE — The Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Authority (SSMBA) board of directors heard reports on upcoming International Bridge projects at the board’s regular meeting Thursday.
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DNR collaborates to repair summer storm damage in western U.P.
SILVER CITY — There are numerous occasions when Michigan Department of Natural Resources divisions work together to perform a good number of tasks, but this cooperation is often unknown to the general public.
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