ESCANABA – “Of Both Minds,” a collection of engineering wonders and artistry by inventor and artist Steve Bowles, will be on display in the Bonifas Powers Gallery from Sept. 4 through Oct. 29.
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Ice breaking operations planned Sunday for Little Bay de Noc
SAULT STE. MARIE — U.S. Coast Guard Cutter KATMAI BAY will conduct ice breaking operations in northern Green Bay near Escanaba on Sunday January 20.
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Country music’s Carly Pearce to headline U.P. State Fair
ESCANABA — CARLY PEARCE, the new voice of country, takes the stage at the U.P. State Fair on Monday, August 12. Carly Pearce is a 27 year old who grew up in a small town in Kentucky. At the young age of 11, Pearce fronted a Bluegrass band to perfect harmonies.
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Micheau elected to Michigan Fair Association board of directors
ESCANABA — Vickie Micheau, executive director of the Delta County Chamber of Commerce and Management Agent for the Upper Peninsula State Fair, was elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions during the organization’s 134th Annual Convention in Grand Rapids.
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NMU plans next steps for Jacobetti renovation
MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University has initiated the search for an architectural firm to guide the planned transformational renovation of the Jacobetti Complex into a Career Tech and Engineering Technology Facility.
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Johnson recognized as Culture of Philanthropy Honoree at OSF
ESCANABA — Dr. Kim Johnson at OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group was named the Northern Region Culture of Philanthropy Honoree for OSF HealthCare Foundation. The Culture of Philanthropy Celebration recognizes one Mission Partner from each of the four geographical regions of OSF HealthCare.
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LaFave says he is working to keep young people in U.P.
ESCANABA — State Rep. Beau LaFave is taking exception to being refered to as a kid by his Democratic opponent. Although Bob Romps does not directly call LaFave, who is 26, a kid, he often remarks that he is older and said this when they both appeared on the Ryan Report this week on TV6.
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NMU reports significant increase in new students this fall
Northern Michigan University’s new student enrollment has increased 9.9 percent this fall, thanks to a second consecutive year of growth in first-time freshmen and a significant boost in transfer students.
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Sjoquist takes a walk through the Golden Age of Album Covers exhibit
ESCANABA — Album art is on display at the Bonifas Arts Center. Doug Sjoquist said the Golden Age of Album Covers exhibit features album art from the late 1960s to early 80s.
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Inductees named for 2019 class of Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame
HARRIS – The Copper Country dominates the 2019 selection class for the Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame, with half of the 10 selectees coming from that region.
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