Schools in the Delta Schoolcraft Intermediate School District took the unusual step of deciding to close schools Wednesday and Thursday on Tuesday due to a forecast of unusually frigid temperatures.
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Holy Name Catholic announces new high school campaign
ESCANABA — Holy Name Catholic School announced a $10.7 million capital campaign to re-establish a high school education program. The high school closed in 1971. Amber Hartman with the Holy Name High School Planning Committee said a feasibility study by a Marquette firm showed a high school program would be viable at Holy Name.
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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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Escanaba band students to hold pancake dinner to support program
ESCANABA — Band Boosters at the Escanaba High School are holding a pancake dinner fundraiser on Thursday, Feb. 7. Senior Bella Wessell says along with the pancakes, students participating in the solo ensemble competition will perform throughout the fundraiser.
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Bay College breaks ground on Phase 1 of gymnasium expansion
ESCANABA — A ground breaking ceremony was held Wednesday at Bay College for the $3 million expansion of Bay’s gymnasium. Phase 1 of the project adds a locker room facility at the east end of the current building for students participating in the athletic programs at the college.
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Students give back to community in Bay College’s Day of Service
ESCANABA — Friday was a Day of Service for students at Bay College. Students and staff spent the day volunteering at several non-profit organizations. Board of Trustee Stephen Davis told the volunteers that providing service is a way of connecting with the community.
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Escanaba School Board narrows down projects for sinking fund proposal
ESCANABA — The Escanaba School District has posted a list of projects that would be completed over the next four years if voters approve a sinking fund proposal on Nov. 6.
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Bay College accepts construction bid on gym locker addition
ESCANABA — Bay College chose Ness Construction to build the new section of the gymnasium for its athletic programs. The board of trustees yesterday accepted the $1.3 million bid to build locker rooms for the athletes at Bay.
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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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Hewitt named outstanding Bay College graduate for technology division
ESCANABA – Chelsea Hewitt of Palmer was selected as the 2018 Outstanding Graduate for Bay College’s Technology Division. The award was sponsored and presented by Verso Corporation.
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