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Bay College Iron Mountain campus practical nursing program to restart

ESCANABA — Bay College Iron Mountain Campus has received approval from the Michigan Board of Nursing (MBON) to reinitiate the practical nursing program. This decision was announced at the MBON regularly scheduled meeting held Nov. 5, following the lengthy process of creating and submitting ...

Mini photo sessions offered at Negaunee Public Library

NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee Public Library will host mini photography sessions from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17. The program is designed for people in need of a professional photo or who just want a new social media profile photo. Spaces are limited so please RSVP by Monday, Nov. 15, by contacting the library. This event is free. For more information, visit the library's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 ext.18.

Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club meeting Sunday

ISHPEMING — The Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club will be meeting at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Cliff Shaft Mine Museum, 501 W. Euclid St., in Ishpeming. The program for November will be: “Show and Tell—an opportunity to show your summer’s collected rock treasures and share your rock collecting tales.” Members will show off their new treasures and a panel of club members will be available to help identify local rock and mineral specimens brought by members and visitors. Doors will open at 1 p.m. to allow members and visitors time to bid on silent auction specimens and to ...

Gas prices drop

MARQUETTE — Average gasoline prices in Michigan have fallen 38.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.12/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 4,913 stations in Michigan. Prices in Michigan are 56.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.03/g higher than a year ...

Iron and silk: Introductory Tai Chi workshop set

MARQUETTE — On Saturday morning, an introduction to the mind-body practice of Tai Chi will take place at Messiah Lutheran Church, 305 W. Magnetic St., Marquette. Tai Chi is a gentle exercise the improves focus,increases flexibility, and regulates the immune system. It is currently ...

Carnegie Library group to meet

ISHPEMING — The Friends of the Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library will meet at 7 tonight in the Leverton Community Room on the lower level of the library. The meeting agenda includes finalizing plans for the sale of used books scheduled for Dec. 4-5. The is the final meeting of 2026 with the next meeting scheduled for Thursday, March 11, 2027. Anyone interested in supporting the library and its programs is invited to attend. The Friends’ organization is now in its 46th year of service to the library and encourages community members to join.