Bay College welcomes new criminal justice program lead
ESCANABA – Bay College is excited has announced the appointment of Joe Racicot as the new full-time faculty member and program lead for its Criminal Justice program, beginning mid-August. Racicot brings nearly three decades of service with the Michigan State Police, where he served as a ...
Program announced for Negaunee City Band Concert
NEGAUNEE — Next week, the Negaunee City Band will be led by guest conductor, Ben Zindler, Ishpeming Public Schools band director. The evening will also feature an antique marching glockenspiel that the band will present on permanent loan to the Negaunee Historical Society. Wednesday’s (June 24) concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Outdoor Performing Arts Center at the east end of Iron Street. The opening number is “Liberty Fleet March” by legendary bandmaster and composer Karl King. The program includes a number of medleys. “British Isles Suite” has several familiar folk ...
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My neighbor works from home. I commute to work, sometimes for long distances, seeing patients in remote locations. This past winter, after nearly 300 inches of snow, I often thought about him while driving through blinding snowstorms, my hands firmly gripping the wheel, the heater blasting, my ...
Kobasic Foundation invests $1.4M into Build U.P.’s CTE Housing Partnership
ESCANABA — The Daniel J. Kobasic Foundation announced a $1.4 million commitment to Build U.P. at the 2026 InvestUP CEO Summit, providing significant support for the region's growing Career and Technical Education housing partnership. The investment will help intermediate school districts and state-approved Construction Trades programs continue building much-needed homes while giving students valuable hands-on experience in the skilled trades. Already active in Escanaba, Houghton, Hancock, Cedarville, L’Anse and Manistique, the program helps schools move beyond classroom-only ...
Whitmer announces construction of rental units across Michigan
SAULT STE. MARIE – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced the allocation of more than $18.9 million in federal 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to support the creation of 603 new affordable housing units across 13 developments in nine Michigan communities, including one in Sault Ste. Marie. “Every Michigander deserves an affordable place to live,” said Whitmer. “Today’s announcement is part of our commitment to building more housing and making it easier for people to choose Michigan. These awards will help lower construction costs on over 600 new housing units across the ...