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Environmental Education Lab to host annual Super Saturday Snowshoe event
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (247+ words) MANISTIQUE " The Environmental Education Lab's annual Super Saturday Snowshoe event will take place Saturday, Feb. 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This free event is for people of all ages, and there will be snowshoes on hand to borrow, loaned by the Manistique Area…...
Being taught to do the right thing
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (389+ words) Dear Heloise: In a recent column, LEO G. said that he lists a company's info in his notes. This requires that you search through your notes each time to locate the info. When a repairman completes a job for me, and…...
Bay College to host SkillsUSA competition
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (318+ words) ESCANABA " Bay College is thrilled to announce that it will host the 2026 SkillsUSA Regional Competition. On Friday, February 6, 2026, the top career and technical education (CTE) students from across the Upper Peninsula will compete in Automotive, Welding and Information Technology. This…...
New year, new classes at Bonifas Arts Center
6+ day, 29+ min ago (750+ words) ESCANABA " From toddler art classes to stained-glass workshops, the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center is expanding its educational offerings, giving residents a creative outlet and a place to learn year-round. The center currently offers a guide to their education program…...
Gladstone students practice agriculture in pilot program
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (850+ words) GLADSTONE " Agricultural science, taught by Mrs. Michelle (Shelley) Shurlow, is underway at Gladstone High School for the very first year. Currently an elective, the class gives a group of students education on various elements of agriculture through hands-on experience, guest…...
‘A world of difference’: Teachers, parents increasingly back cell phone bans in Michigan schools
1+ week, 1+ day ago (955+ words) In his 30 years as teacher and administrator, Jason Purcell felt the weight of responsibility that often fell on his shoulders in enforcing the prohibition of cell phones in the classroom. When Purcell was convinced to come out of retirement this…...
Escanaba School Board highlights student achievement
1+ week, 1+ day ago (482+ words) ESCANABA " The Escanaba School Board on Monday analyzed the district's academic achievement in student data comparing pre-COVID statistics to last year's data " showing a marked improvement. Superintendent Coby Fletcher presented on the data collected in Escanaba Area Public Schools (EAPS)…...
Sandy Gill honored with Heritage Award for lifelong service to U.P. State Fair
1+ week, 4+ day ago (460+ words) Sandy Gill honored with Heritage Award for lifelong service to U.P. State Fair'dailypress.net Sandy Gill honored with Heritage Award for lifelong service to U.P. State Fair Minding our own business Sandy Gill, a lifelong volunteer and mentor, was honored with the…...
Holy Name Catholic School presented with $50K
1+ week, 6+ day ago (661+ words) ESCANABA " Income earned on one of the funds dedicated to Holy Name Catholic School has resulted in a $50,000 sum presented to the school. Years ago, the Staff Support Endowment Fund by Alumni and Friends of Holy Name Catholic School was…...
Bay College celebrates its latest nursing grads
3+ week, 21+ min ago (231+ words) ESCANABA " Bay College recognized its 2025 Associate Degree in Nursing graduates from the Escanaba Bay College Campus during a traditional pinning ceremony Dec. 16 at the Besse Auditorium. The ceremony marked the successful completion of the academic and clinical program and celebrated…...