Lifestyles

Bay College announces winter 2026 dean’s list

ESCANABA — Bay College has recognized the students who earned placement on the Dean’s List for the Winter 2026 semester in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement and commitment to excellence. To be selected for the dean’s list, a student must earn a 3.50 grade point average out of a possible 4.00 and must have completed six or more credit hours for the semester. Attainment of the minimum selection standard of 3.50 or better is a significant achievement representing the high level of academic success expected of college students. Those students with a 4.0 ...

Saintly Stitchers Quilt trip

Today's Birthdays

July 22, 2026 Judy Stanek, Kingsford Kaitlyn Bath, Breitung Township

The power of being a present parent

Dear Annie: I am a working mother of two young children, and lately the guilt is eating me alive. I love my job. I worked hard to get where I am. But every morning when I leave the house, my 4-year-old asks why I have to go again, and my heart sinks. My husband is supportive. We have good ...

Avoiding microwave messes

Dear Heloise: No more major cleanups for your microwave! Just cover the dishes with a paper plate or a paper towel. Also, you can place a cup of vinegar in the microwave and bring it to boil. Let it sit for a few minutes, then wipe the inside of the microwave with cloth or paper towels. Big ...

Kwarciany named 2026 UP Veteran of the Year

ESCANABA — Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Steve Kwarciany has been named the 2026 Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year in recognition of his unwavering commitment to fellow veterans, exceptional leadership and lasting service to communities across the Upper Peninsula. The U.P. Veteran of the ...