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Social Security to fully transition to electronic payments

LANSING — As of September 2025, federal law and Executive Order 14247 require federal benefits to be paid electronically. To improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance security in federal payments, the Department of the Treasury is phasing out paper checks. Social Security plans to complete the full transition to electronic payments for all beneficiaries this year. If still receiving payments by paper check, the SS encourages everyone to switch to electronic payments as soon as possible. Paper checks are 16 times more likely to be lost, stolen, altered or returned undeliverable ...

New camera club to meet Thursday

IRON MOUNTAIN — Anyone who enjoys taking photos is invited to the inaugural meeting of the Iron Mountain Regional Camera Club from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain. The meeting will include photography talks, share and learn and photo “meet-ups.” The club is open to all skill levels. For more information, email to imrcameraclub@gmail.com or go to the club’s Facebook page.

PEO Chapter AN to meet today

IRON MOUNTAIN — PEO Chapter AN will meet at 6 p.m. today at the home of Sally Bloom. Co-host will be Jan Collins. This will be a wine and hors d’oeuvre fundraiser. Members are asked to send regrets to Bloom.

GFWC honors two

Class Get-togethers

Wednesday — Norway-Vulcan High School Class of 1966, luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Knight Owl Sports Bar & Grill in Norway. Monday, July 20 — Kingsford High School Class of 1973, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Carlos Cantina at new location on U.S. 2 in Iron Mountain. Wednesday, July 22 — KHS Class of 1972, birthday party to celebrate the class turning 72, 5 p.m., Big 10 Sports Bar & Grill in Quinnesec. All classmates and significant others are encouraged to attend. Food and drink will be “Dutch treat.” For more information, call Sally at 906-396-9870 and leave a message if no answer. — ...

Two upcoming concerts for Strings on the Bay series

ESCANABA — Bay College’s Strings on the Bay annual chamber music concert series has two more performances this summer, set for Tuesday and in August. Founded by Arol Beck, a longtime Bay College trustee and dedicated arts supporter, Strings on the Bay has a tradition of bringing high-quality performances to the community. This enduring partnership with Bay College has helped sustain and grow the series, making it a cherished part of the local cultural landscape. After more than 30 years of artistic leadership by Paul Lundin, the series now transitions into new hands. Longtime ...