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Two upcoming concerts for Strings on the Bay series

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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 ...

Holding the office together alone

Life

Dear Annie: I work in a small office where our boss is almost never there. She comes in late, leaves early, works from home whenever she feels like it and is often “unavailable” when problems come up. Meanwhile, the rest of us are expected to answer clients, meet deadlines, handle ...

New camera club to meet Thursday

Clubs

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.

Social Security to fully transition to electronic payments

Life

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 ...

Menominee County Fair 2026 entertainment lineup set

Entertainment

STEPHENSON — The Menominee County Fair has announced its entertainment lineup for this year’s fair, set for Thursday through Sunday at Shakey Lakes County Park in Stephenson. The live music schedule includes — Thursday — Noon to 4 p.m.: DJ The Worxz — 7 to 11 p.m.: The Descendants Friday — Noon to 4 p.m.: Charlie Scoggins — 4 to 7 p.m.: Todd Wangerin Project — 7 to 11 p.m.: Neon Detour Saturday — Noon to 4 p.m.: Logan Spicer — 7 to 11 p.m.: The Bad Mother Truckers Sunday, — 9:45 to 11:30 a.m.: The Country Classics by Larry and Cheryl Pepin — ...

Foxy Loxy ladies to gather

Life

NIAGARA, Wis. — The Foxy Loxy Red Hat ladies will meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Brick in Niagara, Wis. Attendees are asked to bring a book for exchange.