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Blues artists Mulebone at Crystal Theatre tonight

Entertainment July 23, 2026

CRYSTAL FALLS — Mulebone, a duo with a unique name and unusual instruments, will bring traditional blues to Crystal Theatre at 7 p.m. today. Mulebone is a partnership between multi-instrumentalist John Ragusa and roots music specialist Hugh Pool. Mulebone’s unique sound is produced by an abundance of novel instrumentation. Pool plays National Steel, electric, acoustic and cigar box guitars, harmonica, stomps on a boot-board and sings lead vocals. Ragusa plays all manner of flutes, fifes, tin whistles, cornet, conch shell, jaw harp and chimes in on the harmony vocals. Equally at ...

Telehealth services currently available to veterans and their dependents

Life July 23, 2026

MARQUETTE COUNTY – With assistance from the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 22 and a Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency veteran service officer, veterans and their loved ones with limited access to reliable technology can now attend Veterans Benefits Administration-contracted compensation and pension exams via telehealth services in fully equipped telehealth rooms at Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti and Escanaba Vet Center. “Every veteran deserves access to the care and services they have earned,” said MVAA director Terry J. Sabo. “By providing accessible, private spaces ...

The flight not taken

Life July 23, 2026

Dear Annie: My mom and I have always been close. I’m 35 now, but we talk almost every day, even though she’s in Virginia, where I grew up, and I moved to Washington state after college. We make an effort to see each other as much as possible, but of course, it’s never enough. Recently, ...

Rhinelander concert to benefit end-of-life Dreams and care

Entertainment July 23, 2026

RHINELANDER, Wis. – The Northwoods Benefit Concert: An Evening of Dreams will take place Saturday at Hodag Park in Rhinelander. Multi-platinum and Grammy-nominated country music artists David Nail and Thompson Square as well as Rachel Neal and The Brady Luke Band will perform. Food and drink will be on sale from local vendors, and concertgoers can also take part in fun activities for the whole family. The seven-hour event begins at 2 p.m. Tickets range from $10 for children age 5 and younger to $60 for general admission day-of purchases. Capacity is limited. Attendees are ...

Today's Birthdays

Life July 23, 2026

July 23, 2026 Mary Spera, Vulcan Chris Hebert, Norway Linda Ponzio, Niagara, Wis.

Bay College announces winter 2026 dean’s list

Life July 22, 2026

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 ...