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Dickinson Conservation District to have annual meeting, elections

Local News July 24, 2026

KINGSFORD — The 78th-annual meeting and board elections for Dickinson Conservation District will be from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Kingsford High School, 431 Hamilton Ave., Kingsford. The event will include updates from Dickinson Conservation District, and conservation partner updates. A Native Plant Symposium will follow from 1 to 4 p.m., with a charge of $20 per person. Board elections will be during this meeting, with Angela Koprowski running unopposed for an open board seat. Absentee ballots for the election are currently available at the Dickinson Conservation District ...

Krusin’ Klassics renews scholarship support for Bay College students

Local News July 24, 2026

ESCANABA — The Bay College Foundation has announced the renewal of the Krusin’ Klassics Scholarship for the 2026-2027 academic year. Krusin’ Klassics has donated $1,500 to continue supporting students pursuing careers in Bay College’s automotive program. Founded in 1985 by local ...

Millage renewals are on Dickinson ballots

Local News July 24, 2026

IRON MOUNTAIN — Millage renewals for Dickinson County roads and the Norway-Vulcan Senior Citizens Center are on Aug. 4 primary election ballots, along with a joint millage in Breen, Felch and West Branch townships for Nordic Ambulance. Sagola Township, meanwhile, seeks the renewal of ...

DeHaan named assistant VP at First Bank, Upper Michigan

Business July 24, 2026

ESCANABA — First Bank, Upper Michigan, has promoted Alex DeHaan to assistant vice president and trust officer within the Investment Management Group. This promotion reflects DeHaan’s nearly nine years in providing service to First Bank clients, according to a news release. He started ...

Chamber welcomes new member Hektik Hobbies

Business July 24, 2026

NORWAY — The Dickinson Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Hektik Hobbies with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its family-owned hobby shop, 729 Main St. in downtown Norway. At a time when so much entertainment happens behind a screen, Hektik Hobbies is helping people reconnect with ...

Annual cycling tour of UP starts today in Manistique

Local News July 24, 2026

MANISTIQUE — The annual Tour Da Yoop, eh cycling event was set to kick off today from Manistique on its 10-day, 1,200-mile journey around the Upper Peninsula. Tour Da Yoop raises funds and awareness for bike safety and families battling childhood cancer through its partnership with U.P. ...