Fifty years ago, medical students made their debut in Escanaba at Doctor’s Park, the original site of the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Rural Physician Program. Since then, the program has graduated 350 doctors, many of whom continue to practice in the area.
Maybe it’s your boss, your second cousin once removed, your business partner or even your significant other, whom you vowed to love forever. This may be someone you see once a month, every day — or even sleep next to each night.
MHS students to compete in forensics finals
Local advocates shine spotlight on support, services
David Bahrman, age 67, sadly did not survive open-heart surgery undertaken on April 17, 2025, at a Detroit hospital, having been airlifted there on April 2.
With the May 7 federal REAL ID deadline fast approaching that will require compliant identification to fly in the United States, Michigan Secretary of State offices offer a fast and easy way for customers to upgrade their driver’s license or ID. Despite the heavier volume throughout the state, most customers are still in and out of the office in 20 minutes or less.
Spring is charging ahead in Alger County, with a packed lineup of fitness classes, Earth Fest activities, cribbage tournaments, sip ’n shops and live music filling the days ahead.
The Munising City Commission took action this month on several notable items with lasting community impact, including major grant-supported infrastructure projects, fire department upgrades and the formal approval of a new greenhouse operation downtown.
With their first competitions of the season rapidly approaching, the Munising golf teams have been putting in the work.
Making a film is no small feat. Making a film in rural America, on an independent budget, with no studio safety net? That’s nearly unheard of.
