Category Archives: News
DNR Extends Deadline To Apply For Conservation Academy
If you or someone you know is looking for a truly hands-on way to help take care of Michigan's natural resources, consider applying for the DNR's conservation officer academy We've just extended the a...
Jack Hall Mar 05, 2022
Nominations For Veteran-Owned Business of Year Accepted
The Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year is a business with at least a 51% ownership share held by a military veteran with a minimum of a "general discharge," active-duty service member eligible f...
Jack Hall Mar 05, 2022
Coronavirus Cases Continue Sharp Decline In U.P., Michigan
The number of new coronavirus cases continues to plummet in Michigan. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 1,842 new cases on Friday, which covers both Thursday and Friday. Th...
Jack Hall Mar 04, 2022
Sen. Schmidt Wants Statewide Authority To Oversee Ports
Last year, Sen. Wayne Schmidt joined a host of bipartisan lawmakers in introducing legislation that would provide critical support to the state's shipping industry and take additional steps to protect...
Jack Hall Mar 04, 2022
Marquette Asks For Help In Digging Out Fire Hydrants
Due to the recent large accumulation of snow in the City, the Marquette City Fire Department is asking residents to help out by Adopting a Fire Hydrant. This program is straightforward. We are asking ...
Jack Hall Mar 04, 2022
Flags To Be Lowered Saturday To Honor Former Senator
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Saturday, March 5, 2022, in honor of former state Senator John Mowat, who ...
Jack Hall Mar 04, 2022
U.P. Businesses Effected By Pandemic Can Apply For Grants
Qualifying Upper Peninsula businesses that have suffered financial hardship from COVID-19 are encouraged to apply for the State of Michigan's new Afflicted Business Relief (ABR) grant program. There i...
Jack Hall Mar 04, 2022
More Work Planned Next Week On Portage Lift Bridge
Contractors for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will continue work that requires closures of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge between Houghton and Hancock next week. Multiple test lifts a...
Jack Hall Mar 04, 2022
OSF Closing COVID-19 Testing Center, Shutting Triage Line
Effective Monday, March 7, 2022, OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group will close its COVID-19 drive-thru testing center. In addition, the local COVID-19 triage phone line will no lo...
Jack Hall Mar 04, 2022
U.P. Braces For Weekend Ice Storm; Travel 'Strongly Discouraged'
Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Ontonagon, Houghton, Hancock, L`Anse, Gwinn, Marquette, Ironwood, Iron River, Kenton, and Sidnaw ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EST /MIDNIGHT CST/SATURDAY...
Jack Hall Mar 04, 2022
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