Category Archives: News
State Health Department Launches New 'MI Benefits Center'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) today announced the launch of MI Benefits Center, an innovative approach to assist Michiganders in applying for m...
Jack Hall Dec 06, 2021
NMU Weightlifter Zielke Earns Two Medals At North American Finals
United States National Training Site weightlifter Lucas Zielke earned two medals this weekend at the USA Weightlifting North American Open Finals in Denver, Colorado. Competing in the men's 67 kg. cla...
Jack Hall Dec 06, 2021
Invasive Didymo Detected In Another Northern Michigan River
The Michigan departments of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy and Natural Resources confirmed a report of didymo, a nuisance freshwater alga, in a stretch of the Upper Manistee River in Kalkaska Co...
Jack Hall Dec 06, 2021
Whitmer Declares December As Michigan Christmas Tree Month
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today proclaimed December as Michigan Christmas Tree Month, recognizing the vital economic, environmental, and social benefits of the state's Christmas tree industry. "Michig...
Jack Hall Dec 06, 2021
Many Upper Peninsula Schools Closed Monday Due To Storm
The winter storm that dumped heavy snow on the Upper Peninsula Sunday has caused a number of schools to close for Monday as road conditions continued to be hazardous. Schools closed for Monday. We'll ...
Jack Hall Dec 05, 2021
Season's First Winter Storm Bearing Down On Upper Peninsula
The National Weather Service has posted Winter Storm Warnings for the Upper Peninsula on Sunday, with some areas expecting to receive up to 18 inches of snow. It's the first widespread weather event o...
Jack Hall Dec 05, 2021
Marquette County Health Department Updates COVID Situation
The medical director of the Marquette County Health Department is giving an update on the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the region. Doctor Bob Lorinser says the rates can be brought down with pro...
Jack Hall Dec 03, 2021
State Health Department Updates School Quarantine Guidelines
Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issuedstreamlined quarantine recommendations for schoolsdesigned to help prevent transmission of COVID-19 among the school-aged popu...
Jack Hall Dec 03, 2021
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital: 'We Are Overwhlemed'
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital is reaching out to community members to share an urgent message. Frontline workers are pleading with residents to take immediate actions to reduce the risk of COVID-19 in...
Jack Hall Dec 03, 2021
Markkanen, House Approve $368 Million For First Responders
State Rep. Greg Markkanen today joined the Michigan House in approving an expanded plan to support law enforcement and public safety personnel and help them better protect the people they serve. The m...
Jack Hall Dec 02, 2021
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