Whitmer Wants 5,000 New Infrastructure Workers Trained, Placed In Needed Jobs
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Directive 2024-1 to help train 5,000 new infrastructure workers, who will each earn an industry-recognized certificate or credential or receive on-the-job training. The Michigan Department of Labor and Eco...
Apr 30, 2024
U.P. State Fair Announces Rock Concerts For Friday Night Of Fair Week
The U.P. State Fair is pleased to announce the next two acts in its full line-up of Grandstand entertainment, presented by Island Resort and Casino. On Friday night, Aug. 16, fairgoers can enjoy two rock bands-Fuel and Dorothy. The rock concert will ...
Apr 29, 2024
Bay College Student Receives Statewide Early-Childhood Scholarship
Bay College student Teresa Hosier has received the 2024 MIAEYC Brian White Early Childhood Associates Degree Scholarship. The Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children (MIAEYC) selects one student each year to receive this scholarship....
Apr 29, 2024
Sen. Peters Wants Details On Customs' Searching Phones, Laptops At Border
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, is pressing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for information regarding its use of border search authority on electronic devices, in...
Apr 29, 2024
L'Anse To Receive $288,000 To Replace Lead Lines; Rep. Hill Pleased
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) awarded a $288,000 grant to the village of L'Anse for the replacement of lead service lines. This grant, funded by the American Rescue Plan (ARP), is part of the state's ongoing c...
Apr 29, 2024
Volunteers To Clean Up Iron Ore Heritage Trail During Saturday 'Trails Day' Event
On Celebrate Trails Day, hosted by the nation's largest trail advocacy organization Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC), the Iron Ore Heritage Trail (IOHT) will be hosting a trail clean-up and an opportunity to discover the IOHT for recreation and enjo...
Apr 26, 2024
Prestin Supports Legislation To Evict Squatters From Private Property
State Rep. Dave Prestin on Wednesday pledged his support for legislation that would protect Michigan property owners from people illegally occupying private property. Under current law, police can remove people for trespassing onto private property. ...
Apr 26, 2024
RUN FOR THE ROSES: Dickinson County Library Celebrating Kentucky Derby
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH EMILY CUMMINGS, DICKINSON LIBRARY The Dickinson County Library will be hosting "The Run for the Roses," a Kentucky Derby program at the Solomonson Branch- Norway and the Main Branch during April and ...
Apr 26, 2024
NOT ALL ABOUT HUMANS: Tribe Recognizes Rights Of Plants, Animals, Land, Water
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians took decisive action at its board meeting this past Tuesday to recognize the tribe's responsibility to protect the inherent rights of the natural world, including plants, animals and the land and water t...
Apr 26, 2024
'TAKE-BACK': Health Department Accepting Unwanted Prescription Medications
The LMAS District Health Department has partnered with the Luce County Sheriff's Office, Mackinac County Sheriff's Office, Alger County Sheriff's Office, and Schoolcraft County Sheriff's Office as well as the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to host Med...
Apr 26, 2024
Superior Health Foundation Awards $205,000 To Local Non-Profit Groups
The Superior Health Foundation (SHF) in Marquette awarded more than $205,000 in health-centered grant funding at its Spring Grants Celebration on Wednesday evening at the Holiday Inn in Marquette. The event was proudly presented by Acrisure. The Supe...
Apr 24, 2024
Escanaba Public Works: We Don't Pick Up Yard Waste In Spring
The Escanaba Department of Public Works is reminding residents that they don't pick up yard waste in the spring. Please don't put your yard waste in your recycling cart, as we will be unable to pick up your recycling cart containing yard waste or gar...
Apr 24, 2024