Iron Mountain VA Medical Center Gets More Funding For Building Repairs
The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funds earlier in the year (Q2 Infrastructure Updates). The funding is part of a record $4.8 billi...
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City Of Escanaba Wants Input On Five-Year Recreation Plan
The City of Escanaba values your input and is requesting public participation in a survey as part of the development of a 2027-2032 Recreation Plan. The City Recreation Advisory Board is a public body guiding improvements and opportunities for the Re...
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Ottawa National Forest Begins Restoration Project; Includes Clear-Cutting
Today marks the launch of a 30‑year commitment under the Ottawa National Forest's Silver Branch Vegetation Management Project, aimed at protecting clean water, supporting wildlife habitat, and strengthening recreation opportunities for everyone who...
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Michigan Unemployed Workers Have More Requirements To Get Benefits
Michigan's Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) is reminding workers that an increased work search requirement begins this week for unemployment benefits. Effective Sunday, July 19, 2026, those who receive unemployment benefits must log at least three...
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Construction Stops On Marinette Street Due To PFAS Concerns
Construction on Madison Avenue in Marinette is temporarily on hold after PFAS chemicals were discovered in the groundwater. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is requiring special gaskets for the new water main being installed. The gaskets...
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VA Medical Center To Hold Health Care Events For Women Veterans
For the first time, the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center is rolling out an enrollment event just for women who served. Led entirely by the VA's all-female outreach and enrollment team, this is a unique opportunity for women Veterans in the Iron Mou...
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Governor Whitmer Signs Michigan FY2027 State Budget Into Law
Today, Governor Whitmer signed her eighth balanced, bipartisan budget into law. The fiscal year 2027 (FY27) budget lowers costs, grows opportunity for Michiganders, protects access to health care, fixes the damn roads, and supports small businesses, ...
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Gwinn Man Given 50-75 Years In Prison For Sex With Young Child
Jeffrey Scott Barrett, 43, of Gwinn, was sentenced by Judge Susan Sniegowski of the 51st Circuit Court in Oceana County to 50-75 years' incarceration on four counts of First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nes...
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