Category Archives: News
Snyder Removes 'Felony' Question From Job Apps
Gov. Rick Snyder today announced the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) has removed the checkbox reading "Were you convicted of a felony?" that precedes occupational and constructio...
Jack Hall Sep 07, 2018
U.P. Lawmakers Commemorate 9/11 Anniversary
The members of the Michigan House of Representatives commemorated the September 11th anniversary with a ceremony in the House chambers. U-P state representative Sara Cambensy (D-Marquette) was joined ...
Jack Hall Sep 06, 2018
Pure Michigan Kicks Off Fall Tourism Campaign
As Michigan ushers in the vibrant colors of fall, the season goes beyond the changing leaves and pumpkin spice lattes. From tailgates to apple orchards and bonfires to fall color tour excursions, fall...
Jack Hall Sep 06, 2018
Cambensy Not Happy With 'Legislative Overreach'
There will be two fewer ballot proposals before voters in November. The Michigan House and Senate have approved the ballot questions that would raise the minimum wage and require employers to provide ...
Jack Hall Sep 06, 2018
Army Corps Moving Ahead On 'Stamp Sands' Dredging
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces a contract award for dredging of the stamp sands in the Keweenaw Peninsula between Gay, Michigan and the Grand Traverse Harbor. Petersen Compa...
Jack Hall Sep 06, 2018
Marquette To Receive $300,000 Facade Grant
Marquette is one of three communities in Michigan to be awarded a grant through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Faade Restoration Initiative pilot program. The $300,000 grant will be a...
Jack Hall Sep 05, 2018
Escanaba's Third Ave. North In Rough Condition
The Escanaba Water Department has replaced several water services on Third Avenue North. And there's supposed to be new asphalt installed there later this month...right now, there's several bumpy grav...
Jack Hall Sep 05, 2018
FEMA Denies Appeal For Individual Flood Help
Gov. Rick Snyder's appeal to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for individual assistance as a result of heavy rainfall and flooding that occurred in the counties of Houghton, Gogebic and ...
Jack Hall Sep 05, 2018
Marquette Groups Cleaning Park During Beer Fest
For the 10th consecutive year, the Marquette Food Co-op is working with the Michigan Brewers Guild and various community partners to ensure Mattson Lower Harbor Park is clean and cared for during and ...
Jack Hall Sep 05, 2018
LaFave Unveils School Safety Legislation
People convicted of planning or carrying out a violent threat against students and school employees on school grounds will see it on their criminal record under a plan unveiled today by state Rep. Bea...
Jack Hall Sep 05, 2018
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