Category Archives: News
Hiawatha National Forest Looking For Resource Advisory Committee Members
The Hiawatha National Forest is recruiting individuals to be members of its Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) that was established as required by the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determinat...
Jack Hall Nov 01, 2024
Western U.P. Man Sentenced For Stealing Money From 86-Year-Old Woman
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced on Wednesday that Richard Filbey, 62, of Ontonagon, was sentenced to 2 years' incarceration for embezzling funds from an elderly woman while acting as h...
Jack Hall Oct 31, 2024
Upper Peninsula Senator Supports New Pension Plan For Corrections Officers
State Sen. Ed McBroom on Wednesday supported legislation to allow Michigan corrections officers the new option to join a pension plan similar to other statewide officers, like state police troopers. "...
Jack Hall Oct 31, 2024
Charges Filed Against Chinese Student For Illegally Voting In Michigan Election
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit made the following statement on charges filed against a non-U.S. citizen for allegedly illegally registering to vote and cas...
Jack Hall Oct 31, 2024
SIX NEW HOMES: Effort Launched To Expand Housing Options Across Upper Peninsula
The Upper Peninsula needs homes. In fact, according to polling commissioned by InvestUP, a lack of available housing is the "top challenge" facing the Upper Peninsula. The lack of available housing no...
Jack Hall Oct 31, 2024
Marquette, Holland Selected To Distribute Home Energy Rebate Grants
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced a milestone in the rollout of Michigan's Home Energy Rebates(MiHER) programs. Supported by the Biden-Harris Administrat...
Jack Hall Oct 30, 2024
EARLY ELECTION UPDATE: Nearly Two Million Michigan Ballots Already Cast
With one week before polls open on Election Day, almost 2 million Michigan voters have already cast their ballot in the General Election - nearly a quarter of Michigan's active registered voters. Over...
Jack Hall Oct 30, 2024
Winning $100,000 Wisconsin Lottery Ticket Sold In Sturgeon Bay
Monday was a perfect day for someone in Sturgeon Bay. A winning $100,000 All or Nothing ticket, matching 11 of 11 numbers, was sold by Michigan BP on 253 Michigan St. for the October 28 Evening draw. ...
Jack Hall Oct 30, 2024
Roadside Parks Closing Across U.P. This Week; Modern Rest Areas Stay Open
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH DAN WEINGARTEN, M-DOT SPOKESMAN Most roadside parks operated by the Michigan Department of Transportation will be closed for the season on Thursday. Some parks...
Jack Hall Oct 29, 2024
New Veterans 'Wellness Service' Available At Iron Mountain VA Medical Center
The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center (OGJVAMC) has contracted with a new wellness service, "Early Alert." Early Alert is a free, confidential and voluntary resource that checks in with Veterans once...
Jack Hall Oct 29, 2024
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