Category Archives: News

NMU, Bay College To Receive Native American Grants
The Native American Heritage Fund (NAHF) invites members of the local media to the NAHF 2019 Check Distribution, held Monday, Sept. 30, at FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek, Michigan. The NAHF ...
Jack Hall Sep 30, 2019

M&M Domestic Violence Services Gets $350 Grant
Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services received $350 from the Women's Giving Circle Endowment Fund held at the M&M Area Community Foundation. These funds will support survivors of domestic violence...
Jack Hall Sep 30, 2019

Markkanen: Budget Includes Western U.P. Pensions
State Rep. Greg Markkanen announced the budget approved by the Legislature this week includes funding to help Gogebic County cover retirement legacy costs left over from the Western Upper Peninsula Ma...
Jack Hall Sep 30, 2019

State Postpones Spraying Due To Inclement Weather
Due to inclement weather, aerial treatment scheduled to begin Sunday night to combat Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) has been postponed. Treatment was slated to begin Sunday night in several Michiga...
Jack Hall Sep 30, 2019

Michigan Lottery Launching New Game Tuesday
The Michigan Lottery is giving five players a chance to jet off to Hollywood to participate in a special lottery version of the Wheel of Fortune Big Money Spin event and the chance to win up to $1 mil...
Jack Hall Sep 29, 2019

Governor Declares Michigan Manufacturing Week
Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation declaring September 29 to October 5, 2019 as Michigan Manufacturing Week. "Michigan is home to the greatest workforce in the nation, and these men...
Jack Hall Sep 29, 2019

Michigan Recognizes 'Infant Safe Sleep Month'
As Michigan marks Infant Safe Sleep Month in September, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is releasing a plan to improve mother and infant health and end health disparities. Elimina...
Jack Hall Sep 29, 2019

Marquette Schools To Honor Former Ishpeming Coach
Marquette Area Public Schools Education Foundation is proud to announce the 2019 Pendill Wall of Excellence award is being given to Jeff Olson, a 1981 graduate of MSHS. His many high school accomplish...
Jack Hall Sep 28, 2019

Nessel Tries To Stop Endangered Species Changes
The Kirtland's warbler, Karner blue butterfly and Piping plover are among several species currently classified as threatened or endangered in Michigan - and Attorney General Dana Nessel this week join...
Jack Hall Sep 27, 2019

Governor Appoints Swenor To U.P. Energy Task Force
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today appointed Tonya M. Swenor to the UP Energy Task Force. Swenor, of Marquette, is the energy assistance program manager for Superior Watershed Partnership. In her role, s...
Jack Hall Sep 27, 2019

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