Category Archives: News

Guindon, Culliton Praised As Outstanding Caregivers
OSF HealthCare St. Francis Hospital & Medical Group has awarded two honorees for the 'Thank a Caregiver' program. The program includes the international DAISY Award that recognizes the extraordina...
Jack Hall May 31, 2019

City of Escanaba Hires Company To Do On-Line Videos
We're excited to announce the City of Escanaba has partnered with CGI Communications, to bring a series of professional videos to our web page, www.escanaba.org. CGI has worked with municipalities lik...
Jack Hall May 31, 2019

Upper Peninsula Catholic Credit Union Changing Name
A new brand name and renewed mission to serve the financial needs of everyone in the community is creating enormous positive energy for Embers Credit Union. The 50-person team at Embers has been servi...
Jack Hall May 31, 2019

AG Collects $275 Million In Unpaid Child Support
The Michigan Department of Attorney General's Child Support Unit has collected more than $275 million since it was formed in 2003. Attorney General Dana Nessel made the announcement today following th...
Jack Hall May 31, 2019

Accident Forces Trail Derailment; Danforth Road Closed
An accident involving a truck and a train has injured one person and forced the closure of Danforth Road near Escanaba. Michigan State Police Sargent Joe Racicot says the accident happened at 2:50 Thu...
Jack Hall May 30, 2019

Small Communities Approved For Infrastructure Grants
Twenty-three villages and cities across the state with populations less than 10,000 will receive road funding grants through a second round of funding awarded through the new Community Service Infrast...
Jack Hall May 30, 2019

More Secretary of State Branches To Accept Appointments
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced that the Michigan Department of State is expanding the option for Michigan residents to schedule appointments to every branch office across the state....
Jack Hall May 30, 2019

LaFave Hails Signing Of Auto Insurance Reform Bills
After decades of gridlock in Lansing, car insurance reform supported by Rep. Beau LaFave of Iron Mountain was signed into state law today, guaranteeing significantly lower costs for all drivers in Mic...
Jack Hall May 30, 2019

Governor Signs Auto Insurance Reform Bill Into Law
Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Senate Bill 1, which passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, to reform Michigan's auto insurance system to guarantee lower rates for every Michigan driver, ...
Jack Hall May 30, 2019

Escanaba Man Sentenced For Assaulting Woman
Jaime Thomas Johnson, 41, of Escanaba was sentenced to 4 years to 10 years in prison. Johnson entered a plea as charged with Assault with Intent to do Great Bodily Harm less than Murder or by Strangul...
Jack Hall May 30, 2019

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Marquette St. Vincent dePaul Christmas Distribution Set Tuesday
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Country Star Adkins Coming To U.P.; Tickets Go On Sale Thursday
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Senate Passes Legislation To Settle 1800's Land Dispute With KBIC
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Michigan State Police Announce U.P. Employee Award Winners
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Natural Resources Trust Fund Board Proposes 2026 Projects
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Grant Approved To Support Mackinac Island Horses This Winter
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UPPCO To Lower Water Levels At Hydroelectric Reservoirs
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OSF St. Francis Hospital Kicks Off Lights Of Love Campaign
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