Category Archives: News

LaFave Objects To Governor's Actions On Vaping
State Rep. Beau LaFave today introduced a new measure to eliminate the governor's ability to ban e-cigarettes without consent of lawmakers. "I am getting frustrated with the governor's double-speak," ...
Jack Hall Sep 18, 2019

UPPCO Helping To Improve Heating System In Ontonagon
Upper Peninsula Power Company and Efficiency United are assisting Ontonagon Village Housing Commission (OVHC) with energy efficiency upgrades to their heating system. New high efficiency cold climate ...
Jack Hall Sep 18, 2019

Dagenais Foundation Donates To Escanaba Civic Center
The Robert and Jeanine Dagenais Foundation made a contribution to the After School program that is held at the Catherine Bonifas Civic Center. The Robert and Jeanine Dagenais Foundation is made possib...
Jack Hall Sep 18, 2019

Marquette Schools Selling Scholarship Raffle Tickets
The Education Foundation for Marquette Area Public Schools will be selling raffle tickets from 10:00am until 12 and 4:00pm until 6:00pm at Econo Foods and Super One in Marquette on Thursday, September...
Jack Hall Sep 18, 2019

Michigan Flags To Be Lowered On Thursday
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex to be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, September 19, 2019, to honor the life and service of former stat...
Jack Hall Sep 18, 2019

House Committee Passes Markkanen Education Bill
The Michigan House Ways and Means committee has passed legislation that expands the state's "Fostering Futures" program. Western U.P. state representative Greg Markkanen says it will include scholarsh...
Jack Hall Sep 18, 2019

'Do Not Eat' Deer Advisory Posted At Oscoda Marsh
With archery hunting season beginning Oct. 1, the Michigan departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Natural Resources (DNR) are reminding hunters of the 'Do Not Eat' advisory for deer take...
Jack Hall Sep 18, 2019

Michigan Governor Wants Federal Action On PFAS
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer, along with 14 governors sent a bipartisan letter to both the United States Senate and House Armed Services Committees highlighting several key provisions related to p...
Jack Hall Sep 18, 2019

Sawyer International Airport Awarded $1.1 Million Grant
Congressman Jack Bergman announced a major U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) grant for K.I. Sawyer International Airport. The U.S. DOT, under Secretary Elaine Chao, has awarded a $1,099,199 gran...
Jack Hall Sep 18, 2019

Northern Michigan University To Officially Rename 'U.C.'
Northern Michigan University is celebrating the end to the 18-month renovation project of the former University, now the Northern Center. The renaming will be recognized with a public ceremony at 4:30...
Jack Hall Sep 18, 2019

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Local News from the RRN News Center
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