Category Archives: News

Governor Makes Appointments To UP Energy Task Force
Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the UP Energy Task Force. "I'm committed to ensuring UP residents have an energy supply that is affordable, secure, and environmentally sound,...
Jack Hall Jun 14, 2019

Burke Named Bay College Outstanding Graduate
Each year, Bay College selects an Outstanding Graduate from each of the six divisions at the college. The graduate is selected by their instructors for their academic excellence, leadership and commun...
Jack Hall Jun 14, 2019

Marinette Fire Department Receives Fire Protection Grant
Marinette Fire Department received $2015.00 from the M&M Area Community Foundation Fund held at the M&M Area Community Foundation. These funds will support purchasing much needed medical and t...
Jack Hall Jun 14, 2019

Three-Car Crash In Marquette County; Teenager Arrested
At 5:27 p.m. on Thursday, Marquette County Sheriff's Office Deputies were dispatched to a three vehicle crash near the intersection of US 41 West and Commerce drive in the eastbound lanes. After deput...
Jack Hall Jun 13, 2019

Rep. LaFave: Budget Includes Record Road, School Funding
State Rep. Beau LaFave this week supported record funding for road repairs and schools without raising taxes for Michigan residents. "Upper Peninsula families are some of the hardest-working people I ...
Jack Hall Jun 13, 2019

Lundberg Named Bay College TORCH Award Winner
Congratulations to Renee Lundberg, Bay College's quarterly June - August 2019 TORCH Award winner. Renee works at Bay College as the Business Development Manager for Workforce Development. She is recog...
Jack Hall Jun 13, 2019

Governor Appoints New Menominee District Court Judge
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today appointed Robert J. Jamo to the 95A District Court in Menominee County. "Robert is a thoughtful attorney who has tremendous experience in a wide range of legal issues," Whi...
Jack Hall Jun 12, 2019

Escanaba Salvation Army Has New Leadership
New officers will soon make the Escanaba Salvation Army their post. It is customary for officers to be reassigned to new posts every two to five years. Following the retirement of Major Ralph and Majo...
Jack Hall Jun 12, 2019

Ishpeming Man Charged With Robbing Iron Town Pasties
The man who allegedly robbed a Negaunee pasty shop late Tuesday night has been identified. 37-year-old Patrick Earl Fisher of Ishpeming Township is charged with one count of armed robbery. It's a felo...
Jack Hall Jun 12, 2019

Somebody Buys Mega Millions Winner On-Line
Adding the $1 Megaplier option to a Mega Millions play turned a $1 million prize into a $3 million prize for a lucky Michigan Lottery online player. A lucky player matched the five white balls drawn -...
Jack Hall Jun 12, 2019

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