Category Archives: News
Voting Starts Monday For Blueberry Poster Contest
Voting will open for the eighteenth annual Blueberry Festival poster contest on Monday, May 20 at 9:00 a.m., and will remain open through 11:45 p.m. on Friday, May 31. This year, there are fourteen en...
May 18, 2019
Escanaba Expanding Its Solar Energy Project
The Escanaba City Council has approved a 41-percent expansion in the city's solar project. It launched last year with a capacity of 35-hundred-10 panels, and now it will be expanded to 49-hundred-68 p...
May 17, 2019
Governor Creates Office of Outdoor Recreation Industry
Building on the strength of the state's abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, natural spaces to enjoy them and entrepreneurial heritage, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announc...
May 17, 2019
Michigan Appoints New State Medicaid Director
Michigan's new deputy director for Medical Services Administration and Medicaid director has a wealth of experience leading successful health care initiatives in both the public and private sector. Ka...
May 17, 2019
Christmas Concert Coming To Island Resort Casino
The Wizards of Winter will bring their musical intensity, stage theatrics and holiday fun to the Island Showroom December 13 & 14, 2019. Tickets are now on sale for this electrifying performance s...
May 17, 2019
Funding For New Soo Lock Introduced In House
Congressman Jack Bergman issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee introduced legislation that includes $75.3 million for construction of a new Lock in Sault Ste. Marie, ...
May 17, 2019
Stephenson 4th Graders To get Free Swim Lessons
The M&M Area Community Foundation is pleased to announce a partnership with Stephenson Area Public Schools to provide a "Safety around Water" program for all students in fourth grade. This excepti...
May 17, 2019
Forest Service Holding Eastern U.P. Open House Saturday
The USDA Forest Service is seeking preliminary input for the upcoming McNearney Vegetation Management Project which will address vegetation management on National Forest System lands on the Sault Ste ...
May 17, 2019
Cambensy Mining Committee Bill Passes House
State Rep. Sara Cambensy (D-Marquette) introduced House Bill 4227 in February to create the Committee on Michigan's Mining Future, which would be responsible for making advisory legislative and policy...
May 17, 2019
Negaunee Schools Praised For Healthy Environment
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recognized 46 Michigan schools today during special ceremony at the State Capitol for fostering healthy eating, physical activity habits an...
May 17, 2019
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Local News from the RRN News Center
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Rep. Fairbairn: New State Budget Includes $30 Million For LSSU
Jul 05, 2026
Gov. Whitmer Praises Budget Passed After Legislative All-Nighter
Jul 03, 2026
Three U.P. Counties Approved For Federal Disaster Assistance
Jul 03, 2026
Western U.P. Gets $1 Million From EPA For Brownfield Cleanup
Jul 02, 2026
Michigan DNR Launches New Survey About Wild Turkey Population
Jul 02, 2026
Chocolay Township Completes Work On New Volleyball Courts
Jul 02, 2026
