Category Archives: News

Governor Signs 'Equal Pay' Provision Into Law
Today Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation declaring April 2, 2019 Equal Pay Day in Michigan. "Equal pay is not only a women's issue. This is an economic issue that is hurting hardworking f...
Jack Hall Apr 02, 2019

Hiawatha National Forest Plans Prescribed Burns
The US Forest Service is preparing for 3,561 acres of prescribed burning on the Hiawatha National Forest. Prescribed burning is a tool that can help accomplish a variety of objectives; prescribed fire...
Jack Hall Apr 02, 2019

Several U.P. Communities Getting Blight Grants
Nine communities will receive a total of $350,000 to help eliminate blight, the Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority announced Tuesday. "Giving smaller communities the opportunity and resources to ...
Jack Hall Apr 02, 2019

UPDATE: Delays Wednesday On Escanaba River Bridge
Drivers in the US-2/US-41/M-35 work zone on the Escanaba River Bridge will encounter delays Wednesday morning. Beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, contractors will work to clean the work zone and ...
Jack Hall Apr 02, 2019

LaFave Accuses Attorney General Of 'Religious Bigotry'
State Rep. Beau LaFave, of Iron Mountain, issued the following statement demanding the Michigan Attorney General apologize for her religious attack on retired Chief Judge Michael J. Talbot. The contro...
Jack Hall Apr 01, 2019

Menominee Secretary of State Office Relocating
The Menominee Secretary of State office at 4000 10th St. will close at the end of the day Friday, April 12, to move to a new location. During the closure, which will be from April 15 to 19, customers ...
Jack Hall Apr 01, 2019

Report: Fishing Brings In $2.3 Billion To Michigan
Fishing is big fun - and big business - in Michigan. Nearly 1.1 million people fish in Michigan each year, keeping cash registers ringing for outdoor retailers and other businesses like restaurants, h...
Jack Hall Apr 01, 2019 Conservation Officer patrol, Mecosta Co.
C. O. Brian Lebel checks a fisherman below Croton Dam on the last day of Walleye season.

CBC Telethon Approaches; New Charity Chosen
Good Neighbor of Manistique, MI has been chosen as 3rd Charity for the 2019 CBC Radio-A-Thon To quality for the 3rd Charity: Charity must serve Schoolcraft County Residents Must have a current 501c3 d...
Jack Hall Apr 01, 2019

Calumet Wins Hockeyville USA; Will Host NHL Game
Together with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA), Kraft Heinz is excited to announce Calumet Colosseum in Calumet, Michigan as the winner of K...
Jack Hall Mar 31, 2019

Sault International Bridge Raising Tolls Monday
Tolls at the International Bridge in Sault Ste. Marie will increase April 1. The passenger vehicle cash tolls will increase from the current $3.50 (in U.S. dollars) per trip to $4 on April 1. Regular ...
Jack Hall Mar 30, 2019

Escanaba, MI, USA
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Red Cross Asking For Blood Donations After Blizzard Cancelations
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Six Grants Coming To U.P. For America 250th Anniversary Programs
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Escanaba Public Works Continues Massive Snow Removal Efforts
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State Expands Benefits For Michigan National Guard Members
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Menominee Road Commission Gives Update; Addresses Emergencies
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Delta County Search & Rescue Warns Of Dangerous Ice On Bay
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CLOGGED ROADS: Delta County Schools Staying Closed Thursday
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Environmental Group Praises Wisconsin Passage Of PFAS Funds
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DNR Officers, Sheriff's Deputies, Rescue Snowmobiler In Eastern U.P.
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