Category Archives: News

Ford River Twp. Residents Get Water Reminders
With winter in full swing Ford River Township Water system customers are reminded to use extra caution during the winter months. The water system has hydrants, valve boxes, curb stops, meter pits and ...
Jack Hall Jan 07, 2019

Whitmer Issues Civil Rights Executive Order
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Directive 2019-9 focused on assuring equal opportunity in state employment, contracting and grant and loan programs, and the provision of state services. "...
Jack Hall Jan 07, 2019

Senator McBroom's Office Officially Opens In Lansing
State Sen. Ed McBroom, R-Vulcan, announced on Monday that his Capitol office is now open to serve and assist residents of the 38th Senate District. "I am pleased to announce that my Lansing office is ...
Jack Hall Jan 07, 2019

LaFave's Wheelchair Legislation Signed Into Law
State Rep. Beau LaFave's plan to ensure people with disabilities can operate powered wheelchairs, electric scooters and similar devices without a driver's license is now law. LaFave's law allows peopl...
Jack Hall Jan 07, 2019

Road Crews Busy Clearing Snow; Concerned About Rain
The wet heavy snow has been tough for the road crews to deal with today. Delta County Road Commission Manager Jody Norman says that as of this afternoon, the highways are in "reasonable" shape, and th...
Jack Hall Jan 07, 2019

Small Michigan Towns Can Apply For Blight Grants
Small communities looking to grow and thrive now have a chance to eliminate blight without breaking the budget, Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority Director Josh Burgett said today, rolling out th...
Jack Hall Jan 07, 2019

Event Cancellations As Heavy Snow Hits U.P.
VIDEO: SHOVELING SNOW IN DOWNTOWN ESCANABA Wet, heavy snow rolled quickly into the Upper Peninsula from west to east Monday morning, causing all of the region's schools to extend their Christmas break...
Jack Hall Jan 07, 2019

Future Car Technology At Detroit Auto Show
If you're looking for a new job or apprenticeship in automotive and information technology or to transition to a new career in the emerging high-tech mobility and automotive sectors, the state of Mich...
Jack Hall Jan 07, 2019

Menominee/Marinette Business Could Win $500,000
There is an excitement in the air in the twin cities of Marinette, Wis. and Menominee, Mich. as they could win a $500,000 community makeover. Deluxe Corporation, historically known for its check print...
Jack Hall Jan 07, 2019

Winter Storm Warning For Upper Peninsula
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT ACROSS THE UPPER PENINSULA FROM 1 A.M. ET/MIDNIGHT C.T. TO 3 P.M. ET/2 P.M. CT MONDAY DELTA, MENOMINEE COUNTIES: Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 t...
Jack Hall Jan 06, 2019

Escanaba, MI, USA
31 °F Light Snow, Mist
Marquette, MI, USA
27 °F Light Snow, Mist
Manistique, MI, USA
31 °F Light Snow
Munising, MI, USA
31 °F Light Snow
Iron Mountain, MI, USA
30 °F Overcast

Local News from the RRN News Center
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