Category Archives: News

State Officials Urge Safety While On Ski Slopes
Winter enthusiasts enjoying Pure Michigan on the slopes this ski and snowboard season are reminded to make safety their top priority. LARA urges skiers and snowboarders at every ability level to heed ...
Jack Hall Feb 16, 2019

NMU Board Approves Small Room & Board Increase
The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees approved 2019-20 room and board rates that are less than 1 percent higher than last year, despite inflationary cost adjustments and maintenance needs...
Jack Hall Feb 16, 2019

Michigan Releasing Food Benefits Early After Shutdown
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) will issue March and April food assistance benefits early to reduce the gap between benefits payments that resulted from the partial federa...
Jack Hall Feb 16, 2019

Governor, Lt. Governor Appearing In Marquette Saturday
Governor Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist will host the final "Whitmer Winter Warmup" in Marquette on Saturday, February 16th. The event will take place at the UP Children's Museum. The famil...
Jack Hall Feb 16, 2019

Escanaba Reminds Residents To Clear Snow, Ice
Residents are reminded that all sidewalks, including exit ramps to the streets, must be cleared of snow and ice. Maintenance is for the safety of pedestrians and other public service access. Snow shou...
Jack Hall Feb 16, 2019

Switchback To Perform At Bay College This Spring
Switchback, a Chicago-based band featuring Celtic and Americana music, will perform at 7:30 PM April 25th in the Besse Theatre at Bay College in Escanaba. Bay College is pleased to present the return ...
Jack Hall Feb 15, 2019

Know Your Rights When Dealing With Insurance Companies
With the severe winter weather over the past week, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is providing tips to consider when working with insurance companies to file a clai...
Jack Hall Feb 15, 2019

DNR Continues Buffalo Reef Restoration Projects
The multi-agency Buffalo Reef Task Force is moving forward on several fronts in its efforts to protect the underwater natural reef off the Keweenaw Peninsula from being smothered by migrating copper m...
Jack Hall Feb 15, 2019

Iron Mtn. VA Medical Center Given National Award
The VA's Veterans Health Administration recognized Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center for providing its patients with outstanding healthcare experiences. The Iron Mountain-based VA Medical Center rece...
Jack Hall Feb 14, 2019

Escanaba Road Closing Due To Water Main Break
Due to a water main break on the 800 block of South 19th Street, this street will be closed to all traffic on Friday, February 15th, between 7th Ave south and 8th Ave South, starting at 8 am, and rema...
Jack Hall Feb 14, 2019

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