Category Archives: News

NMU, Saginaw Valley To Work Together On Mental Health Nurse Training
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH AMY POIRIER, NMU PMHNP (NMU Photo) Northern Michigan University is partnering with Saginaw Valley State University to enhance behavioral health care in the Upp...
Jack Hall Apr 20, 2024

Sault Tribe Chairman Throws Support Behind Nurses; Strike Set To Pause
NOTE: The 120 nurses at the former War Memorial Hospital (now owned by MyMichigan Health) were on strike from last Monday through this Saturday morning. A bargaining session is set for May 10, and nur...
Jack Hall Apr 20, 2024

City Of Escanaba Planning 'Marina Fest' For Live Music This Summer
Plans are being made to grow established city festivals in Escanaba by adding more music. Organizers say it will greatly enhance the community. "Music adds vibrancy to a community," said Lorne Watson,...
Jack Hall Apr 20, 2024

Northern Michigan University Announces Spring Commencement Speaker
Educational innovator and author Milton Chen will deliver the keynote address and receive an honorary Doctor of Education degree at Northern Michigan University's May 4 commencement. He is senior fell...
Jack Hall Apr 20, 2024

Nurses To End Strike This Weekend; Bargaining Session Set For May 10
The following is a press release from the Michigan Nurses Association Bargaining will continue between Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) nurses and MyMichigan Medical Center Sault executives at a late...
Jack Hall Apr 18, 2024

Sault Hospital Says Operations Continue Smoothly Despite Nurses Strike
Despite striking nurses outside, inside MyMichigan Medical Center Sault the atmosphere remains positive, safely staffed, camaraderie is strong, and the focus on patient care is greater than ever. The ...
Jack Hall Apr 17, 2024

U.P. Construction, Welding Students To Compete In Negaunee On Friday
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH ORGANIZERS MIKE SMITH AND RYAN STERN The Construction and Welding Skills Challenge is an annual competition offered to high school construction technology prog...
Jack Hall Apr 17, 2024

DENIM DAYS: Iron Mountain Bank Employees Raise Money For Charity
First National Bank & Trust employees are continuing their Denim Days giving program. With the Denim Days program, employees may wear denim jeans on designated days by giving cash or donating item...
Jack Hall Apr 17, 2024

Man Arrested After 30-Mile Long High-Speed Police Chase In Marquette County
At approximately 9:22 p.m., on Monday, April 15, 2024, the City of Ishpeming Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black Kawasaki motorcycle near the intersection of Jasper Street...
Jack Hall Apr 17, 2024

Manistique Teacher Found Dead In Home; Foul Play Not suspected
A Manistique teacher was found dead in his home on Monday after not showing up to teach his classes. That's according to the Manistique Area Schools in a press release from the superintendent's office...
Jack Hall Apr 16, 2024

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