Category Archives: News

Markkanen Bill Would Name Section Of M-26 After World War II Veteran
State Rep. Greg Markkanen introduced a bill today to rename a section of M-26 in Houghton County as the Private Wesley Karna Memorial Highway. "Pvt. Karna served his country bravely in its time of gre...
Jack Hall Feb 22, 2024

Informational Session For Caregivers Set Next Week In Marquette
A free informational meeting on work as caregivers will be held Tuesday, February 27, 2024, in the George Shiras III Room at the Peter White Library in Marquette, Michigan, and virtually on Zoom, begi...
Jack Hall Feb 20, 2024

Man Charged With Kidnapping In Ishpeming; Child Found Safe
On Thursday, February 15, 2024, at approximately 4:30 PM, the Ishpeming Police Department, with the assistance of Michigan State Police and Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team, blocked off the ...
Jack Hall Feb 20, 2024

Aspirsu Health Ending Emergency Services In Ontonagon; Expanding In Calumet
Aspirus Health is committing generous resources to Michigan's Upper Peninsula to meet changing regional health needs and build thriving communities. By investing in renovations and expansion, Aspirus ...
Jack Hall Feb 20, 2024

UPDATE: Large Equipment Being Delivered To Tilden Mine Thursday Night
CLICK BELOW TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH DAN WEINGARTEN, M-DOT UPDATE: Drivers traveling between Gladstone and the Tilden Mine area Thursday night/Friday morning can expect delays. Large mine du...
Jack Hall Feb 20, 2024

'Sauna Week' Declared In Michigan To Celebrate U.P. Finnish Culture
State Rep. Greg Markkanen saw his resolution to honor Feb. 18-24 as sauna week in Michigan pass the House with overwhelming bipartisan support. The sauna is a valuable part of Finnish American culture...
Jack Hall Feb 20, 2024

Bay College Hosting Job Fair For Health Careers Next Week In Escanaba
Bay College will be hosting a health career focused job and college fair on Tuesday, February 27, from 1pm - 3pm ET. This event will take place in the Besse Gallery, located on the Escanaba Campus, at...
Jack Hall Feb 20, 2024

TOP 100: U.P. Health System-Bell Recognized For Services To Rural Areas
UP Health System - Bell (UPHS - Bell) is pleased to announce it has been recognized as a 2024 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis' annual Top 100 award pro...
Jack Hall Feb 20, 2024

Two Bay College/LSSU Business Students Advance To National Competition
Two students from the Bay College/LSSU Regional Center Business Professionals of America (BPA) Student Club qualified for Nationals during the State Competition held at Davenport University in Grand R...
Jack Hall Feb 16, 2024

Sault Tribe Of Chippewa Changing Rules For Harvesting White-Cedar Trees
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians is announcing an update to the Tribal Code that will ensure the sustainable harvest of Giizhik trees (northern white-cedar; Thuja occidentalis) in the 18...
Jack Hall Feb 16, 2024

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Local News from the RRN News Center
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