Category Archives: News

Marquette Schools Receive Grant For 'JJ Packs' Program To Battle Student Hunger
Marquette Area Public Schools was recently awarded a $2,000 grant to fight food insecurity in the community by the Farm Bureau Insurance of Michigan Agent Charitable Fund (ACF). Grant funds will suppo...
Jack Hall Jan 26, 2024

Elle King Concerts Postponed Until March At Island Resort Casino
Due to an unforeseen circumstance, Elle King's concerts originally scheduled in the Island Showroom for February 23 and 24, 2024 will need to be moved to March 29 and 30, 2024. The Island Resort and C...
Jack Hall Jan 26, 2024

UP Health System-Marquette Welcomes New Heart Surgeon To Staff
UP Health System - Marquette (UPHS - Marquette), a Duke LifePoint hospital, welcomes Chris Liakonis, DO, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, to its Heart & Vascular Center. Dr. Liakonis prov...
Jack Hall Jan 26, 2024

State Rep. Hill 'Encouraged' By Whitmer's State of State Address
Before a joint Legislative session today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered this year's State of the State address. In her speech, the governor discussed her agenda for the new term, which includes lowe...
Jack Hall Jan 25, 2024

Conservative Think Tank On Whitmer Speech: 'Not Everything Can Be Free'
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out many familiar themes in her sixth State of the State: Give taxpayer dollars to favored groups while transferring the costs to everyone else. Despite bragging about lower...
Jack Hall Jan 25, 2024

Whitmer Promises Free Community College, Business Support In State Of State
Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her 2024 State of the State address in front of a joint session of the Michigan Legislature. She laid out her plans to lower costs, improve education, and ensure an...
Jack Hall Jan 24, 2024

One Man Dead, Two Businesses Destroyed, In Downtown Escanaba Fire
CLICK TO SEE EXCLUSIVE RRN FOOTAGE FROM WEDNESDAY'S FIRE INCIDENT One person is dead after a fire broke out in downtown Escanaba early Wednesday morning.. Escanaba Public Safety officers sauy they wer...
Jack Hall Jan 24, 2024

Escanaba Holy Name Catholic School Students Participate In 'March For Life'
Photos, information courtesy of Vicki LaFave Holy Name High School students, teachers, and parents went to Wahington, D.C., last Friday to take part in the March For Life event. It was held in remembe...
Jack Hall Jan 23, 2024

Senator Peters Introduces Bill To Strengthen Federal Building Security
U.S. Senator Gary Peters(MI),Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to improve security for federal employees and members of the public...
Jack Hall Jan 23, 2024

Munising Moose Lodge Plans Annual Fishing Tournament Next Month
In the spirit of celebration, let's take a moment to reflect on the roots of this cherished event. Forty years ago, a group of visionaries, including Danny Mara, Tim Spalding, Richard Brill, Chico Mor...
Jack Hall Jan 23, 2024

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Marquette County Not Pursuing State Disaster Assistance
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