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Escanaba Hospital To Hold Special 'Blessing Of Animals' Sunday Afternoon
CLICK TO HEAR COMMENTS FROM JOANNA WILBEE-AMIS, OSF COMMUNICATIONS Escanaba's OSF St. Francis Hospital will hold a special "Blessing of Animals" event Sunday afternoon. The hospital chaplain, Father R...
Jack Hall Sep 30, 2023

'NMU ON THE RISE': President Tessman Delivers First 'Investiture' Address
STORY, AUDIO OF SPEECH COURTESY OF NMU NEWS BUREAU CLICK BELOW TO HEAR SPEECH FROM PRESIDENT TESSMAN The investiture of a university president is an enduring tradition in academia, typically held duri...
Jack Hall Sep 30, 2023

Upper Peninsula To Receive $750,000 Economic Development Grant
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH MARTY FITTANTE, INVESTUP CEO The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved a request to award Strategic Site Readiness Program grants to 11 economic development org...
Jack Hall Sep 29, 2023

Governor Whitmer Announces New Michigan State Police Director
Governor Gretchen Whitmer selected Captain James F. Grady II to lead the Michigan State Police (MSP) as its new director, which includes a promotion to the rank of colonel. "Captain Grady is the right...
Jack Hall Sep 28, 2023

U.P. Congressman: Troops Must Be Paid If Federal Government Shuts Down
Upper Peninsula Congressman Jack Bergman supported legislation alongside Rep. Jen Kiggans, which would ensure members of the U.S. military are paid in the event of a government shutdown. The Pay Our T...
Jack Hall Sep 28, 2023

Northern Michigan Lawmaker Joins Lawsuit Over State Election Changes
Rep. Neil Friske (R-Charlevoix) joined ten other Michigan state legislators in a significant step by filing a lawsuit in federal court against state election officials. This legal action contends that...
Jack Hall Sep 28, 2023

Escanaba Civic Center After-School Program Receives New Donation
The Wells Lioness has donated to the Catherine Bonifas Civic Center After School Program. The After School Program started up for the season on September 11th. Recreation Director Kim Peterson stated,...
Jack Hall Sep 28, 2023

UP Health System-Marquette Welcomes New Pulmonologist To Staff
UP Health System - Marquette is pleased to welcome Critical Care Pulmonologist Sara Meehan, MD, to its Respiratory Medicine team. Dr. Meehan provides comprehensive consultation, diagnoses, and treatme...
Jack Hall Sep 28, 2023

Upper Peninsula Man Given 22-40 Years In Marquette County Rape, Torture Case
Branden Daniel Klyk, 34, of Trenary, Michigan, was sentenced Thursday morning to prison with the Michigan Department of Corrections. On July 14, 2023, after a four-day jury trial, Klyk was found guilt...
Jack Hall Sep 28, 2023

Hansen Previews New Sex Sting Episode; Explains Removing Previous Program
CLICK BELOW TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH JOURNALIST CHRIS HANSEN The latest of the seven suspects in the August sex sting operation in Marquette County will be profiled Thursday in the "Takedown...
Jack Hall Sep 28, 2023

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