Category Archives: News

Governor Whitmer, MEDC Director. Begin Seven-Day Trade Mission To Japan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer began a seven-day investment mission in Japan this week. During the trip, the governor is focused on securing investments in key industries like mobility, automotive and adva...
Jack Hall Sep 06, 2023

Sen. McBroom Proposes Bill To Ensure State Documents Are In English
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH SEN. ED MCBROOM State Sen. Ed McBroom has introduced legislation to protect the public's access to government communications under the Freedom of Information A...
Jack Hall Sep 05, 2023

Michigan Youth Challenge Academy Now Taking Applications For '24 Class
The Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) admissions process is now open for the academy's next class, Cycle #50, which begins on January 14, 2024. To begin the application process, interested youth...
Jack Hall Sep 05, 2023

Three Copper Country Fire Departments Receive Federal Grants
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that several UP fire departments will receive a total of $467,830 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Securi...
Jack Hall Sep 05, 2023

John Denver Christmas Tribute Concert Coming To Island Resort & Casino
This December, enjoy A Rocky Mountain Christmas as performer Jim Curry pays tribute to iconic singer & songwriter John Denver in the Island Resort & Casino Showroom for one night only, Saturda...
Jack Hall Sep 05, 2023

Big Road Project Begins Next Week On Escanaba's North Side
Beginning Tuesday September 12th, roadway construction will start on Stephenson Avenue from 9th Avenue North to 17th Avenue North in Escanaba. This will also include 9th Avenue North from Washington A...
Jack Hall Sep 05, 2023

Marquette Marathon Races See More Than 1,400 Participants
The 2023 Marquette Marathon has come to a close, with Noah Jacobs taking home first place in the marathon. Noah Jacobs, Owosso, Michigan, native, took home overall first place in the marathon with a t...
Jack Hall Sep 05, 2023

Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Symposium Planned For Late September
Northern Michigan University will host an Upper Peninsula Cybersecurity Symposium and Incident Response Workshops Monday, Sept. 25, through Wednesday, Sept. 27. The event is free and open to the publi...
Jack Hall Sep 05, 2023

Marquette Community Foundation Holding Celebration Wednesday Night
The Community Foundation of Marquette County (CFMC) will host its 2023 Annual Celebration on Wednesday, September 6. This event is a celebration of community reflecting on 35 years of impact across th...
Jack Hall Sep 05, 2023

TRADITION CONTINUES: Whitmer Leads Thousands Across Mackinac Bridge
Today, as part of recognizing Labor Day, Governor Gretchen Whitmer led the 65th annual walk across the Mackinac Bridge. "Another year, another spectacular bridge walk across the Mighty Mac to celebrat...
Jack Hall Sep 04, 2023

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