Category Archives: News

Rep. Hill Legislation On ORV Licensing Program Passes House Committee
The House Committee on Transportation, Mobility, and Infrastructure voted unanimously in favor of House Bill 4515, which would eliminate the sunset of Michigan's off-road vehicle (ORV) licensing progr...
Jack Hall May 17, 2023

Gov. Whitmer: Hundreds Of Illegal Guns Seized Afetr Police Sweeps
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined local officials to give an update on the number of illegal guns recovered under Operation Safe Neighborhoods to keep communities safe. Since the operation began, law e...
Jack Hall May 17, 2023

U.P. Congressman Wants More Help For People After Serving In Military
Congressman Jack Bergman (R-Watersmeet) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA) called for urgent reform to the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), a key resource aiding servicemembers transitioning to civilian life...
Jack Hall May 17, 2023

Local Businesses Support Upcoming Dickinson County Veterans Picnic
Several community businesses gathered to present sponsorship checks to support the annual Dickinson County Office of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Appreciation Picnic event. Representatives from BOSS Giv...
Jack Hall May 17, 2023

M-DOT Set To Begin Resurfacing Project In iron River On Tuesday
The Michigan Department of Transportation will spend about $1.1 million to resurface 2.3 miles of US-2 from Gibbs City Road easterly to Ninth Avenue in the city of Iron River. The work includes asphal...
Jack Hall May 16, 2023

Search Under Way For Official State Christmas Tree
The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB) kicks off the search for the tree to grace the Capitol grounds for the 2023 holiday season. DTMB is tasked with the search and har...
Jack Hall May 15, 2023

First Downtown Marquette Farmer's Market Set For Saturday
The first market of the Downtown Marquette Farmers Market's (DMFM) 24th season is this Saturday, May 20, from 9 AM-1 PM at The Marquette Commons. "It's been a long winter and we are excited to be back...
Jack Hall May 15, 2023

DNR, Escanaba Firefighters Deal With Brush Fire; Wildfire Danger High
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is concerned about wildfires across the state as warm, dry, windy condituons continue this week. DNR Fire Specialist Jeff Vasher says we all should make fi...
Jack Hall May 14, 2023

Changes This Week On Portage Lift Bridge As Inspections Performed
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be performing inspections on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge from May 15 until May 23. To accommodate this work, the United States Coast Guard (USCG)...
Jack Hall May 14, 2023

Markkanen, Republicans Unhappy With Budget Passed By House Democrats
State Rep. Greg Markkanen expressed his concerns over the 2023 House budget approved this week. "My Republican colleagues and I have offered many amendments and ideas to improve our state budget over ...
Jack Hall May 13, 2023

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Michigan DNR Offering Grants For Urban, Community Forestry
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Events Scheduled To Celebrate Michigan Maple Syrup Industry
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Tri-County Safe Harbor Cancels 'Flannel For A Cause' Event
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Co-Owner Of Marquette's Vierling Earns Statewide Beer Award
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