Category Archives: News
Michigan, Wisconsin Lottery Urge Responsible Gambling
March is Problem Gambling Awareness month, and the Michigan Lottery has joined the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to help increase public awareness of problem gambling and highlight the a...
Jack Hall Mar 02, 2022
Michigan Senators Pleased With Biden State Of Union Speech
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) released the following statement on President Biden's State of the Union Address: "The State of the Union is an important moment to reflect on where we've been and ...
Jack Hall Mar 02, 2022
LaFave Proposes Overtime Tax Cut For Salaried Workers
Rep. Beau LaFave today voted in favor of a common-sense plan to lower taxes for all Michigan families and seniors. "The plan approved in this chamber today is fantastic work, and I fully support it," ...
Jack Hall Mar 02, 2022
Free Food Being Offered Wednesday At Gwinn Church
Free food give away event. Wednesday, March 2nd at Grace Lutheran Church at 558 West M-35 Gwinn, Michigan. Distribution will begin at 11:00 a.m. This is a drive-thru event. Directions will be given by...
Jack Hall Mar 01, 2022
Marinette/Menominee St. Vinnies Giving Away Free Mattresses
A local thrift store is offering a limited amount of free mattresses to those in the area unable to afford a bed. St. Vincent de Paul District (SVdP) of Marinette is currently offering a Beds for Thos...
Jack Hall Mar 01, 2022
Whitmer Launches $409 Million Business Grant Program
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced applications are now being accepted through Thursday, March 31 for the new Growing MI Business grant program, which was signed into law at the end of last yea...
Jack Hall Mar 01, 2022
Whitmer's Policy To Reinstate 'Prevailing Wage' Takes Effect Today
Governor Gretchen Whitmer's decision to reinstate prevailing wage for all state construction contracts went into effect. This policy ensures the best value on infrastructure for Michigan taxpayers and...
Jack Hall Mar 01, 2022
Michigan To Spend $3.6 Million To Battle Invasive Species In State
The state of Michigan today announced that 31 projects will share $3.6 million in grants through the Michigan Invasive Species Grant Program. The program - cooperatively implemented by the Michigan de...
Jack Hall Mar 01, 2022
Veterans Fishing Derby Planned For June 11 In Escanaba
Jeff Sierpien is working with the City of Escanaba Recreation Department to organize and host the first annual Bay Area Veteran's Fishing Derby on June 11, 2022. The purpose of the event is to give so...
Jack Hall Mar 01, 2022
U.P. Children's Museum Lifts Capacity Limits; Still Requires Masks
Starting March 1, 2022, the Upper Peninsula Children's Museum will be lifting our capacity limits and opening our doors fully. We will no longer have our two-hour playtimes and daily tickets purchased...
Jack Hall Feb 28, 2022
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