Category Archives: News

Mega Millions Jackpot Rises To $1.35 Billion For Friday Drawing
A $1.35 billion Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs on the unluckiest of days - Friday the 13th - could continue the trend of big jackpot wins for Michigan Lottery players. The Mega Millions game has b...
Jack Hall Jan 12, 2023

McBroom Sworn In For Second Term In Michigan Senate
State Sen. Ed McBroom was formally sworn in for a second term as senator from the 38th District on Wednesday during a ceremony at the state Capitol. Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth T. C...
Jack Hall Jan 12, 2023

Soo Locks Closing For Winter Maintenance Sunday Night
The Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan will close to marine traffic beginning 11:59 p.m. January 15, or until commercial traffic ceases, through 12:01 a.m. March 25 to perform critical maintenanc...
Jack Hall Jan 11, 2023

Upper Peninsula Girl Scouts Kicking Off Cookie Campaign
Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes (GSNWGL) rally their communities to support the world's largest entrepreneurial program for girls-the Girl Scout Cookie Program. With every package of Girl ...
Jack Hall Jan 11, 2023

Marquette Taking Applications For Open Seat On City Commission
Applications are now available for City residents seeking appointment to the vacancy on the Marquette City Commission. The applications can be found online at www.marquettemi.gov/commissionapplication...
Jack Hall Jan 11, 2023

Grants Available For County Fairs To Make Renovations, Building Impovements
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) today announced the 2023 competitive grant cycle for the state's county fairs to make building and other capital improvements to th...
Jack Hall Jan 10, 2023

Prestin Sworn In As State Representative; Opens New Lansing Office
State Rep. Dave Prestin today announced his new Lansing office is open to serve the people of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Prestin, R-Cedar River, is just beginning his first term after being elected t...
Jack Hall Jan 10, 2023

Menominee Welcome Center Celebrating 85th Year Of Serving Tourists
Traveling north across the bridge between Marinette, Wisconsin, and Menominee, Michigan, one of the first sights you'll see after the sign welcoming you to "Pure Michigan" is a rustic log building tuc...
Jack Hall Jan 10, 2023

Marquette-Alger Big Brothers Big Sisters Looking For More Volunteers
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Marquette and Alger Counties (BBBSMA), now serves the Central Upper Peninsula and is asking adults to "Join the Village" by volunteering as a "Big" for one of over 25 child...
Jack Hall Jan 10, 2023

Iron Mountain VA Medical Center Names New Executive Director
Daniel S. Zomchek, Ph.D., Network Director, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 12, is pleased to announce that John P. Shealey, DBA, has been selected as the new Executive Director, Oscar G. J...
Jack Hall Jan 10, 2023

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Ishpeming Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
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UPPCO Getting Ready, Stresses Safety, As Ice Storm Approaches
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