Category Archives: News
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
Michigan Potato Farmers Vote To Continue Marketing Program
Michigan's potato growers have approved a referendum to continue the Michigan Potato Industry Commission. The Michigan Potato Industry Commission was designed to promote the potato industry through re...
Jack Hall Feb 28, 2022
Delta Force Leadership Program Resumes After Hiatus
Delta Force is back in session! After taking a hiatus for the past year and a half due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's group of Delta Force students (and some of last year's students who missed ...
Jack Hall Feb 28, 2022
Whitmer: Nineteen Bridges To Be Repaired; One In U.P.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new pilot program by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to streamline and bundle bridge projects together to make them more cost-effective and save ...
Jack Hall Feb 28, 2022
AG Nessel Unveils Video On Gasoline Price Gouging
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is sharing her latest consumer protection video, which is focused on price gouging at the pump. The video, which is now available on the Department of Attorney Ge...
Jack Hall Feb 28, 2022
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