Category Archives: News
M-DOT Permanently Closing Carpool Lot Near Escanaba May 22nd
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be closing the Hyde carpool parking lot due to non-use. It's located near the US-2 bridge over the Ford River near Hyde. This carpool lot will clo...
May 9, 2023
Sault Tribe Of Chippewa Supports Child Guardianship Benefit Changes
The House Committee on Families, Children and Seniors heard testimony today on Senate Bills 137 and 138, which would ensure children involved in tribal court systems and their guardians receive access...
May 9, 2023
Republic Dam Removal Project One Of Eleven To Receive State Funding
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is awarding over $1.7 million in Fisheries Habitat Grants for conservation projects on lakes and streams statewide. These funds are matched by more than $3...
May 9, 2023
Three Bay Collegge Instructors Win Outstanding Educator Awards
Bay College honors Dr. Caitlin Capodilupo, Nursing instructor, Jennifer Farnsworth, Nursing instructor, and Molly Campbell, Political Science Instructor as the recipients of the 2023 Outstanding Educa...
May 9, 2023
HAPPY HOMECOMING: Holy Name Class Of 2019 Visits Former School
This story was compiled by, and written by, Victoria LaFave The 21 members of Holy Name Catholic School's Class of 2019 will be graduating this spring from area high schools, including Escanaba...
May 9, 2023
Whitmer Signs Bills Allowing More Uses For School Sinking Fund MIllages
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation to assist schools with providing funds for school security improvements, acquiring and upgrading technology and vehicles used for transportation and school...
May 8, 2023
Report: MIchigan Roads Still In Poor Shape Despite Recent Spending Hike
Rob Coppersmith, executive vice president of the Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA), issued the following statement urging support for a long-term, equitable and sustainab...
May 8, 2023
Michigan DNR Trying Again To Find Mystery Water Source In Ontonagon County
Beginning this week, personnel from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will renew a ground search for the source of an unregulated water supply near a roadside access point in Greenland Town...
May 8, 2023
Superior Health Foundation Donates $2,500 To Escanaba Civic Center
The Superior Health Foundation has granted the City of Escanaba Recreation epartment with a second grant from their Foundation. Funding will be utilized for the After School Program in 2023-2024. "The...
May 8, 2023
Bay College Business Students Compete Well At National Conference
The Bay College/LSSU Regional Center Business Professionals of America (BPA) student club had a great weekend competing in California. All three of the club's students placed in the top three of their...
May 8, 2023
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Local News from the RRN News Center
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DNR Closing ORV Route In Western U.P. For Three Days
Nov 2, 2026
MDHHS: Federal Requirements For Food Assistance Changing
Nov 2, 2026
Mich. Unemployment System Closing On-Line System For Week
Nov 2, 2026
Former Sault Little League Official Guilty Of Embezzlement
Oct 29, 2026
Prank Call Leads To Large Escanaba Police Response
Oct 29, 2026
Man Arrested After Assault, Standoff That Closed M-35
Oct 29, 2026
Embers Credit Union Breaks Ground On New Escanaba Facility
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