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Schools Closed Across Upper Peninsula As Storm Approaches
The winter storm has closed a number of schools across the Upper Peninsula for Thursday morning. As of 11:55 p.m. ET/10:55 p.m. CT, Wednesday, here is the list: Bark River-Harris Bishop Baraga Catholi...
Jack Hall Dec 14, 2022

Winter Storm Closes Schools Across Dickinson, Iron Counties
The anticipated winter storm has already prompted schools in Dickinson and Iron Counties. As of 6:30 p.m. CT Wednesday, the following schools were closed for Thursday: Iron Mountain Kingsford Breitung...
Jack Hall Dec 14, 2022

Whitmer Signs Directive Affirming 'Reproductive Rights' in Michigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive directive instructing State of Michigan departments and agencies to review aspects of reproductive rights that fall within their jurisdiction and identify...
Jack Hall Dec 14, 2022

Michigan Unemployment Rate Increases Slightly In November
Michigan's seasonally adjusted jobless rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 4.3 percent, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Manag...
Jack Hall Dec 14, 2022

U.P. Trappers Association Donates To Upper Peninsula State Fair
The U.P. Trappers Association has donated $4,133.38 to the U.P. State Fair Authority for the purchase of 50 banquet tables. The tables are a necessity for hosting a multitude of community events and p...
Jack Hall Dec 14, 2022

Negaunee, Ishpeming Firefighters Save Chickens In Early Morning Fire
At approximately 0647 hrs the Negaunee City Fire Department was paged out for a report of a structure fire of an out-building at the 100 block of Cambria Rd. Upon arriving on scene, crews were able to...
Jack Hall Dec 14, 2022

DNR Advisory Council Changes U.P. Meeting To Virtual Format
With an extensive winter storm predicted for the Upper Peninsula Thursday, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizens Advisory Council will now meet virtually in a w...
Jack Hall Dec 14, 2022

Whitmer Signs Bills Designed To Expand Affdordable Housing
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill package that collectively will support the development of more affordable housing units in communities across Michigan. "Investments in affordable housing lower...
Jack Hall Dec 13, 2022

Aalto Retiring From VA Medical Center After Nearly 35 Years
After 34.5 years of federal service, Jeffrey A. Aalto of Escanaba, Michigan, retired from the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center Dec. 31, 2022. Jeffrey was born and raised in Rock, Michigan, and is th...
Jack Hall Dec 13, 2022

Whitmer Announces Business Grants For 35 Communities
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced thirty-five communities around Michigan have been awarded a total of $807,673 in grants aimed at supporting small local businesses to create resiliency and strength...
Jack Hall Dec 13, 2022

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