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Nature Conservancy Promotes Activities In Northern Michigan
Michiganders looking to squeeze every bit out of summer before school starts have plenty of options for outdoor adventures, including visits to some of The Nature Conservancy in Michigan's (TNC) most ...
Aug 9, 2022 Sand beach at Bete Grise Wetland Preserve.The 62-acre Bete Grise Wetlands Preserves consists of just over 4,000 feet of sandy shoreline along Lake Superior leading to dune and swale wetlands and 1,000 feet of frontage on the Mendota Ship Canal. The larger area of Bete Grise contains an excellent quality Great Lakes Marsh and nearly one and a half miles of high quality sand beach along Lake Superior, possibly the longest in the Keweenaw. Common Loon, Merlin, and Bald Eagle nest at the site and four species of special plants are found in the wetland areas of the site. This entire beach area was slated for a housing development in the early 2000’s. After many public meetings and negotiation, the property was set aside for conservation, opening the beach to the public.
Great Lakes Family Health Center Adds New Doctor In Gwinn
Leah Abbott, MD, has joined the team of family medicine providers at Upper Great Lakes Gwinn Family Health Center (UGL). Dr. Abbott is originally from Southeastern Michigan and grew up in Wyandotte, M...
Aug 9, 2022
New Foot, Ankle Surgeons Come To Great Lakes Podiatry
Great Lakes Podiatry in Escanaba is excited to announce we have hired 2 new foot and ankle surgeons, Dr. Jake Eisenschink and Dr. Rachelle Leveille. Dr. Eisenschink grew up in Manitowoc, WI. He receiv...
Aug 9, 2022
UPCAP Plans 'Powerful Tools For Caregivers' Workshops
Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a 6-week online workshop, designed for the non-professional, informal family caregiver, will be held on Wednesdays, September 28 through November 2, from 2-3:30 pm EST, ...
Aug 9, 2022
Governor Gretchen Whitmer Tests Positive For COVID-19
This evening, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the following statement after testing positive for COVID-19. "This evening, I tested positive for COVID-19. "Thankfully, I am only experiencing mild symp...
Aug 8, 2022
Free At-Home COVID Tests Available In Delta, Menominee
All residents of Delta and Menominee Counties now have the opportunity to order 5 over the counter COVID-19 tests delivered free to their homes. Project Access Covid Tests (Project ACT) is sponsored b...
Aug 8, 2022
M-DOT Welcome Center In Western U.P. Closing For Upgrades
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will be performing interior and exterior work to bring the Ironwood Welcome Center on eastbound US-2 in Gogebic County up to Americans with Disabilitie...
Aug 8, 2022
Governor Whitmer Declares Sunday As Purple Heart Day
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has recognized August 7, 2022, as Purple Heart Day to remember and pay honor to the service members of the U.S. Armed Forces that were wounded or killed in enemy action while...
Aug 7, 2022
Stabenow, Peters Pleased With Passage Of Spending Bill
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) on Sunday announced the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act to lower costs for people in Michigan and across the country. Senator Stabenow has been a lon...
Aug 7, 2022
NMU Board Objects To Cambensy 'Wrong, Reckless' Statements
Northern Michigan University is responding to statements made by state representative Sara Cambensy (D-Marquette) questioning the arrangement between the NMU Foundation and Veridea Group in the redeve...
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Escanaba's Garber Named Michigan's Top Assistant Principal
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BUCKING THE TREND: Bergman Holds UP Congressional Seat
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MARINETTE COUNTY: $60 Million School Proposal Passes
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ALGER COUNTY: County Commission Race Goes To The Wire
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MARQUETTE COUNTY: New Ishpeming Mayor; Gwinn School Bond Fails
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DELTA COUNTY: Stupak Wins Judgeship; Bay College Board Members
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DICKINSON COUNTY: Breitung Township Schools Millage Passes
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MENOMINEE COUNTY: Marijuana Referendum, District Judge Race
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Aho-Rink Delivers 109th State House Seat To Democrats
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