Category Archives: News

Verso Helping Sports Fishermen With Trout-Planting Project
Verso Corporation, Michigan DNR, and the Bay de Noc Great Lakes Sports Fishermen will be collaborating on a Brown Trout plant in 2023. Brown Trout numbers have been on the rise in the most recent year...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2022

LaFave Proposes Ban On Political Contributions To Candidates' Family
State Rep. Beau LaFave has sponsored legislation that would prohibit candidates and their families from profiting off of campaign accounts. "In light of Sunshine Week here in Michigan, I feel it's nec...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2022

Feds Approve Grants For Rural Transit Agencies Across Michigan
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Michigan Department of Transportation will receive $13,590,831 in funding from the Federal Transit Administration. $6,1...
Jack Hall Mar 15, 2022

Whitmer Signs Commercial Fishing, Other Bills Into Law
Governor Whitmer today signed legislation to help small businesses and other legislation to help homeowners. To date, Governor Whitmer has signed over 780 bipartisan bills into law. Commercial Fishing...
Jack Hall Mar 15, 2022

Three Arrested On Drugs Charges In Chippewa County Traffic Stop
The Chippewa County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) announced the arrest of three people following a traffic stop Sunday morning. Detectives from Trident have been investigating individuals involved with the ...
Jack Hall Mar 15, 2022

Marquette Woman Picked To Lead Michigan Office Of Rural Development
Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) Director Gary McDowell is pleased to announce the selection of Sarah Lucas to lead the newly created Office of Rural Development, effec...
Jack Hall Mar 15, 2022

Great Lakes Boat Building School In Eastern U.P. Awarded $2.7 Million
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (MI) and Gary Peters (MI) today announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $2.7 million to the Great Lakes Boat Building School, in Cedarvil...
Jack Hall Mar 15, 2022

Army Corps Picks Maryland Firm For Line 5 Tunnel Project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, expects the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for Enbridge Line 5's tunnel permit application to begin soon following its selection of a ...
Jack Hall Mar 15, 2022

Escanaba Library To Host Local Musician For Jazz Event
The Escanaba Public library celebrates Jazz History Month on Thursday, April 7 at 4:30 p.m. with musician/author Phil Lynch and his collection of historic 78s. Phil will present the first jazz record ...
Jack Hall Mar 14, 2022

NMU Looking To Expand Wireless Internet Service
The $1.5 trillion omnibus spending package that passed the U.S. House and Senate and awaits the president's signature includes a $1.2 million earmark that will enable Northern Michigan University to e...
Jack Hall Mar 14, 2022

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Marquette St. Vincent dePaul Christmas Distribution Set Tuesday
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Country Star Adkins Coming To U.P.; Tickets Go On Sale Thursday
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Senate Passes Legislation To Settle 1800's Land Dispute With KBIC
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Michigan State Police Announce U.P. Employee Award Winners
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Natural Resources Trust Fund Board Proposes 2026 Projects
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Grant Approved To Support Mackinac Island Horses This Winter
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UPPCO To Lower Water Levels At Hydroelectric Reservoirs
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OSF St. Francis Hospital Kicks Off Lights Of Love Campaign
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Iron Mountain VA Named Nation's Best For Homeless Vet Housing
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