Category Archives: News

Mackinac Bridge Authority Supports Trespassing Bills
In an effort to protect the Mackinac Bridge and other vital structures across the state, the Mackinac Bridge Authority approved a resolution urging lawmakers to adopt legislation that classifies the s...
Jack Hall Jul 22, 2022

Michigan DNR Concerned About Wildfires This Weekend
Even with recent showers in some parts of the state, much of Michigan is very dry. That means fire safety is a high priority for anyone working or playing outdoors. "We are beginning to see seasonal d...
Jack Hall Jul 22, 2022

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Shows Off Expanded Facility
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital opened its doors to the community Thursday evening to show off its new 12-point-8 million dollar expansion. About 150 people came out to get tours of the facility and to ...
Jack Hall Jul 22, 2022

UPAWS Offering Free Pet Adoptions This Weekend
Get ready to Bring Home Happiness with UPAWS and Best Friends Animal Society. This national adoption event brings together animal welfare organizations, like ours, across the country to help us all sa...
Jack Hall Jul 21, 2022

Whitmer Signs Bills Raising Tobacco Age From 18 To 21
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed 11 pieces of legislation on Thursday. "Today, I am signing several bipartisan bills to protect public health and keep dangerous tobacco products out of the hands of ou...
Jack Hall Jul 21, 2022

Mackinac Bridge Honors 93-Year-Old Construction Worker
Jack R. Thompson, 93, of Alpena, has always been a part of the Mackinac Bridge since 1956 when he worked on a construction crew that built it. Now he has a part of the bridge with him as well. Thompso...
Jack Hall Jul 21, 2022 Catwalks Wiring mesh to West catwalk ropes between piers 17 &18.

No Injuries After Camper-Trailer Flips Over Near Skandia
A camper-trailer overturned in Marquette County Wednesday afternoon. Sheriffs Deputies say the call came in at around 4:30 on US-41 at M-94 in Skandia. A couple from Florida was driving a pick-up that...
Jack Hall Jul 21, 2022

Two Men Sentenced For Violent Crimes In Chippewa County
This following statement is from Chippewa County Prosecutor Rob Stratton: On July 19, 2022 both Tyler Delong and Jacob Mckerchie were sentenced in the 50th Circuit Court. Delong was convicted back in ...
Jack Hall Jul 20, 2022

Feeding America Giving Away Free Food Thursday In Menominee
The Salvation Army will host a Feeding America Mobile Food Pantry on July 21st, 2022 at 10:00 am. A Mobile Food Pantry contains 15,000 pounds of food sent on a truck in order to provide food for 300 f...
Jack Hall Jul 20, 2022

State Launches New Web Site To Track Monkeypox In Michigan
To help keep Michiganders up to date on monkeypox (MPV) and the state's response to the virus, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has launched a new website at Michigan.gov/m...
Jack Hall Jul 20, 2022

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Escanaba, MI, USA
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Marquette, MI, USA
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Manistique, MI, USA
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