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M-DOT Extends Weight Restrictions Throughout U.P. Monday
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and local agencies continue to adjust annual spring weight restriction areas to protect roads. Effective 6 a.m. Monday, March 21, weight restrictions w...
Jack Hall Mar 20, 2022
State Reports 2,770 New Cases; U.P. Adds Two COVID Deaths
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Friday reported 2,770 new cases on Friday, which covers both Thursday and Friday. That includes about 825 older positive test results that had n...
Jack Hall Mar 19, 2022
Michigan DNR Preparing For Wildfire Season Despite Snow
Michigan's wildland fire season is on. "Even though there's snow on the ground in parts of the state now, some local fire departments have already started running wildland fires," said Paul Rogers, fi...
Jack Hall Mar 19, 2022 Fayette Historic State Park prescribed burn Firefighters led by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources conducted a prescribed burn May 8, 2018 at Fayette Historic State Park in Delta County. This was the first time a fire was burned by the DNR for historical purposes, that being to re-open what would have been the infield of the half-mile, oval-shaped horse-racing track. The fire cleared brush and woody vegetation, including ground juniper and cedar. Five of 15 acres prescribed were burned. Thirteen DNR firefighters were working on the prescribed burn, assisted by Fayette park staff and a half-dozen firefighters from the Garden Township Fire Department.
LaFave, Markkanen Blast Whitmer Veto Of Income Tax Cut Bill
State Rep. Beau LaFave today expressed outrage after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer vetoed legislation to provide billions in tax relief for every citizen of Michigan. "This plan would've lowered taxes for all...
Jack Hall Mar 18, 2022
Whitmer Won't Support Suspending Gas Tax; Sales Tax Instead
Governor Gretchen Whitmer outlined her priorities to save Michigan drivers, seniors, and working families money. The More for MI Money Plan builds on proposals announced by the governor during her 202...
Jack Hall Mar 18, 2022
Escanaba Church To Hold Ethnic Food Fest To Help Ukrainian Refugees
Everyone is invited to the St. Joseph and St. Patrick's Church Parish Hall in Escanaba for its Ethnic Food Fest this Sunday, March 20 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. All funds raised will go to assist Ukrainian R...
Jack Hall Mar 18, 2022
McBroom Continues Pushing For Public Access To Gov't Records
Sens. Jeremy Moss and Ed McBroom - the 2022 recipients of the Peter Pettalia Memorial Sunshine Award from the Michigan Press Association - marked Sunshine Week by renewing their call for swift passage...
Jack Hall Mar 18, 2022
U.P. Congressman Urges End To COVID Testing For Int'l Tourists
Rep. Jack Bergman and 13 of his colleagues sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting the elimination of pre-departure COVID-19 testing mandates for passengers traveling to the United States. The...
Jack Hall Mar 18, 2022
Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry Sold To Florida Company
Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry announced today it is partnering with the Hoffmanns of the Hoffmann Family of Companies and their sons, in a move designed to ensure that the company continues its fami...
Jack Hall Mar 18, 2022
Upper Peninsula State Fair Announces Grandstand Lineup
Whether you want to boogie the night away to "Dancing Queen", sing along to "Every Little Thing," and "You've Got to Stand for Something," rock out to "Blurry" under the grandstand lights, or watch dr...
Jack Hall Mar 18, 2022
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