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Michigan Elks Association Donating To Jacobetti Veterans Home
Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti (MVHDJJ) is honored to be accepting an $11,420 donation which will be presented to the Home in the chapel at 12:45 p.m. on March 22, 2022, at 425 Fisher St., Marq...
Jack Hall Mar 22, 2022

DNR: Seeing Dead Fish Not Uncommon As Spring Arrives
After ice and snow cover melt on Michigan lakes early this spring, it may be more likely for people to discover dead fish or other aquatic animals. While such sights can be startling, the Department o...
Jack Hall Mar 21, 2022

Many Bridge Card Users To Get Additional $95 In Assistance
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced all Michigan families who are eligible for food assistance benefits will receive at least an additional $95 monthly payment in March to help lower the cost of...
Jack Hall Mar 21, 2022

State Suggests Limiting Eating Lake Superior Smelt Due To PFAS
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) continues to recommend that people eat no more than one serving per month of smelt from Lake Superior due to elevated levels of perfluorooc...
Jack Hall Mar 21, 2022

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

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