Category Archives: News

Garage Destroyed By Fire Saturday In Escanaba; No Injuries
A garage was destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon in Escanaba. Escanaba Public Safety says the call came in at 4:00 Saturday afternoon in the 1900 block of 21st Avenue South. There were no injuries. T...
Jack Hall Apr 23, 2022

Michigan Works Celebrates Year Of Helping U.P. Businesses
UP Michigan Works! continues to support employers and employees to get ready to win with access to valuable programs and resources. Employers throughout the Upper Peninsula have found a particularly v...
Jack Hall Apr 23, 2022

Two U.P. College Students Named To Benson's Task Force
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today announced the 25 students selected to serve on the Michigan Department of State's Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force. For the next year, the task force will...
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Northern Michigan Man Wins $1 Million On Lottery Game
An Alpena man said winning a $1 million Mega Millions prize from the Michigan Lottery was "jaw-dropping." Jason Fletcher, 45, matched the five white balls - 08-11-29-32-40 - in the April 8 drawing to ...
Jack Hall Apr 22, 2022

Bay College Names Stevenson As Student Employee Of Year
Student employment offers students career-enhancing opportunities, the ability to develop skills relevant in any career, and better preparation for the job market upon graduation. Bay College recogniz...
Jack Hall Apr 22, 2022

Upper Peninsula Unemployment Rate Declines In March
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates fell in all 17 Michigan labor market areas, including the Upper Peninsula, during March, according to data released Thursday by the Michigan Department of Te...
Jack Hall Apr 22, 2022

Whitmer Unveils Environmental Plan At Traverse City Event
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today released the MI Healthy Climate Plan, a roadmap for Michigan to achieve economy-wide carbon neutrality by 2050 with interim 2030 goals. Governor Whitmer joined Liesl Cl...
Jack Hall Apr 22, 2022

Bay College Offering Massage Therapy On Escanaba Campus
Bay College is pleased to announce the launch of their Massage Therapy Program starting May 17, 2022 in Escanaba, MI. Rebecca (Becca) Bartholomew, formerly of the Marquette School of Massage Therapy, ...
Jack Hall Apr 21, 2022

Governor's Service Award 2020-21 Winners Announced
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Community Service Commission announced 10 winners of the 2020/2021 Governor's Service Awards who supported significant needs and made a difference in food distri...
Jack Hall Apr 21, 2022

Baraga County Chamber Holding Mix & Mingle Friday Night
On Friday, April 22, the Baraga County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Keweenaw Bay and Beyond Mix and Mingle starting at 5:30 PM at the Baraga Lakeside Inn in Baraga. Coffee, soft drin...
Jack Hall Apr 21, 2022

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Local News from the RRN News Center
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Man Swept Away Into Lake Superior; Search Suspended
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Army Corps Of Engineers Launches Annual Photo Contest
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