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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

State Looking To Expand Health-Related Programs At Senior Centers
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Senior Center Wellness Program II. Eligible applicants are multipurpose senior citizen centers...
Jack Hall Mar 18, 2022

Upper Peninsula Unemployment Rates Edge Up In January
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates rose in all 17 Michigan labor market areas between December and January, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Managemen...
Jack Hall Mar 17, 2022

State Imposing Weight Restrictions On Southern U.P. Roads
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and local agencies are enacting additional annual spring weight restrictions to protect roads. Effective 6 a.m. Friday, March 18, weight restrictions w...
Jack Hall Mar 17, 2022

NMU Officially Approved For Federal Funding Of Internet Expansion
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced that Northern Michigan University will receive $1.2 million through the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help fill the gap in fast, affordable ...
Jack Hall Mar 17, 2022

Whitmer, Gilchrist Turn In Nominating Petitions In Re-Election Bid
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist submitted the signatures required to appear on the ballot for re-election. Gretchen Whitmer for Governor collected 30,000 signatures,...
Jack Hall Mar 17, 2022

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Railroad Bridge Removal Project Starts Tuesday In Gladstone
15h ago
Michigan Craft Beverage Council Taking Grant Applications
15h ago
M-DOT To Begin Work Tuesday On US-41 In Baraga County
15h ago
Man Accused Of Damaging State Police Car With Hammer In Eastern U.P.
21h ago
Michigan Tech Gets $1 Million For Iron Ore Waste Project
Sep 04, 2026
Park Service Awards Contract To Replace Munising Falls Trail
Sep 04, 2026
Holiday Travelers Urged To Leave Firewood At Home
Sep 03, 2026
Nessel Continues Effort To Stop Kalshi Sports Bets In Michigan
Sep 03, 2026
Marinette To Temporarily Cover Flock Security Cameras
Sep 03, 2026








