Category Archives: News

Whitmer Declares Water/Wastewater Professionals Week
As part of an annual statewide recognition, next week the Michigan's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will highlight the essential role of water and wastewater professionals i...
Jack Hall Dec 11, 2021

State Health Department Offers Advice To Battle 'Winter Blues
As Michigan enters a second holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) officials are offering tips and resources to help Michiganders cope wi...
Jack Hall Dec 10, 2021

Michigan To Study Expanding Use Of Natural Gas In State
The Michigan Public Service Commission today launched a new study that will examine the potential of renewable natural gas (RNG) development in Michigan, in accordance with Public Act 87 of 2021, appr...
Jack Hall Dec 10, 2021

Upper Peninsula Lawmaker Recognized By Computer Group
Eastern U-P State Rep. John Damoose received an Excellence in Education Award from AT&T and the Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) at the state Capitol. Pictured from left...
Jack Hall Dec 10, 2021

Michigan Tech Students Studying Use Of Electric Heat Pumps
Michigan is the No. 1 propane consumer in the U.S., and the U.P. has some of the highest energy costs in the nation. Two MTU studies offer solutions. Long, cold, snowy winters are familiar to Nelson S...
Jack Hall Dec 10, 2021

First Case Of COVID Omicron Variant Detected In Michigan
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Kent County Health Department have been notified of a case of the Omicron variant in a Kent County resident. "We are concerned, althoug...
Jack Hall Dec 09, 2021

Marquette Schools Re-Open Shiras Planetarium To Public
Marquette Area Public Schools is pleased to announce the re-opening of the Shiras Planetarium for public shows. The full schedule can be viewed at shirasplanetarium.org. We are also now open for schoo...
Jack Hall Dec 09, 2021

Escanaba Receives Grant To Build Splash Pad At Webster Pool
The City of Escanaba Recreation Department has received a grant for a new splash pad to be located at the current Webster Wading Pool site. The project will include accessible benches, picnic tables, ...
Jack Hall Dec 09, 2021

Whitmer Orders Flags Lowered Through Weekend To Honor Oxford Victims
Governor Whitmer today ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the State of Michigan to remain lowered through Sunday, Decembe...
Jack Hall Dec 09, 2021

Munising Schools Locked Down After Threats Received
On Thursday, December 9, 2021 at approximately 10:30am, a hand-written threat was found in a bathroom at the Munising Middle/High School. The Munising City Police were contacted immediately and invest...
Jack Hall Dec 09, 2021

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