Category Archives: News

Fire Marshal: Be Smart When Handling Fireworks This Holiday Weekend
Michiganders who plan on setting off a few fireworks this Independence Day should be aware of the risks and know the dangers involved. Take every safety precaution to prevent a tragedy this Holiday. "...
Jack Hall Jul 02, 2021

Peters Welcomes News Of More Capital For Businesses
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) today welcomed news that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has awarded nearly $36 million to communities across Michigan through the Community Development Financial Ins...
Jack Hall Jul 02, 2021

Escanaba Schools Upgrade Manufacturing Laboratory
The Escanaba Area Public Schools are improving their manfacuturing lab for junior and high school students. The upgrade is being paid for by a $167,000 grant from the Upper Peninsula Manufacturing Tal...
Jack Hall Jul 02, 2021

Michigan DNR Urges Safety As Holiday Weekend Begins
Summer sunshine is here, and with it comes long lakeside days, evenings by the campfire and the excitement of Independence Day celebrations. That sunshine, though, brings drought conditions that have ...
Jack Hall Jul 01, 2021

Attempt To Override Whitmer Veto Of PPE Bill Falls Short
State Rep. John Damoose today supported a bipartisan plan providing tax relief to businesses for COVID-19 preventative measures, although the vote to override Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's veto of the plan ...
Jack Hall Jul 01, 2021

Escanaba Rotary Club Gives Scholarships To Five Graduates
The Rotary Club of Escanaba awarded five scholarships to recent high school graduates from Delta County at its annual dinner meeting, held Tuesday evening at the Freshwater Tavern in the Terrace Bay I...
Jack Hall Jul 01, 2021

State Hires Ten 'Navigators' To Help Boost 'Michigan Reconnect'
The path to enrolling and graduating from college can be challenging - especially for adult learners who may be juggling family, full- and part-time jobs and bills. To help meet Gov. Whitmer's Sixty b...
Jack Hall Jul 01, 2021

Whitmer To Give Away $5 Million To Encourage Vaccinations
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced the creation of the MI Shot To Win Sweepstakes, a lottery-style raffle that gives vaccinated Michiganders a chance to win $5 million in cash and a combined to...
Jack Hall Jul 01, 2021

Whitmer Signs Insulin Coverage Bill; Other Legislation Into Law
Today, Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bills 155 and 156 to ensure access to emergency insulin supply at a cost affordable to all Michiganders. The governor also signed House Bills 4055 and 4056 to all...
Jack Hall Jul 01, 2021

Michigan Cyber Summit To Be Held In October
The 2021 Michigan Cyber Summit (formerly the North American International Cyber Summit) will be held Oct. 21. This year's summit will be a fully interactive virtual event with free registration for al...
Jack Hall Jul 01, 2021

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Local News from the RRN News Center
Escanaba's Marina Fest Set For Saturday In Ludington Park
Jul 24, 2026
Escanaba Sidewalk Days Postponed; RRN Block Party Still On
Jul 23, 2026
One Dead, Another Hurt In UTV Crash In Menominee County
Jul 23, 2026
Marinette Moves Forward With TIF Designation Near City Hall
Jul 23, 2026
Mackinac County Woman Pleads Guilty To Lying On Tax Forms
Jul 23, 2026
Rep. Bohnak: New State Education Budget Good For U.P. Schools
Jul 23, 2026
Whitmer Signs Bohnak's House Ownership Legislation
Jul 22, 2026
Iron Mountain VA Medical Center Gets More Funding For Building Repairs
Jul 22, 2026
City Of Escanaba Wants Input On Five-Year Recreation Plan
Jul 22, 2026








