Category Archives: News

MHSAA Delays Start Of Spring Sports Seasons By One Week
The Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association approved today an adjustment to the Spring 2021 schedule delaying the start of practices in those sports one week to March 2...
Jack Hall Feb 22, 2021

Marquette County Man Wins $550,700 On Lottery Ticket
A 32-year-old Marquette County man is planning for an earlier retirement after winning a $550,700 Fantasy 5 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery. The lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous, matched ...
Jack Hall Feb 22, 2021

Gov. Whitmer Signs Order Declaring Energy Emergency
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order declaring a state of energy emergency in Michigan to ensure adequate propane distribution over the coming days. over the coming days. As many states...
Jack Hall Feb 21, 2021

Bay College Scholarship Deadline Coming Up March 15
Bay College awards over 300 scholarships every year to graduating high school seniors, current students and returning learners. Nearly a half-million dollars is available for students in scholarships ...
Jack Hall Feb 20, 2021

Escanaba Library Winter Reading Promotion Starts Monday
Escanaba Public Library announces its winter reading promotion for adults and teens, "Winter Reading Bingo" beginning on February 22 through March 26, 2021. Readers will have a chance to win one of fi...
Jack Hall Feb 20, 2021

mBank Teams Up With Schoolcraft Hospital On Vaccinations
Anyone who knows the Upper Peninsula appreciates the resilience of the people and companies across our region who never think twice about working together to meet any challenge. This week two U.P. com...
Jack Hall Feb 19, 2021

Senator Peters To Chair 'Surface Transportation' Subcommittee
U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, will chair the Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports Subcommittee. The Subcommittee...
Jack Hall Feb 19, 2021

Michigan Reconnect College Program Draws 40,000 Applications
In the two weeks since launch, over 40,000 Michiganders have submitted applications to take advantage of the Michigan Reconnect program on their path to pursuing an associate degree or skills certific...
Jack Hall Feb 19, 2021
President Biden Joins Whitmer, Peters At Vaccine Center
Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined President Joe Biden to tour the Pfizer global manufacturing campus in Kalamazoo, marking Michigan as one of President Biden's first official visits while in office. "P...
Jack Hall Feb 19, 2021

LMAS District Health Department Gives COVID-19 Update
Since mid-December 2020, much of the conversation about COVID-19 has moved to vaccine distribution and administration. LMAS District Health Department, our four local hospitals, the Sault Tribe, and t...
Jack Hall Feb 19, 2021

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Local News from the RRN News Center
UPSET Drug Team Busts Meth Lab In Houghton County
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Permits Available To Collect Fuelwood Across Upper Peninsula
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Michigan DNR Offering Grants For Urban, Community Forestry
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Events Scheduled To Celebrate Michigan Maple Syrup Industry
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Tri-County Safe Harbor Cancels 'Flannel For A Cause' Event
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Co-Owner Of Marquette's Vierling Earns Statewide Beer Award
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Crivitz Woman Dies After Weekend UTV Accident
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Michigan DNR Taking Applications For Forest Legacy Program
Apr 06, 2026
Michigan Nurses To Rally For 'Fair Contracts' Starting Wednesday
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