Category Archives: News

U.P. Congressman Wants Audit Of Spending With China, Others
Rep. Jack Bergman reintroduced his legislation to require an audit of U.S. contributions to multilateral and international organizations. This legislation is based on recommendations from the Republic...
Jack Hall Jan 29, 2021

Marquette Community Foundation Gives Volunteerism Awards
Each year the Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation of Marquette County nominates individuals, organizations, and businesses to receive Catalyst Awards. A Catalyst Award recognizes the efforts...
Jack Hall Jan 29, 2021

Environmental Group Blasts State Approval Of Straits Tunnel
Today, the Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) issued permits to Enbridge for their dangerous and poorly planned oil tunnel, siding with a multinational oil company that is respons...
Jack Hall Jan 29, 2021

Public Health Stops Taking Names For Vaccine Wait List
Public Health, Delta & Menominee Counties (PHDM) is pausing the waitlist for COVID-19 vaccine appointments for individuals age 65 years and above. There are currently over 4000 Delta and Menominee...
Jack Hall Jan 29, 2021

State Approves Permits For Mackinac Straits Tunnel
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced today that it has approved Enbridge Energy's application for certain permits required to build a utility tunnel under t...
Jack Hall Jan 29, 2021

Michigan Adds 1,872 New Positive Tests; 51 In Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday announced 1,872 new coronavirus cases and 13 new deaths. State officials also went through death certificates and matched them to previ...
Jack Hall Jan 28, 2021

Gwinn Schools Receive Grant From Michigan Dairy Industry
Gwinn Area Community Schools Food Service Program was awarded the Moo-Lah for Schools Grant from the United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM). Granted funds will allow the school to increase meal part...
Jack Hall Jan 28, 2021

Speical Olympics Polar Plunge Fundraiser Doing Well
The first-ever virtual Michigan Law Enforcement Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Michigan has surpassed the $150,000 fundraising mark with one month left to reach its goal of $500,000. More than 1,40...
Jack Hall Jan 28, 2021

Michigan Happy With Re-Opening Of Insurance Marketplace
Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS), and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) applaud President Joe Biden's decision t...
Jack Hall Jan 28, 2021

Newberry COVID Vaccination Clinic 'Extremely Successful'
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital along with volunteers from the National Guard, Tahquamenon Area Schools, North Woods Home Care and Hospice, and the Sheriff's Auxiliary, held an appointment-only community ...
Jack Hall Jan 28, 2021

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