Category Archives: News

DNR Holding Land Review Meeting For Chippewa, Dickinson Counties
The Michigan DNR is hosting virtual meetings to provide information on the state land review and opportunities for feedback on recommendations for DNR-managed public land ownership in 10 counties: Alp...
Jack Hall Feb 26, 2021

DNR Highlights History Of Porcupine Mountains State Park
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is made up of 60,000 acres of massive trees, rolling mountains, fabled shores and everlasting memories. Also known as "the Porkies," this western Upper Penins...
Jack Hall Feb 26, 2021

Michigan Animal Shelters Share $137,000 In Grant Funding
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2021 Animal Welfare Fund grants. This year, MDARD will distribute $137,144 to 24 registe...
Jack Hall Feb 26, 2021

Michigan To Host Problem Gambling Symposium
After almost a full year of Michigan's fight against COVID-19 and its impact on the mental health of Michigan residents, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is hosting the 13t...
Jack Hall Feb 26, 2021

'Mixed Earners' Can Now File For Unemployment Benefits
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) announced that eligible Michiganders can apply for the new Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation (MEUC) program. The MEUC program was created as part...
Jack Hall Feb 25, 2021

Report: Michigan's Dam Infrastructure Aging; Needs More Funding
Deterioration of Michigan's dam infrastructure has historically outpaced investment, leading to a lack of funding for addressing problem structures, the Michigan Dam Safety Task Force said in it its f...
Jack Hall Feb 25, 2021

Whitmer Visits COVID Vaccination Site; State Crosses 2 Million Doses
Governor Whitmer made the following statement after the state hit another vaccination milestone today by administering over 2 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. "As of today, over two million dose...
Jack Hall Feb 25, 2021

Free COVID Testing Available Friday Afternoon In Newberry
On Friday, February 26, 2021, LMAS District Health Department will be conducting free COVID-19 testing at our Luce County Office from 3:30pm-6:30pm. Individuals do not have to be residents of Luce Cou...
Jack Hall Feb 25, 2021

Grant Approved To Help Rural, Tribal Domestic Violence Victims
Michigan will develop a roadmap to ensure victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking have enhanced access to civil legal assistance in Michigan's rural and tribal communities thanks to ...
Jack Hall Feb 25, 2021

LSSU Gets Grant To Expand Distance-Learning Network
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is investing $42.3 million to help rural residents gain access to health care and educational opportunities. Rural areas are seein...
Jack Hall Feb 25, 2021

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Army Corps Of Engineers Launches Annual Photo Contest
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