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Menominee County Horse Dies From EEE Virus
Public Health Delta & Menominee Counties was notified on Thursday, October 15, 2020 of a horse in Menominee County that had died from Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE). The horse became ill on Oct...
Jack Hall Oct 15, 2020

Whitmer Vetoes LaFave's Pneumatic Air Rifle Legislation
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has veteoed legislation sponsored by Upper Peninsula State Representative Beau LaFave which he says would have expanded hunting opportunities for disabled veterans. House Bil...
Jack Hall Oct 15, 2020

Governor Whitmer Signs Numerous Bills Into Law
Today, Governor Whitmer signed the following bills into law. House Bill 4851 amends the General Property Tax Act to make it easier for a disabled veteran or their unremarried surviving spouse to recei...
Jack Hall Oct 15, 2020

Hiawatha National Forest Has Christmas Tree Permits Available
Starting October 15, 2020 Christmas tree permits will be available to purchase online through Recreation.gov for the upcoming holiday season. Purchase information and details about designated cutting ...
Jack Hall Oct 15, 2020

AG Charges Wisconsin Dells Man In Plot To Kindnap Whitmer
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has charged an eighth individual for his alleged participation in a plan of domestic terrorism that included storming the Michigan Capitol building and harming go...
Jack Hall Oct 15, 2020

UP Health Systems Reimpose Some Visitor Restrictions
For the safety of our patients, employees, and medical staff, UP Health System - Marquette is reimplementing certain visitor restrictions. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan continues to be at risk due t...
Jack Hall Oct 15, 2020

Michigan Adds 1,359 New Positive Tests; 99 In Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday reported 1,359 new positive test results and 13 new deaths. Michigan now has 139,601 positive test results since the crisis began back...
Jack Hall Oct 15, 2020

Whitmer Signs Emergency Rules Requiring Masks, Capacity Limits
The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) within the Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) is one of the first state OSHA programs to promulgate rules which ...
Jack Hall Oct 14, 2020

Michigan's 'Independence Hunt' Season Starts Thursday
Michigan's Independence Hunt, which offers firearm deer hunting for people with disabilities, is an excellent opportunity to get out and enjoy the sport. It's open statewide on private lands Oct. 15-1...
Jack Hall Oct 14, 2020

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Beginning New Phase Of Expansion
CLICK BELOW TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH CEO BOB CRUMB Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital (SMH) has received approval for USDA funding to begin Phase 2 of the building expansion project on the US Hig...
Jack Hall Oct 14, 2020

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