Category Archives: News

Eastern U.P. Man Sentenced For Killing 125 Wolves, Other Animals
A Chippewa County man accused of poaching numerous animals, including 18 gray wolves, was sentenced Tuesday under a plea agreement. Kurt Johnston Duncan, 56, of Pickford pleaded guilty in September to...
Jack Hall Oct 14, 2020

LaFave Supports Nursing Home, Unemployment Legislation
State Rep. Beau LaFave and the Michigan House have approved several measures to continue protecting Michigan families from COVID-19 and craft a smarter plan of action for the remainder of the pandemic...
Jack Hall Oct 14, 2020

LMAS Links Alger County Cases To Munising American Legion
LMAS District Health Department is reporting a growing number of cases of COVID-19 in Alger County associated with an event on October 2, 2020 at the American Legion. The Legion closed on October 5 du...
Jack Hall Oct 14, 2020

Business Webinar For Marijuana Industry Set Thursday
The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) is hosting a webinar Thursday, October 15th at 10:00 a.m. with a panel discussion on the marijuana industry in Marquette County as well as how it has imp...
Jack Hall Oct 14, 2020

Bay College Celebrates Michigan Manufacturing Month
Each October, manufacturers across the country open their doors to students and teachers showcasing the career potential that exists among manufacturers. The goal is to highlight the need for a robust...
Jack Hall Oct 14, 2020

Pickford Schools Closed Until Monday After Positive Tests
The Pickford Public Schools in the eastern U.P. will be closed until Monday because of two positive test results among students there. This also means that the football game Friday night in Rapid Rive...
Jack Hall Oct 14, 2020

Salvation Army Helps 81 Marinette/Menominee Households
Earlier this year, The Salvation Army received a $3,000 grant from the Homelessness Prevention Services Endowed Fund held at the M&M Area Community Foundation. The Salvation Army was able to use t...
Jack Hall Oct 13, 2020

Governor Declares School Lunch Week In Michigan
School lunches, whether provided in school or to families of children learning at a distance during the pandemic, are important components to ensure healthy children. Governor Gretchen Whitmer declare...
Jack Hall Oct 13, 2020

Michigan Adds 1,200 New Positive Tests; 78 In Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday reported 1,237 new positive test results and 20 new deaths. State officials also went through death certificates and matched them to pre...
Jack Hall Oct 13, 2020

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Cancels Wednesday Flu Clinic
A flu clinic scheduled for Wednesday, hosted by Helen Newberry Joy Hopistal, has been cancelled. The hospital says that is because of "a limited supply" of vaccine. The walk-in flu shot clinic had bee...
Jack Hall Oct 13, 2020

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