Category Archives: News

Michigan Adds 4,551 New Positive Tests; Upper Peninsula Adds 71 Cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Monday reported 4,551 new positive test results and 71 new deaths. These are two-day totals, as the state does not issue reports on Sundays. Mic...
Jack Hall Dec 21, 2020

Iron Mountain VA Hospital Begins Using Moderna Vaccine
Oscar G Johnson VA Medical Center began COVID-19 vaccination with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine today following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Emergency Use Authorization for this vaccine. "Ir...
Jack Hall Dec 21, 2020

Downtown Marquette Businesses Holiday Decoration Winners
During the first few weeks of December, more than 20 Downtown Marquette businesses dressed their storefronts in holiday finery and participated in the 2020 Light Up Downtown Marquette holiday decorati...
Jack Hall Dec 21, 2020

Senate Passes Bill To Authorize Sale Of Former U.P. Prison
CLICK TO HEAR COMMENTS FROM SEN. ED MCBROOM Legislation that would allow the state to sell the former Ojibway Correctional Facility, which was hastily shuttered by the state Department of Corrections ...
Jack Hall Dec 21, 2020

DNR: Play It Safe During Winter Recreational Activities
Where there is snow and ice, snowmobilers are on the trails and anglers are on the ice. It's safe to say that winter has arrived in many parts of Michigan. Winter offers plenty of great opportunities ...
Jack Hall Dec 21, 2020

State House Passes Stimulus Bill; Whitmer Pledges Support
The Michigan House today voted in favor of funding to help Michigan distribute the COVID-19 vaccine and boost testing while helping those whose livelihoods have been disrupted by the virus and economi...
Jack Hall Dec 21, 2020

Senate Passes Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Renewal
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced the passage of their bill, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) Act, which reauthorizes and expands funding for the Great Lakes. ...
Jack Hall Dec 21, 2020

Marquette Salavation Army Says $6,500 Raised To 'Save Christmas'
Fire Departments from across the county, and the Sheriff Department, Michigan State Police and local Police Departments rang Red Kettle bells on Thursday and Friday, December 17-18, 2020 to raise $651...
Jack Hall Dec 21, 2020

Michigan Sports Alliance Plans Virtual Lighthouse Tour
The Michigan Sports Alliance will host the 2021 Michigan Lighthouse Tour starting March 1 - May 3, 2021. The tour is a virtual team-based challenge for groups of 6-24 people to collectively run or wal...
Jack Hall Dec 20, 2020

COVID Response Resources Available For Non-Profits
As a continued commitment to assist non-profits in Marquette County during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Foundation of Marquette County and United Way of Marquette County invite non-profit orga...
Jack Hall Dec 20, 2020

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Local News from the RRN News Center
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Iron Mountain Tree Cut Down To Become State Christmas Tree
Nov 6, 2026
One Person Killed, Another Hurt In Iron County Traffic Crash
Nov 6, 2026
Man Swept Away Into Lake Superior; Search Suspended
Nov 6, 2026
Army Corps Of Engineers Launches Annual Photo Contest
Nov 6, 2026
Escanaba's Garber Named Michigan's Top Assistant Principal
Nov 4, 2026
BUCKING THE TREND: Bergman Holds UP Congressional Seat
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MARINETTE COUNTY: $60 Million School Proposal Passes
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