Category Archives: News
NMU Board of Trustees Approves New Scholarship Initiatives
The Northern Michigan University Board of Trustees today approved two new scholarship initiatives. The Transfer UP-Winter Awards will support students who wish to enroll at NMU for the Winter 2021 sem...
Nov 12, 2020
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital Announces New CFO
Helen Newberry Joy Hospital has announced the appointment of Kenneth Landau, CPA, CHFP as the hospital's Chief Financial Officer (CFO). "We are excited to have Kenneth join the Helen Newberry Joy Hosp...
Nov 12, 2020
Bergman's Veterans Administration Contracting Bill Signed Into Law
H.R. 561, the Protecting Business Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2019, was recently signed into law by President Donald Trump. Rep. Jack Bergman's legislation will improve the Department of Veteran...
Nov 12, 2020
Iron Mountain VA Medical Center Steps Up Hiring
The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center (VAMC) announced today it has hired 163 employees to care for Veterans and non-Veterans in the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin area during the COVID-19 pa...
Nov 12, 2020
Calumet Electronics Working On 35,000 Square Foot Expansion
Calumet Electronics Corporation is expanding its manufacturing operation to meet market demand with an addition to its existing manufacturing facility and the purchase of a neighboring historic buildi...
Nov 12, 2020
Health Departments Urge No Gatherings Outside Of Immediate Households
This is a joint statement from the Luce-Mackinac-Alger-Schoolcraft and CHippewa County Health Departments: As the Upper Peninsula is moving into hunting and holiday season in the final weeks of 2020, ...
Nov 12, 2020
Marquette Schools To Go Virtual On November 23rd, 24th
The Marquette Area Public Schools will be switching to virtual learning for two days later this month. Superintendent Bill Saunders said in a Thursday letter to parents that because of ongoing quarant...
Nov 12, 2020
New Rule Calls On Office Workers To Work Remotely
To further protect workers from the increased spread of COVID-19, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) launched a State Emphasis Program (SEP) focused on office settings...
Nov 12, 2020
Gwinn Schools Switch To Remote Learning Until Nov. 30
The Gwinn Area Community School District is moving to full remote learning for two weeks with an anticipated return to in-person learning on Monday, November 30th. This statement from Superintendent S...
Nov 12, 2020
Michigan Adds 6,000 New Positive Tests; 226 In Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Monday reported 6,008 new positive test results and 42 new deaths. The state now has had 229,285 total cases and 7,766 total deaths since the pa...
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Local News from the RRN News Center
Four Drug Overdoses, One Death Reported In Menominee Area
Jul 29, 2026
Grass-Cutting Argument Leads To Shooting Incident
Jul 28, 2026
Man Charged With Using Hidden Camera In Marquette Stores
Jul 28, 2026
U.P. Communities To Receive $1.4 Million Recycling Grants
Jul 28, 2026
M&M Community Foundation Invites Kids To Join Council
Jul 28, 2026
Gov. Whitmer Signs Several Bills To Help Michigan Animals
Jul 28, 2026
Army Corps Plans Dredging In Ontonagon, Two Wis. Harbors
Jul 28, 2026
Escanaba's Marina Fest Set For Saturday In Ludington Park
Jul 24, 2026
Escanaba Sidewalk Days Postponed; RRN Block Party Still On
Jul 23, 2026
