Category Archives: News

Marquette Choral Society Cancels December Concert
After much consideration, the Marquette Choral Society has regretfully decided to cancel our Fall 2020 concert, this December. We are very sad, but feel this is necessary to protect the health of our ...
Jack Hall Aug 21, 2020

Escanaba Expands Credit Card Payment Options
The City of Escanaba transitioned to new utility billing software and Credit Card Company back in July. The planning and implementation of this software took nearly a year to complete. After many year...
Jack Hall Aug 21, 2020

Alpena County Man Wins $1 Million In Lottery Game
An Alpena County man's second choice turned into big bucks after he won $1 million playing the Michigan Lottery's Emerald 10's instant game. The lucky player, who chose to remain anonymous, bought his...
Jack Hall Aug 21, 2020

Feds Approve Unemployment Request; Whitmer Wants More
The United States Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) approved the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency's application for funding that would provide an additional $300 per week paymen...
Jack Hall Aug 21, 2020

State Fines Six Businesses For Violating Mask, Other Orders
The State of Michigan has issued six citations to downstate businesses for allegedly violating Governor Gretchen Whitmer's COVID-19 workplace safety rules and regulations. The announcement was made on...
Jack Hall Aug 21, 2020

Governor Pleased With Court Ruling; GOP Vows To Fight
The Michigan Court of Appeals voted 2-1 on Friday to deny the Republican Legislature's lawsuit which contends that Governor Gretchen Whitmer has abused her power by issuing continuing executive orders...
Jack Hall Aug 21, 2020

Michigan Adds 419 Positive Test Results; Five In U.P.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 419 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, and eight new deaths. The state also went through death certificates and matched them with previous...
Jack Hall Aug 20, 2020

McBroom, GOP House Members Want Unemployment Investigation
In an effort to improve service for unemployed Michiganders, keep residents' personal information safe and stop costly fraud, three state legislators are calling for the Auditor General's Office to lo...
Jack Hall Aug 20, 2020

Flags Lowered Friday To Honor Former State Representative
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and within former Rep. Robinson's district to be lowered to half-staff on Friday, August 21, 2020, to hon...
Jack Hall Aug 20, 2020

Copper Country Fire Departments Receive FEMA Grant
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced $173,000 for the Ahmeek Fire Department to purchase new vehicles to more effectively protect the health and safety of the public. The fund...
Jack Hall Aug 20, 2020

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National Trails Day To Be Recognized In Marquette County
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