Category Archives: News

Downstate Man Sentenced After Meth Guilty Plea
Zachery Luke Willingham, 29, of Greenville, Michigan was sentenced to 30 months to 10 years in prison. Willingham was sentenced following the entry of a guilty plea to Possession for Methamphetamine (...
Jack Hall Jun 23, 2020

Munising Man Sentenced For Drugs In Escanaba Hotel
Stephen Andrew Smith, 49, of Munising, Michigan was sentenced to 4 years to 20 years in prison. Smith was sentenced following the entry of a plea to Delivery/Manufacture of Methamphetamine, punishable...
Jack Hall Jun 23, 2020

Michigan Adds 221 New Cases; None In Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported on Tuesday afternoon that there were 221 new positive coronavirus cases in the state, and there were 11 new deaths. Michigan now has 61,63...
Jack Hall Jun 23, 2020

Lake Superior State Offering Education Programs In Escanaba
Lake Superior State University (LSSU) is pleased to announce, in partnership with Bay College, their baccalaureate programs in elementary education and secondary education will be available entirely i...
Jack Hall Jun 23, 2020

Hundreds Of Trees, Shrubs Planted On Escanaba's Aronson Island
In collaboration with the Superior Watershed Partnership and the Great Lakes Conservation Corps (GLCC), 500 native trees and shrubs were recently planted within the City of Escanaba. A majority of the...
Jack Hall Jun 23, 2020

Michigan GOP Lawmakers Unveil 'Return To Learn' School Plan
State Rep. Greg Markkanen of Hancock today announced details of the Michigan Legislature's plan to ensure the safety of Michigan students as learning resumes in the fall. The Return to Learn plan, unv...
Jack Hall Jun 23, 2020

Governor Makes Appointments To NRC; Michigan Wildlife Council
Governor Gretchen Whitmer Tuesday announced the following appointments to the Michigan Natural Resources Commission and the Michigan Wildlife Council. Michigan Natural Resources Commission Michael J. ...
Jack Hall Jun 23, 2020

Bay College Cuts $1.8 Million; Closes M-TEC Center
CLICK TO HEAR JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT LAURA COLEMAN Bay College, anticipating big losses in state aid over the next two years due to COVID-19, has made $1.8 million in budget cuts. The Bo...
Jack Hall Jun 23, 2020

Escanaba Public Safety Warns Of Possible Phone Scam
Escanaba Public Safety is warning of a possible phone scam, where people could be tricked into thinking that they will have their utilities shut off unless they immediately make a payment. The City of...
Jack Hall Jun 22, 2020

WNMU Public TV 13 Changing Over-Air Frequency July 1st
Viewers who rely on an indoor or outdoor antenna to watch WNMU-TV will need to rescan their televisions to continue receiving the signal. The station will switch frequencies at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July...
Jack Hall Jun 22, 2020

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