Category Archives: News

Recall Effort Against Whitmer Allowed To Move Forward
An effort to recall Governor Gretchen Whitmer is moving forward. The Board of State Canvassers unanimously approved language for a recall petition from Albion resident Chad Baase on Monday. Baase is c...
Jack Hall Jun 08, 2020

Two Arrested On Drugs, Weapons Charges Near Shingleton
UPSET detectives arrested a 29-year-old female and 45-year-old male, both from Marquette, MI, on multiple drug and weapons related charges on Monday in Alger County. UPSET detectives said they have be...
Jack Hall Jun 08, 2020

NMU Receives Grant For Diabetes Programs; Names Director
The new NMU Center for Rural Health has received a $100,000 federal development grant that will focus on diabetes prevention and treatment, as well as access to emergency medical services, across much...
Jack Hall Jun 08, 2020

Governor Volunteers In Flood-Ravaged Mid-Michigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer volunteered at Meridian Elementary School to help distribute supplies for Michigan families impacted by the historic and devastating flooding in the area. The governor also a...
Jack Hall Jun 08, 2020

Escanaba Gearing Up For Summer Music, Fireworks
The first summer event for the City of Escanaba is set for Saturday, June 27th at the Municipal Dock starting at 5:00 p.m. Speedy Beef will perform at 5:00 p.m. with Driver performing at 7:30 p.m. Var...
Jack Hall Jun 08, 2020

Michigan Coronavirus Cases Continue Downward Trend
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Monday afternoon that the state's number of coronavirus cases increased by 129 new cases, and there were 17 new deaths since Sunday. Michi...
Jack Hall Jun 08, 2020

U.P. Energy Task Force To Meet Tuesday On-Line
The U.P. Energy Task Force's next meeting is Tuesday, June 9, and will include an explanation of how electricity is transmitted throughout the Upper Peninsula. The Task Force will meet from 12:30 to 3...
Jack Hall Jun 08, 2020

DNR Reminder: Don't Move Firewood This Summer
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is reminding the public about the risk of accidentally spreading invasive species while moving firewood. New infestations of invasive pests...
Jack Hall Jun 08, 2020

NMU Beaumier Center's Folklife Awards Announced
The Beaumier U.P. Heritage Center at Northern Michigan University has announced its 2020 Upper Peninsula Folklife Awardees: musician Randy Seppala of Watton; folklorist Yvonne Lockwood, an Ironwood na...
Jack Hall Jun 08, 2020

Michigan Adds Fewest New Cases, Deaths Since March
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Sunday afternoon that the state's number of coronavirus cases increased by 121 new cases, and there were four new deaths since Saturday. M...
Jack Hall Jun 07, 2020

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State Giving Away Free Gun Locks At 150 Locations; 22 In U.P.
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Marinette County Motorized Trail System Re-Opens Friday
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Escanaba Secretary Of State Office Closing May 4th For Week
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