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M-M Foundation Accepting 'Impact Fund' Donations
The M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF) announced today it is stepping up efforts to build community support and solicit donations to its recently activated Impact Fund. The Fund's purpose is to...
Jack Hall Apr 18, 2020

State Launches New 'Check On MIVet' Program
The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) is launching a new initiative called "Check on MIVet" designed to get veterans, Michigan National Guard and Reserve members connected to the benefits and se...
Jack Hall Apr 18, 2020

Senators Say Veterans Will Get Automatic Stimulus
U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) welcomed an announcement from the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that $1,200 stimulus checks will automatically go to ve...
Jack Hall Apr 18, 2020

Governor Extends Price Gouging, Evictions Executive Orders
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-54 and 2020-53 to extend her previous orders to suspend evictions and enhance restrictions on price gouging. Executive Order 2020-54 continues to ...
Jack Hall Apr 17, 2020

Owed Child Support To Be Deducted From Stimulus Checks
As a result of a federal requirement, stimulus payments to noncustodial parents who owe child support will be directed to custodial parents and children, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Se...
Jack Hall Apr 17, 2020

Two Suspects In Iron Mountain Cemetery Damage
The Iron Mountain City Police Department said Friday that it has two suspects in connection with the vandalism that took place earlier this month at the Iron Mountain City Cemetery Park. No arrests ha...
Jack Hall Apr 17, 2020

Governor: Michigan Economy Will Re-Open In Stages
CLICK TO LISTEN TO GOV. WHITMER DISCUSS RE-OPENING Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Friday said that the vast majority of Michigan residents are "doing their part" in helping the fight the coronavirus by ...
Jack Hall Apr 17, 2020

Michigan Coronavirus Cases Top 30,000; 58 In U.P.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Friday afternoon that the state's total number of confirmed coronavirus cases has increased to 30,023, which is 760 more cases in the past...
Jack Hall Apr 17, 2020

Unemployment Agency Asks People To Avoid System Monday
In order to avoid slowdowns and keep the UIA's online system functioning properly, the agency is directing claimants who need to certify next week to avoid doing so on Monday, April 20, and instead wa...
Jack Hall Apr 17, 2020

Marquette Choral Society Postpones Upcoming Performance
This message from the Marquette Choral Society was received on Friday. We, the Marquette Choral Society, hope you are staying healthy and well during this difficult time. As a result of the measures w...
Jack Hall Apr 17, 2020

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Michigan Health Department, State Police, Offer Flood Safety Tips
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Many U.P., Northern Wisconsin Rivers Under Flood Warnings
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Menominee County Declares State Of Emergency As Flooding Worsens
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