Category Archives: News

State Postpones Marquette County Mine Permit Hearing
In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Michi...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2020

Marquette County Court Closed Through April 13
All Marquette County Circuit, District Court, and Probate Court hearings are cancelled beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020 until April 13, 2020. All matters will be rescheduled by the Courts. All matter...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2020

Upper Peninsula Theater Owner Responds To Shutdown
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO JACK HALL'S INTERVIEW WITH THOMAS ANDES Governor Gretchen Whitmer's executive order to close down all theaters in Michigan took effect Monday afternoon. Thomas Andes, the owner...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2020

Schoolcraft County Courthouse To Close After Tuesday
Due to the ongoing concern of the covid-19 virus, the Schoolcraft County Courthouse will be closed, until further notice, after 4pm on March 17th. During this time, the courthouse will continue to ope...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2020

Governor Signs Order Expanding Unemployment Benefits
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-10 to temporarily expand eligibility for unemployment benefits. This executive order is effective immediately and until Tuesday, April 14 a...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2020

NO SALE: Escanaba Restaurant Owner Blasts Governor's Order
The longtime owner of Rosy's Diner in downtown Escanaba is not happy with Governor Gretchen Whitmer's order to close all restaurants in the state over coronavirus fears. Rosy Cox says the order, which...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2020

Gladstone Closes City Offices To Walk-In Traffic
In an attempt to limit exposure to the Coronovirus (COVID-19) Gladstone City Departments are closed effective today, Monday, March 16, 2020 to walk-in traffic only until further notice. Payments can b...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2020

BREAKING: Governor Order Closes Restaurants, Bars, Theaters, Fitness Centers
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-9, which temporarily closes theaters, bars, and casinos, and limits restaurants to carry-out and delivery orders. Under Executive Order 202...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2020

U.P. Regional Blood Center In 'Severe Critical Need'
The UP Regional Blood Center is currently experiencing a SEVERE CRITICAL NEED for ALL blood types. The UP Regional Blood Center has collection sites in Marquette, Hancock, Escanaba, Sault Ste. Marie a...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2020

Nessel Supports Order To Shut Down Bars, Restaurants
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement in support of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's executive order calling for a temporary shutdown of dine-in service at food and beverage esta...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2020

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Local News from the RRN News Center
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