Category Archives: News
Schmidt: What You Can, Can't Do Under Governor's Order
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday morning signed Executive Order 2020-21 to help combat the spread of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. "My office has received several calls about this and I wanted to prov...
Mar 23, 2020
Schoolcraft Co. Offices; Manistique Senior Center Closed
UPDATE: March 23, 2020 (1:30 p.m.) Schoolcraft County Offices closed through April 13, 2020, to all non-essential personnel and functions. Contact each specific office to determine what process is in ...
Mar 23, 2020
Gladstone Gives Update On Essential City Services
The City of Gladstone says that essential services will continue unchanged during the Stay In Place order, issued by Governor Gretchen Whitmer's on Monday. City officials say the city's water, electri...
Mar 23, 2020
Escanaba Garbage Collection Continues Unchanged
The Department of Public Works will continue providing essential services to our residents, including garbage and recycling collection. These will remain on the same schedule as they are now. Please f...
Mar 23, 2020
Escanaba Water Services Continue; Shutoffs Suspended
We understand this is a stressful time for our community and for the households we serve. Please know that we are here for you and are committed to taking all steps necessary to maintain safe, reliabl...
Mar 23, 2020
Bay College Closes Campuses; On-Line Services Available
Due to the rapid increase of COVID-19 cases across the country and within Michigan, effective 12:01 AM, March 24, the physical campuses of Bay College will be closed and all services will be available...
Mar 23, 2020
UPDATE: Michigan With 1,328 Coronavirus Cases; One In U.P.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced on Monday that there are 1,325 confirmed positive cases of the coronavirus, including one in the Upper Peninsula's Chippewa County. There...
Mar 23, 2020
Congressman Bergman Proposes IRA Changes For Seniors
Today, Rep. Jack Bergman announced new legislation to protect Seniors' retirement accounts as COVID-19 continues to drag down the stock market. Under current law, Seniors age 72 and older must take re...
Mar 23, 2020
Wisconsin PSC Approves Transmission Line Project
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has approved an electric reliability transmission line rebuild project between the Bayport Substation in Brown County and the Pioneer Substation in Oconto Co...
Mar 23, 2020
Resources For Workers, Businesses During Virus Shutdown
Governor Whitmer, in an effort to protect all Michiganders, today signed Executive Order 2020-21 that directs residents to remain at home or in their place of residence to the maximum extent feasible....
Mar 23, 2020
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Escanaba, MI, USA
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Marquette, MI, USA
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Manistique, MI, USA
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Munising, MI, USA
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Local News from the RRN News Center
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Congressmen Demand Action From Canada On Wildfires
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Sault Tribe 'Disheartened' By Line Five Tunnel Permit Approval
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Michigan DNR Approves Permits For Great Lakes Tunnel In Straights of Mackinac
Jul 15, 2026
DNR Spending More Money On U.P. Deer Habitat Projects
Jul 15, 2026
Iron Mountain Man Returned From Alaska To Face Sex Charges
Jul 15, 2026
A LOT OF FISH: Sault Tribe Reports On U.P. Stocking Efforts
Jul 15, 2026
Four U.P. Businesses Awarded State Job-Training Grants
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Downstate Man Arrested In Eastern UP After Fatal Traffic Crash
Jul 15, 2026
