Category Archives: News

Markkanen Bill To Help Keweenaw Road Commission Passes
State Rep. Greg Markkanen's plan to help the Keweenaw County Road Commission move forward with a proposal to replace its outdated maintenance facility has been sent to the governor for her considerati...
Jack Hall Dec 04, 2019

Cleveland Cliffs Buying Detroit-Area Steelmaker
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF) and AK Steel Holding Corporation (NYSE: AKS) are pleased to announce that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Cliffs will acquire a...
Jack Hall Dec 03, 2019

Michigan Redistricting Commission Workshop In Marquette
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is inviting interested citizens to attend free public workshops across the state to promote awareness that online applications are now available to serve on ...
Jack Hall Dec 03, 2019

State Urging People To Get Flu Shot Before Holidays
The week of Dec. 1 is National Influenza Vaccination Week and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is reminding Michigan residents that it's not too late to get vaccinated. "Th...
Jack Hall Dec 03, 2019

UP Health System Adds Member To Radiology Staff
UP Health System - Marquette is pleased to welcome Jacob Hakkola, MD, to its Vascular and Interventional Radiology Team. Dr. Hakkola, an Escanaba native, attended college at Michigan Technological Uni...
Jack Hall Dec 03, 2019

Michigan's Sexual Assault Hotline Has Texting Option
Today Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that in addition to calling Michigan's 855-VOICES4 sexual assault hotline, survivors can now text 1-866-238-1454 to receive immediate help and support from traine...
Jack Hall Dec 03, 2019

State Trooper Sentenced In Domestic Violence Complaint
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced the sentencing of Adam Mullin, 25, of Millington, for his assault of a female colleague. Mullin was found guilty of four assault-related charges b...
Jack Hall Dec 03, 2019

Escanaba Teen Sentenced For Maintaining Drug House
Brady James Mason, 19, of Escanaba was sentenced to 9 months in the Delta County Jail. Mason was sentenced following the entry of a guilty plea to Maintaining a Drug House, punishable by up to 2 years...
Jack Hall Dec 03, 2019

Congressman Testifies Against Turkish Cherry Dumping
On December 3rd, the International Trade Commission (ITC) will hold the final injury hearing on Turkey's product dumping and unfair trade practices, which have severely impacted Michigan's tart cherry...
Jack Hall Dec 03, 2019

Escanaba Woman Sentenced For Having Drugs In Jail
Hailey Marie Hatting, 30, of Escanaba was sentenced to 17 months to 5 years in prison. Hatting was sentenced following the entry of a guilty plea to Prisoner Possessing Contraband in the Jail. Hatting...
Jack Hall Dec 03, 2019

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