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Superior Health Foundation releases Request for Proposals (RFP) for 2021 Proactive Grant Focus: Improving food insecurities in the Upper Peninsula

MARQUETTE - The Superior Health Foundation (SHF) is pleased to launch its 2021 Proactive Grant Focus process with the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for projects positioned to make an impact on improving food insecurities throughout the entire Upper Peninsula. “Food Insecurities has and continues to be a major health issue in the Upper Peninsula,” said Jim LaJoie, executive director of the Superior Health Foundation. “We acknowledge the complexities of this issue, from access, cost to short growing seasons in the U.P. However, we know we can do our part to seek ...

Builders Exchange Scholarship winners announced

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Builders Exchange (MBE) has awarded four $1,000 scholarships to recent Upper Peninsula high school graduates who are furthering their education in a field of construction. The students are: — Natalie Monette, from Lake Linden-Hubbell Public Schools, daughter of Lori and Paul Monette, who will be pursuing a career in Welding, beginning with earning a certificate at the Advanced Welding Institute in Eagle River, Wisconsin. — Scott Pendergraft, from Escanaba High School, son of Patricia and Scott Pendergraft, who plans to attend Northern Michigan ...

Michigan Technological University professor receives Professor of the Year Award

LANSING — Michigan Technological University Professor Thomas Werner has been recognized as one of the state's three recipients of the Michigan Distinguished Professor of the Year award, which recognizes the outstanding contributions and dedication exhibited by the faculty from Michigan’s 15 public universities to the education of undergraduate students. Dr. Thomas Werner is Associate Professor of genetics and developmental biology at Michigan Technological University, where he has taught since 2010. He received his M.S. in Biology from the Friedrich Schiller University Jena in ...

PLDL community survey: Planning for future renovations

Dear Library Friends, PLDL is in the early stages of planning a phased renovation, and we’re taking a systematic approach to assessing the community needs and wants for the library. Libraries continue to evolve to meet community needs, and your input is invaluable as we assess how to best meet the current and future needs of library users. This survey is an important step in the process to gather community input as we evaluate the spaces and configuration of PLDL. The brief 10 minute survey asks you to rank the importance of different physical space and service options that reflect ...

New Michigan HealthCare.gov signups show strong increase during May

LANSING — With fewer than two months remaining before the end of the current special enrollment period, nearly 29,000 Michiganders have signed up for health coverage on HealthCare.gov, an almost 33% increase in the month of May alone. “Since the special enrollment period began on Feb. 15, nearly 29,000 Michiganders have signed up for Marketplace health coverage,” said Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “We will continue to work with our federal, state, and local partners to help Michiganders take advantage of newly expanded subsidies that can help thousands more afford the health ...

Unemployment insurance claimants issued new debit cards

LANSING — As a result of a new State of Michigan contract, the Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) will change debit card providers from Bank of America to U.S. Bank. Newly eligible claimants who choose the debit card option will be issued the new card and for currently active debit card holders, benefits won’t be deposited onto the new cards until Aug. 25. Claimants are asked to use their current cards as normal until then. Claimants receiving benefits via direct deposit account are not affected by this change. Individuals who are eligible to receive unemployment benefits have the ...