The Village of L’Anse/DDA has decided to review its 2020 Lakefront Concerts schedule on a month-to-month basis. For example, July’s schedule will be reviewed June 15. It is felt the concerts provide too much joy to the audiences, performers and general public to cancel the entire ...
The Gogebic Community College Board of Trustees approved to add Nordic Skiing as a club sport beginning this winter of 2020-2021. A thriving athletic department is a vital component of Gogebic Community College’s strategic and enrollment management plans. “While GCC currently offers four ...
ESCANABA – For the first time in over 50 years, the Trappers Convention/ Outdoor Expo will not be held. The decision to cancel was obviously forced by the current COVID-19 pandemic. “This was a tough decision to make for all of us involved,” stated Roy Dahlgren, president of District 3 ...
The Lake Linden Trail, between the Portage Lift Bridge and Dollar Bay, in Houghton County has been closed temporarily based on a local public health and safety advisory. In reissuing its health advisory Thursday, the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department asked the public to avoid activity ...
LANSING – As the spring wild-foraged mushroom season gets underway, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) reminds foragers that all mushroom species picked in the wild to be sold must be inspected and found safe by a certified mushroom expert. In addition, all ...
RIPLEY – The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) continues to advise people to avoid activity in areas on or near the Julio scrapyards in Ripley. This advisory includes sections of the ORV trail owned by the State of Michigan. The advisory was temporarily suspended this winter ...
In consultation with local officials, trail sponsors and legislators, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is working toward construction of a single multi-use trail corridor between Dollar Bay and Lake Linden. However, given anticipated negative impacts to state and federal budgets ...
MARQUETTE — As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and isolation may have dampened the spirits of outdoor enthusiasts in the last six weeks. However , some good news prevails as Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO0 announces that it’s recreational sites are becoming ...
As the state of Michigan continue to stay at home and stay safe, The Bay-Lakes Council is pleased to invite the general public to join Scouts and Families from across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Eastern Wisconsin and for an @ HOME Campout. Taking Part is Simple: — Log onto ...
In response to guidance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Seney National Wildlife Refuge is announcing modifications to operations to support federal, state and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). At Seney National Wildlife Refuge, the ...
LANSING — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) resumed accepting Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) applications from participating lenders on Apr. 27 at 10:30 a.m. This is a second round of funding that will provide an additional $310 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, and ...
Just over a month since it suspended open burning across the state in response to COVID-19 concerns, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that it will begin issuing burn permits starting today. “We’re going to issue burn permits based on local fire risk and weather ...
The following is a collective list of events to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day: Daily, Apr. 21st through May 10th An any time Tribute to Earth Day self-guided walk featuring Houghton Elementary 4th grade Earth day Art at KLT Paavola Wetlands. ...
State Rep. Greg Markkanen said he supports a regional, safety-focused approach to restarting Michigan’s economy and re-establishing a semblance of normalcy in the COVID-19 era. House Republicans today unveiled a blueprint to help move the state toward a rolling restart – an approach based ...
Having gathered public input from boaters and anglers, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will not develop the Silver Lake Basin boating access site in Marquette County as a walk-in-only facility. Earlier this year, the department said it was considering installing a gate near the ...
The fourth annual Copper TRACES educational event at Keweenaw National Historical Park has been cancelled due to Michigan Executive Order No. 2020-42, and the transition of physical school attendance to remote learning. After reviewing all other options, park staff are unable to find a way to ...
The Board of Directors of the Pine Mountain Music Festival has made the decision to postpone the 2020 Season due to the uncertainty of our venues along with the mobility and safety of our patrons and friends. Our 30th anniversary celebration presentation of Appalachian Spring along with the ...
The ad hoc Michigan High Water Action Team has scheduled a second High Water Summit webinar town hall for Apr. 28 that will focus on Great Lakes shoreline erosion and permitting. Registration is open and limited to 1,000 attendees. The webinar is open to the public, community officials, ...
L’ANSE — Baraga County Prosecutor Joseph O’Leary said on the county’s website he interprets the state emergency executive orders as allowing people to fish from a motorboat if proper social distancing is followed, contradicting guidance provided by the state and the Department of ...
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) will be offering live online town hall meetings to help Michigan drivers learn and ask questions about Michigan’s new auto insurance law and the choices each driver will need to make for policies issued or renewed ...