Trail restoration work along the Houghton to Chassell rail-trail in Houghton County is scheduled to begin Monday. Segments of the trail were impacted severely during the 2018 Father’s Day flood, which also caused millions of dollars of damage to other DNR-managed trails in the ...
HANCOCK – The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) received test results from samples collected by the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) indicating that the algal bloom in Portage Lake, Portage Canal, and Torch Lake in Houghton County did not contain ...
On July 21 from 1 to 4 p.m., Upper Peninsula Michigan Works! (UPMW) will be hosting its first-ever virtual job fair. Using software provided by the State of Michigan for use by Michigan Works! organizations around the state, UPMW will provide Upper Peninsula job seekers and employers with a ...
The Houghton County Fair Board voted to postpone the traditional 2020 Houghton County Fair, August 27 through 30. The 2021 Fair dates will be August 26 through 29, 2021. During the COVID-19 crisis, the fair board has continued to plan ahead. As of last week, the board learned new information ...
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and the Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern Michigan & the Upper Peninsula are warning Michiganders about fraudulent cards that falsely claim to exempt the holder from wearing face coverings in businesses and other areas where such ...
LANSING — Governor Whitmer signed Senate Bill 630 into law. Senate Bill 630 amends the Public Health Code to establish a licensing and regulation structure for wholesale distributor-brokers of pharmaceuticals. The bill was sponsored by Senator John Bizon, R-Battle Creek.
CALUMET — While library staff is excited to be able to serve you in person again there are some new safety precautions that you will be encouraged to follow. — Face masks are required for entry, per Governor’s Executive Order 2020-147. This will help keep both patrons and staff as safe ...
MARQUETTE — Jonathan Collins, 41 years old, was sentenced on July 10 to serve 324 months’ imprisonment by U.S. District Judge Paul L. Maloney. Collins pled guilty in December 2019 to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable ...
Nationally, $750 million has been designated for Head Start programs through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to support preventative, preparedness, and response activities related to the coronavirus. Funds will be released directly to all 1,600 Head Start and ...
LANSING - The application process is now open for $15 million in grants for Michigan farms and agricultural processors to mitigate risks of the COVID-19 virus across the state's food production industry, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the Michigan Department of ...
LANSING — Michigan’s small businesses and nonprofits working to recover from the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 virus can now apply for grants of up to $20,000 through the Michigan Small Business Restart Program, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced today. The program ...
LANSING — State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks today announced two new grant programs that will provide an overall total of $300 million to help first responders receive premium hazard pay and reimburse local governments for payroll costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Our first ...
Due to concerns about the health and safety of anglers and organizers, the Copper Country Walleye Association has changed the format of this year’s tournament on Saturday, July 25. Teams must pre-register but there will be no organized event or gathering associated with the tournament. All ...
The U.P. Energy Task Force is scheduled to meet Wednesday, July 15, to discuss the role electric utilities play in providing power to residents and business in the Upper Peninsula. On the agenda are presentations by representatives from the City of Escanaba Electric Department, Marquette Board ...
MARQUETTE — Northern Michigan University announces its graduates. The following students from our area satisfied their degree requirements in May. Certificate Atlantic Mine — Noah Halley, CER-Electrical Line Technician; Dawson Rajala, CER-Electrical Line Technician Baraga — Brandon ...
MARQUETTE – For the safety of our patients, our employees, and our medical staff, UP Health System - Marquette is re-implementing certain visitor restrictions in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and per Governor Whitmer's Executive Orders for the State of Michigan. As of July ...
HOUGHTON and PAINESDALE - Grace United Methodist Church (UMC) and Albert Paine (UMC) welcomed a new pastor this week. Pastor Eric Falker brings with him a variety of experiences and interests, from his engineering degrees, to his musical talent, to his international family. An outdoor ...
MSU Extension will be distributing the Michigan Senior Project Fresh coupon via mail due to the COVID-19 restrictions. If you previously participated in this program, we have your contact information on file. Due to limited supply, there will be a random draw. If you are selected, you will be ...
In response to recent severe flooding in mid-Michigan, the ad hoc Michigan High Water Action Team has scheduled a webinar Wednesday, July 8, for residents who are recovering from the event and its aftermath. State, federal and local officials on the webinar from 6 to 7:30 p.m. will provide ...
CLEVELAND - Coast Guard units throughout the Great Lakes reported their busiest Independence Day weekend in at least five years Sunday, conducting more than 100 search-and-rescue cases and saving or assisting more than 300 people throughout the region. Despite those successes, at least two ...