Free fishing, off-roading and state park entry – enjoy it all during Michigan’s ‘Three Free’ weekend June 12-13

June 7, 2021

The Department of Natural Resources has three big reasons for you to get outdoors Saturday, June 12, and Sunday, June 13. Michigan’s “Three Free” weekend – two full days when residents and out-of-state visitors can grab a fishing rod, ride the off-road trails and visit state parks – is back and all free of charge. “Michigan is home to some of the best outdoor recreation opportunities and most beautiful natural spaces you’ll find anywhere,” said DNR Director Dan Eichinger. “Whether you’re already an avid outdoors-person or someone just beginning to explore all the ...

‘Back to Work’ resources help Michigan businesses find talent to fill available jobs

June 7, 2021

LANSING — As the economy continues to reopen, the Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) launched a new ‘Back to Work’ effort to highlight programs and services that help businesses and their current workforce needs. The new online resource – Michigan.gov/BackToWork – centralizes programs and services aimed at helping employers fill job openings, provide safe, healthy work environments for workers and address other business-related needs. “As Michigan's economic outlook continues to improve, and we get back to a new normal, our administration is turning our ...

Lake Gogebic Fireflies host All Lake Garage Sale

June 3, 2021

The much anticipated All Lake Garage Sale hosted by the Lake Gogebic Fireflies, an auxiliary of the Lake Gogebic Fire Departments, will be held Saturday June 12 and Sunday June 13. With COVID-19 shutdowns putting the 2020 event on hold, this year the Fireflies will host the Lake Gogebic wide sale for both Saturday and Sunday. The hours of the sale are 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Central Time both days. Maps of the sale locations with information on any specials offers by area restaurants will be distributed to local business for the public; If you wish to list your Lake Gogebic sale on the map, ...

Governor Whitmer announces Michigan Economic Jumpstart Plan

June 3, 2021

LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined local entrepreneurs and business leaders to unveil the Michigan Economic Jumpstart Plan, which would allocate a portion of the federal relief funding to support and invest in working people and small businesses in Michigan. Under the governor’s plan, the state will increase incentives to boost wages to attract applicants, provide grants to small businesses to ramp up hiring, and expand access to childcare for families with young children who want to return to work but cannot. “As we continue to take steps to jumpstart our economy, we ...

MDHHS invites public comment on Title V Block Grant application

June 2, 2021

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) invites the public to comment on the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant application. Title V of the Social Security Act of 1935, as amended, provides funding to states to improve the health of mothers, infants and children, including children with special health care needs. Michigan’s Title V application is for services from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30, 2022, and includes a report on activities and services provided in fiscal year (FY) 2020. Title V state action plans address the following ...

The U.P. is in critical need for blood donations

June 2, 2021

The UP Regional Blood Center is currently experiencing a SEVERE CRITICAL NEED for all blood types. The UP Regional Blood Center has collection sites in Marquette, Hancock, Escanaba, and Iron Mountain and is the primary supplier of blood to 13 UP hospitals. Please visit our Facebook page at UPRBC906 or website at http://www.mgh.org/blood for center details and blood drive locations. For hours and scheduling please call Marquette at 906-449-1450, Hancock at 906-483-1392. Iron Mountain at 906-774-1012 and Escanaba at 906-786-8420. Donate Local. Keep your blood in the UP!