There are now new resources to help Michigan’s drivers with the state’s new auto insurance laws, set to take effect July 1st. The Department of Insurance and Financial Services has launched a new website, created consumer guides and has a new toll free hotline. Implementing legislation that protects consumers and …
Read More »One Dead In Crystal Falls Snowmobile Accident
One man is dead in a Crystal Falls snowmobile accident. On Tuesday evening, Iron County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a snowmobile accident on Trail 113 South of Superior Avenue. The driver, a 42 year old male from Crystal Falls, struck a tree, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The …
Read More »Great Lakes Funding Bill Advances
The Great Lakes could be receiving additional funding. The House in Washington, DC has passed House Resolution 4031, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The bill has been reinstated and could increase funding through 2026. Co-Sponsor of the Bill, Michigan’s Jack Bergman, said he was thankful the house came together, to …
Read More »Representative Markkanen Puts On Photo Contest
Hancock Representative Greg Markkanen has announced a photo contest, for residents of the 110th District. Three winners will be chosen for the contest, whose theme is “Surviving and Thriving in the UP Winter.” The winning photos will be displayed in Markkanen’s Lansing office, and photographers will be on hand, to …
Read More »UP Prison Loses Appeal
A UP Prison, has lost it’s appeal. Gogebic County’s Ojibway Prison, has lost it’s appeal to re-open. The Appeals Court upheld the lower courts decision, that Marinesco County, failed to prove the state would have closed a different prison, based on economic impact. The prison, employed 230 people, and will …
Read More »State Expands College Transfer Credit Options
Thanks to a new agreement between Michigan’s Community Colleges and 4 Year Universities, students can now transfer more credits, to a 4 year university, when coming from a community college. Under the new agreement, students can now transfer additional credits to 25 of Michigan’s 4 year universities in biology, business, …
Read More »TRIO Program Plans Career Fair
Calling all local businesses who wish to help 9th graders pick the right career path. The TRIO Pre-College Program, is hosting their 4th Annual Career Fair, and need your help to give it the most impact. Public Relations Director Kailee Laplander is looking for local businesses to present their industries …
Read More »Fatal Crash In Baraga County – Updated with Victims’ Names
A L’Anse woman died this morning in a crash on US-41 near the head of Keweenaw Bay. The Baraga County Sheriff’s Department says 59-year-old JoAnne Hilsendager crossed the centerline, and collided with a northbound semi driven by 57-year-old Brian Williams of Baraga. The force of the crash drove Hilsendager’s vehicle …
Read More »Obituary: Alma Ruth Ranta
Alma Ruth Ranta, age 91, of L’Anse, MI passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, August 23, 2019. She was born in Pequaming, MI on October 13, 1927. Ruth graduated from L’Anse High School in 1945. She married Leonard Ranta on May 15, 1954. He preceded her in death …
Read More »Obituary: Gale Jean Makolin
Calumet: Gale Jean Makolin, 60, passed away Friday morning at her home. Ryan Funeral Home is serving the family.
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