UPDATE 5:05 PM Here is further clarification. LARA’s press release clearly indicates that the Order prohibits A2B from operating as a taxicab carrier “until a certificate of registration from LARA is obtained.” Today, A2B obtained that certificate of registration from the State of Michigan Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory …
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It’s well known throughout the Keweenaw that organizations like 31 Backpacks fill a gap in a broken system. Statistics show that 1 in 7 people in the United States struggle with hunger. With rising energy costs, plus the seasonal expense of home heating this time of year, it’s not hard …
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If you’re looking for a little (or large) spot to get away, maybe with woods or water, check out the DNR’s winter surplus land auction, which kicked off last week. In case you missed it, 81 individual land parcels in Michigan – ranging in size from less than an acre to …
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LANSING – The Operation Excellence Team named by Gov. Rick Snyder to address numerous shortcomings cited in a recent state audit today announced actions it has taken to improve Child Protective Services (CPS) in Michigan. Added resources and enhanced tools will enable CPS staff to improve investigations of suspected child …
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LANSING, Mich. – Crime victims have more options for reading their victim impact statement in court, under legislation signed today by Gov. Rick Snyder. “Ensuring victims have the opportunity to address the court is a vital piece to our criminal justice system,” Snyder said. “This bill will ensure that opportunity, …
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A house fire in Ripley over the weekend has destroyed a family’s home and their belongings. The fire happened on Saturday leaving the Julio family’s house a total loss and also reportedly destroyed all of their possessions. A Go Fund Page has been set up to collect funds and donations …
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HOUGHTON, MI – December 14, 2018 – The Rabbit Island Foundation and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts announce a new 2019 residency opportunity: The three-week Choreographer and Composer Residency encourages collaboration between a choreographer and composer in a wild natural setting offering time, space, and financial support to explore …
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The Michigan Natural Resources Commission recently honored longtime conservationist and Upper Peninsula native Tony Demboski with the Thomas L. Washington Lifetime Commitment to Conservation Award. The award was presented Thursday at the commission’s regular monthly meeting in Lansing. “Working with the DNR, NRC, legislative groups and so many other organizations …
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If you have to fly in or out of Sawyer International Airport in Marquette County, there’s less chance that snow could delay your flight. That’s because they’ve recently entered into a lease-purchase agreement for a multi-function snow broom/plow vehicle in order to clear the runway in a more timely and …
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A recent Michigan Technological University graduate presented the “Strunnel” to the Board of Trustees at its regular meeting on December 14, 2018. In May 2018, four Michigan Tech students shared their Senior Design project — an underwater utility corridor spanning the Straits of Mackinac — with Michigan law- and policymakers at the …
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