Three small manufacturing companies from the Upper Peninsula are receiving rebates from the Michigan Energy Office, which is now part of the new Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The rebates are part of its Small Manufacturers Energy Waste Reduction Incentive Pilot program to help these small …
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Legislation making it easier for gun owners to transport certain firearms on private land is moving forward in Lansing. The bill was sponsored by State Representatives Beau LaFave and Greg Markkanen and would allow uncased, loaded long-barreled guns to be transported on private land using any kind of vehicle. The …
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Members of the military Reserve and National Guard would get the same proof of service form following the completion of their service as all other members of the military under legislation introduced by Senator Gary Peters. Having a different form has caused confusion for certain private sector and VA benefits …
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No one wants a disaster to take place on the campus of Michigan Tech, but local emergency responders are taking steps to be prepared in case one does. A full-scale disaster exercise will take place Thursday from 4 to 8pm primarily in the main SDC parking lot, but some exercise-related …
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For the second year in a row, the Mom Prom Keweenaw is sold out as more than 200 women get ready to rock the red carpet at the Rozsa Center this Friday. The 5th annual fundraising event features an evening of food, drink, and dancing, with a silent auction and …
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An ORV Safety Course will be held next month in Bruce Crossing. The free 8-hour State of Michigan course will be held June 15th at the Stannard Township Hall from 9am to 5pm. Anyone and all ages are welcome. A parent or guardian is required to accompany children age 10 …
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The following press release was issued by Aspirus Keweenaw: LAURIUM, Mich. – Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital & Clinics are now accepting nominations for the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital & Clinics …
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UP Health System—Portage will hosting an evening devoted to topics just for women. The evening will include great information from medical professionals, free health screenings (including full lipid profile – total cholesterol, LDL, HDL, triglycerides, blood glucose), dinner and socializing. The event takes place Wednesday, May 22nd from 5:00-7:30 pm …
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The following press release was issued by the US Forest Service: https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/hiawatha/news-events/?cid=FSEPRD628299 (Gladstone, MI) — Hiawatha National Forest and the US Forest Service Passport In Time Program (PIT) are currently seeking twelve volunteers to participate in an archaeological excavation at the historic Camp Au Train July 29 – August 2, 2019. No …
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A Marquette woman is facing charges for allegedly stealing drugs from UP Health System—Marquette, where she was employed. The Marquette Police Department says they arrested 30-year-old Heather Peterson on Friday for warrants of Larceny in a Building and Possession of a Controlled Substance. These charges stem from an investigation by …
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