State News

The following press release was issued by River Valley Bank: Wausau, WI – July 2, 2019 – River Valley Bank and IncredibleBank℠ announced today that Deb Gulan has been named to the position of Regional Community Bank Manager – Operations. Gulan’s promotion is effective immediately. Gulan joined River Valley in …

The state of Michigan is still without a budget while lawmakers break for the summer.  The legislature was unable to come to an agreement with Governor Whitmer, who had proposed a 45 cent gas tax increase to pay for road repairs. The governor chastised Republicans for not finishing work on …

ISHPEMING — UPHS – Bell is proud to announce the addition of Riley Torreano, MD, to its Family Medicine Staff. Dr. Torreano grew up in Negaunee and has lived in the UP his entire life. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology/Physiology at Northern Michigan University before finishing his …

The following press release was issued by Sawyer International Airport: MARQUETTE – Sawyer International Airport, County of Marquette, joins the more than 200 airports and 67 airlines nationwide to offer TSA PreCheck beginning July 1st. TSA PreCheck is a U.S. government program that allows travelers deemed low risk by the …

Gladstone, MI — Hiawatha National Forest officials remind the public that it is illegal to dump waste on national forest lands, including gravel pits.  “Unauthorized dumping on public lands is illegal. That includes dumping of materials like yard waste, branches, rocks or soil,” says Forest Supervisor Cid Morgan. The reminder stems …

Gladstone, MI – The Fourth of July is one of America’s great landmark holidays, celebrating our nation’s independence. It is also a great time to enjoy nearby forests and grasslands. However, it is vitally important that all users are aware that possessing, igniting, discharging or using any kind of fireworks is …

June 27, 2019 — The Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic during the 33rd Annual Bridge Walk and Bicycle Parade on Saturday, June 29.            The bridge will close to vehicle traffic at 9 a.m. and will reopen at approximately 11:30 a.m. after walkers have been cleared …

An Upper Peninsula man is dead following a motorcycle crash in Marquette County. A trooper from the Michigan State Police Negaunee Post responded to the accident on M-95 near Grosbeak Lane in Republic Township around 6:30am Thursday. 56-year-old Charles Boshears of Republic was southbound on M-95 on a 1991 Harley …

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has proclaimed June 30-July 7, 2019, as Michigan’s Aquatic Invasive Species Awareness Week. The House and Senate also adopted resolutions bringing awareness to this issue. Educating the public about the impacts of harmful, nonnative aquatic plants and animals is critical to protecting our state’s ecosystems, tourism and economy. Because of this, state departments …

June 27, 2019 – Based on the success of last year’s event, the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will again start the 2019 Annual Bridge Walk from both St. Ignace and Mackinaw City, eliminating the need for busing and offering additional options for participants.                A video, posted on the MBA website …