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The use of e-cigarettes continues to climb with sales to high school students jumping up 78 percent from 2017 to 2018. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a pair of bills into law Tuesday which clarify that it is illegal to sell e-cigarettes and other non-traditional nicotine products to minors. Whitmer went …

Veterans continue to commit suicide at an alarming rate. 321 active-duty service members took their own lives last year and about 20 veterans commit suicide every day. Congressman Jack Bergman took part in sending a letter to the Department of Defense and to the Department of Veterans Affairs expressing concerns …

Preliminary reports indicate 10 people lost their lives in eight separate traffic crashes during the 2019 Memorial Day holiday weekend in Michigan. In comparison, 19 people were killed in 15 fatal traffic crashes during the 2018 Memorial Day holiday weekend. Of the eight deadly crashes:Restraint use was unknown in five.Alcohol …

The following press release was issued by Range Bank: Wausau, WI – June 21, 2019 – River Valley Bank and IncredibleBank℠ has announced that Carrie Sukup has been appointed Senior Vice President – Controller. Her appointment is effective immediately. In her position, Sukup, who is also a CPA, will be responsible …

One man is seriously injured after a rollover accident in Marquette County. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Negaunee Post were dispatched to the area of Forestville Road and Wright Street on Sunday around 4:30am. A 21-year-old Marquette man was found alone, trapped inside the vehicle. He was extricated from …

UPDATE: Danforth Road in Delta County is now open after it was closed following a collision between a truck and a train. 41-year-old Adam LaFave out of Escanaba was treated and released from UP Health System—Marquette. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Gladstone Post say LaFave was driving a dump …

The following press release was issued by MTEC Smartzone: Marquette, Mich. – (May 30, 2019) – Innovate Marquette SmartZone is excited to host Return North, a professional careers reception in partnership with MTEC SmartZone, on Friday, July 5 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Landmark Inn Sky Room in …

After years of debate and stalemate, Michigan finally has a law reforming the auto insurance system in the state. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the bill into law Thursday morning calling it a “clear step forward” saying the legislation “will provide relief for every Michigan driver.” A key factor in the …

The following press release was issued by River Valley Bank: Wausau, WI – May 29, 2019 – River Valley Insurance is changing its name after extensive market research and analysis of changing trends in the insurance industry. IB Insurance will serve as the agency’s new name going forward. Company officials reported …

A presentation to help explain the VA’s new community care program is being held tomorrow. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will launch the program on June 6th, implementing portions of the VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018, known as the MISSION Act. The …