Havican named Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer Todd Maki, President and CEO of First Bank, said in a press release that he is pleased to announce the addition of Joe Havican to the bank’s team.. Havican has joined First Bank as it’s Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer, in ...

On Friday January 20th, I had the pleasure of attending the Northern Michigan Policy Conference, an annual event put on through the hard work of our friends at the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance (NMCA) and the staff at Traverse Connect. The room was full and the energy level was high as ...

While snowmobiling continues to be the most popular outdoor winter activity in the region, Alger County is home to some of the best trails used for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the Upper Peninsula. From the novice to the more advanced adventurer, here are some trails worth checking ...

Velodrome Coffee in downtown Ishpeming will be hosted our first BAH of 2023 on Tuesday, January 24 from 5-7pm. This is going to be one you don’t want to miss. Our Business After Hours events encourage fellow business owners, community members and leaders to attend. Hosted by a member ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department is investigating the Abbott Laboratories infant formula plant in Michigan that was shut down for months last year due to contamination, the company confirmed. The factory’s closure in February 2022 was a key cause of a nationwide baby formula ...

Guy’s Grocery Games, Iron Chef, and Chopped are all great show’s I’ve been known to binge watch. I always find myself drawn to these shows during the winter. They inspire me to try new recipes and ironically, get off the couch and do something. While I love the outdoors, I do not enjoy ...