Deer crashes peak each fall in Michigan: here’s what to know
MARQUETTE — Michigan drivers are entering the most dangerous stretch of the year for deer crashes. October through December accounted for more than 40% of the 58,324 vehicle-deer crashes reported statewide in 2024. In those crashes, 1,816 people were injured and 14 were ...
Baraga County Chamber of Commerce launches “Baraga County Cash” gift check program
BARAGA — The Baraga County Chamber of Commerce has officially launched Baraga County Cash, a county‑wide gift check program designed to keep more dollars in Baraga County and strengthen the local economy. Community gift card programs like Baraga County Cash have proven to be powerful economic tools nationwide. According to the Institute for Local Self‑Reliance, local dollars recirculate up to three times more when spent at independent businesses compared to national chains. Studies from Main Street America show that for every $100 spent locally, up to $68 stays in the community, ...
Flow Water Advocates announces new executive director
MARQUETTE — Flow Water Advocates has named Katrina Shankland as its new executive director, following a nationwide search. Shankland, who began on Monday, is Flow's second executive director. Liz Kirkwood, who passes the torch after 15 years as Flow's founding executive director, steps into a newly created leadership role as strategic partnership officer. The leadership transition and creation of the dedicated strategic partnership role will expand Flow’s capacity and build on the important legal, policy, and advocacy gains it has made since 2011. The changes respond to a critical ...
UP Health System–Portage marks 500th robotic-assisted surgery
HANCOCK — UP Health System–Portage is celebrating a major milestone in advancing surgical care close to home, recently completing its 500th robotic-assisted surgical procedure. The achievement reflects the hospital's continued commitment to bringing advanced technology and specialized care ...
Five medical students awarded Mazzuchi Scholarship
Marquette — The Mazzuchi Scholarship has been awarded to five medical students from the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Upper Peninsula Region: Ava Adler, Sophia Aque, Jenny Haely, Ted Hoenke and Laura Lyons. Recipients are chosen based on their intention to practice in ...