My neighbor works from home. I commute to work, sometimes for long distances, seeing patients in remote locations. This past winter, after nearly 300 inches of snow, I often thought about him while driving through blinding snowstorms, my hands firmly gripping the wheel, the heater blasting, my ...
ESCANABA — The Daniel J. Kobasic Foundation announced a $1.4 million commitment to Build U.P. at the 2026 InvestUP CEO Summit, providing significant support for the region's growing Career and Technical Education housing partnership. The investment will help intermediate school districts and state-approved Construction Trades programs continue building much-needed homes while giving students valuable hands-on experience in the skilled trades. Already active in Escanaba, Houghton, Hancock, Cedarville, L’Anse and Manistique, the program helps schools move beyond classroom-only ...
SAULT STE. MARIE – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced the allocation of more than $18.9 million in federal 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to support the creation of 603 new affordable housing units across 13 developments in nine Michigan communities, including one in Sault Ste. Marie. “Every Michigander deserves an affordable place to live,” said Whitmer. “Today’s announcement is part of our commitment to building more housing and making it easier for people to choose Michigan. These awards will help lower construction costs on over 600 new housing units across the ...
NEGAUNEE — The Negaunee Public Library will host James McCommons, a professor emeritus at Northern Michigan University and author of “The Feather Wars,” at 5:30 p.m. Monday. McCommons will talk about the fight to save America’s birds. The public is invited to attend this free presentation. Snowbound Books will be present to sell this book and McCommons’ other works. For more information, visit the library's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/NegauneePublicLibrary/ or call 906-475-7700 extension 18.
DIMONDALE — Faced with repair and maintenance costs that exceed $20 million over the next several years, the Michigan State Police has decided to close its Northville Forensic Science Laboratory and transfer the services and staff to the department’s other laboratories. This decision comes following an independent assessment of the Northville Forensic Science Laboratory that considered the age of the facility, the financial investments necessary to maintain a suitable work environment and a review of available operational alternatives. “While this closure will reduce the number ...
MARQUETTE — Brittany Jean will be making her third consecutive appearance at the Lake Superior Theatre in Marquette at 7:30 p.m. Monday July 13. Her music has taken her across the country, opening for Three Dog Night’s sold out show at the City Winery in New York City; playing the Legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville; a finalist in the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas; the Ol’ Front Porch Music Festival in Oriental, North Carolina; the Virginia Dreams Television Show; Fishstock Concert Series in Door County, Wisconsin; opening for Kalimba in Seattle; the Pearl Theatre in ...
