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Whitmer announces apprenticeships for early child care

By Journal Staff LANSING — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently announced 12 recipients of Early Care and Education Registered Apprenticeships from the Early Childhood Investment Corporation’s Child Care Innovation Fund. All 12 recipients will help finance, provide educational support and increase compensation for Michiganders who want to become early childhood educators in 65 counties across Michigan. “Access to quality, affordable early learning opportunities sets kids up for long-term success,” Whitmer said in a statement. The investment in apprenticeships, she said, ...

Michigan school shooter who killed 4 was not mentally ill, doctor testifies

PONTIAC — A teenager who killed four students at a Michigan school in 2021 was not mentally ill at the time and understood the tragic consequences of his actions, a psychiatrist testified Friday as prosecutors tried to bolster their argument that a life prison sentence fits the mass shooting. “I can absolutely understand how it would be difficult to imagine how a sane person could commit mass murder,” said Dr. Lisa Anacker, who evaluates criminal defendants at a state psychiatric hospital. “But the research does show us that mental illness does not account for most of the ...

Cliffs still interested in U.S. Steel aquisition

CLEVELAND (AP) —With two bidders revealed in a matter of days and more in the wings, United States Steel Corp. — a symbol of American industrialization that for more than a century helped build everything from the United Nations building in New York City to the New Orleans Superdome — appears be on the cusp of being absorbed. Here’s what’s happened so far, and how the acquisition of U.S. Steel could reshape steelmaking globally. BIDDING WAR After rejecting a $7.3 billion buyout proposal from rival Cleveland-Cliffs on Sunday, U.S. Steel said it was considering its next ...

Senate candidate Slotkin visits Marquette

By CHRISTIE MASTRIC Journal Staff Writer MARQUETTE — U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Holly, wants to stop the polarization of politics, which is one of her goals as she seeks the seat of U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing, who is not seeking re-election in 2024. Slotkin is the U.S. representative for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, which includes downstate Livingston, Ingham, Clinton and Shiawassee counties as well as portions of Eaton, Oakland and Genesee counties. Slotkin called herself a “national security person by training” as a former CIA officer and Pentagon ...

MDOT to discuss Ishpeming roundabout project

By Journal Staff ISHPEMING — The Michigan Department of Transportation invites the public to discuss the upcoming project to build a roundabout at the intersection of U.S. 41/M-28 and Lakeshore Drive in Ishpeming at an Aug. 28 meeting at the Ishpeming Senior Center, 121 Greenwood St. There will be a short presentation at 2 p.m. followed by a question-and-answer period. Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written or other assistance for effective participation should contact Orlando Curry at 517-241-7462 or CurryO@Michigan.gov, preferably at least five business days ...

Governor honors Provost as the 2023 Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year

“Jim has lived a remarkable life....he’s given back to his hometown in so many ways, for so many years.” - Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ESCANABA — Marquette’s James A. Provost was honored as the Upper Peninsula Veteran of the Year Thursday at the Upper Peninsula State Fair. Provost ...