Menominee and Houghton County Ballot Issues

A Menominee School District Bond Measure will be on the ballot in the Menominee school district area.
http://www.tv5and10.com/news.php?id=4796

Published: Tue, 08 May 2012 07:19:20 -0700

Large Fire Destroys Upper Peninsula Wood Products Manufacturer

The Menominee County, Michigan, Sheriff's Department reports 100 firefighters from three departments responded to a fire Thursday evening at Superior Cedar Products Inc. in Carney.
http://www.wbay.com/story/18529354/2012/05/18/large-fire-destroys-upper-penninsula-wood-products-manufacturer

Published: Thu, 17 May 2012 21:42:01 -0700

What's the most commonly abused drug in Menominee County?

Narcotic pain pills and marijuana are still being abused as well. But heroin is the number one drug being abused
http://www.uppermichiganssource.com/news/story.aspx?id=752939

Published: Fri, 11 May 2012 21:22:34 -0700

Coping with unemployment: How workforce is divided

Marquette County is driven by Northern Michigan University, Marquette General Hospital, and the Marquette Branch Prison
http://www.uppermichiganssource.com/news/story.aspx?id=757410

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 11:53:00 -0700

250 marijuana plants seized in the U.P.

A citizen tip led to a big drug bust in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/news/local/north_counties/250-marijuana-plants-seized-in-the-up

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 10:03:22 -0700

Bass Season Opens Saturday For Most Mich. Waters

Saturday marks the opening day of bass season on the Great Lakes and all Michigan inland waters except for Lake St. Clair, St. Clair River and the Detroit River, which don't open until June 16.
http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2012/05/24/bass-season-opens-saturday-for-most-mich-waters/

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 06:36:15 -0700

Mich. GOP unites behind Romney at state convention

Michigan Republican leaders united in their desire to see President Barack Obama lose in November used this weekend's state convention to mend fences among party activists after a contentious primary season and swing support behind native son Mitt Romney.
http://www.clickondetroit.com/news/politics/Mich-GOP-unites-behind-Romney-at-state-convention/-/1719386/13491454/-/i6r6ekz/-/index.html

Published: Sat, 19 May 2012 14:05:08 -0700

Adopt an MDOT Welcome Center

In partnership with the Michigan Travel Commission (MTC) and the Highway Hospitality Committee (HHC), the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Tuesday announced a new statewide program that allows tourism groups across the state to "adopt" Welcome Centers in their community.
http://www.tv5and10.com/news.php?id=4943

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 06:50:14 -0700

Aquila Announces Plans for New Resource Estimate at Back Forty Incorporating Data From Additional 78 Drill Holes

TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - Aquila Resources Inc. is pleased to announce that a new National Instrument 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimate will be calculated for the Back Forty project. This announcement follows the release of positive results of a Preliminary Economic Assessment for the project last ...
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/aquila-announces-plans-estimate-back-100000662.html

Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700

Jobless rates vary across U.P.

ESCANABA - Unemployment numbers decreased in Delta County in March, according to a report from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget. Jobless numbers in Schoolcraft and Menominee counties, however, increased slightly.
http://www.dailypress.net/page/content.detail/id/536094.html

Published: Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:15:07 -0700