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U.P. unemployment rate holds steady in September

November 4, 2022

The Upper Peninsula’s unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent in September, down from 4.8 percent in August, but remains the same (percentage-wise) as it was in September of 2021. The Michigan Department of Technology and Budget estimates that there are 5,800 unemployed people in the U.P., which is roughly 100 more people than in September of 2021.

November 4, 2022

Playoff tickets must be purchased online Due to MHSAA regulations, no cash admission will be accepted for any postseason football games. The policy is regardless of any operating procedures used by Munising Public Schools due to MHSAA operating the state championship tournaments.

November 4, 2022

Hunters can expect excellent conditions for the 2022 firearm deer season, which begins Tuesday, Nov. 15. To ensure a safe season, too, Michigan Department of Natural Resources conservation officers are sharing best practices and tips to avoid the most common violations and mistakes they see every year.

Good Shephard installs new playground

November 4, 2022

NRCS Announces Application Cut-Off Date for Conservation Programs

November 4, 2022

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS-Michigan), a division of the USDA, announced an application cut-off date of Dec. 2, 2022, for conservation financial assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). EQIP provides conservation financial assistance to agricultural producers and private non-industrial forestland owners for a wide variety of conservation practices to address natural resource concerns.

November 4, 2022

According to the Michigan State Police, the police activity at Foggy’s Steakhouse in Christmas was not a drug raid by the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET). An incident occurring on Sunday, October 30 was rumored to be a drug bust at the property, but further depiction should come next week from official sources.

November 4, 2022

No one matched all six numbers to win Wednesday night’s Powerball jackpot, giving Michigan Lottery players a chance at a $1.5 billion jackpot in Saturday’s drawing. The cash option stands at $746 million.

November 4, 2022

The following proposals are for local taxes, which will be on the ballots in only certain precincts in Alger County. These are presented without commentary.

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U.P. unemployment rate holds steady in September

Briefs

Top 10 best practices for firearm deer season

Good Shephard installs new playground

NRCS Announces Application Cut-Off Date for Conservation Programs

UPSET not responding agency at Christmas raid

Powerball Jackpot Unclaimed Again; Worth $1.5 Billion Saturday

Local proposals also on ballots