Unemployment in the Upper Peninsula jumped to 7.9 percent in January, up from 6.6 percent in December and 7.1 percent a year ago. However, more people were working than a year ago as the labor force grew by one percent.
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Escanaba Planning Commission reviews zoning ordinance for certification
ESCANABA — A review of Escanaba’s zoning ordinance was presented to the Escanaba Planning Commission Thursday night. It was a step required to qualify for the Redevelopment Ready Community certification.
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Calumet awarded grant to make downtown building improvements
CALUMET — The city Calumet in Houghton County will receive a $33,000 housing development fund grant from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority to stabilize a building in Calumet’s national historic landmark district.
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First Ship Ceremony held at North Shore Marine in Escanaba
ESCANABA – A First Ship Ceremony was held Wednesday to welcome the first saltwater ship into the Escanaba merchant dock in more than 80 years. The BBC Mont Blanc is a merchant ship from Italy under the flag of Antiqua Barbuda with a Russian and Ukrainian crew. It was in Escanaba to unload new generators for Marquette Board of Light and Power.
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Ford Airport receives federal funds to rehabilitate runways
IRON MOUNTAIN — Dickinson County will receive $650,000 in federal funds to rehabilitate runways at the Ford Airport. The grant was announced by U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters.
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Unemployment in Upper Peninsula edges up in July
LANSING – Unemployment in the Upper Peninsula increased in July to 6.2 percent. The statewide average was 5.4 percent. The department of Management, Technology and Budget says 132,800 were employed in the U.P. in July, down 600 from a year ago and 400 from June.
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MSU Extension offers five field days in U.P. in September
CHATHAM – Five feild days are planned at different locations in the central and western U.P. for farmers and others interested in soil productivity, improved crop production, pasture management and additional topics including robotic milkers and fall calving for the beef herd.
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OSF Diagnostic Center receives program accreditation
ESCANABA — OSF St. Francis Hospital and Medical Group Adult and Child Sleep Diagnostic Center in Escanaba recently received program accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
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Upper Hand Brewery to expand distribution into Minnesota
ESCANABA – Upper Hand Brewery plans to begin distribution of its beers in Minnesota in early 2017. Minnesota will be the third state where the brewery’s beer will be available. Upper Hand’s current distribution includes the Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin.
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Project Empire addresses economic, social challenges from mine closure
NEGAUNEE – A response team of state agencies will assist communities in western Marquette County as they address economic and social challenges brought by the closing of the Empire Mine, Gov. Rick Snyder said today.
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