ESCANABA — A candidate for State Representative says more needs to be done to create jobs in the Upper Peninsula. Bob Romps of Escanaba says jobs are still lacking despite and state unemployment rate of 4.1 percent in August.
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Carey strives to make a difference in U.P. as State Senator
CHANNING – A political newcomer, State Senate candidate Mike Carey of Channing said he is running for Senate because he wants to make an impact on the Upper Peninsula, rather than a few counties that are served by a state representative.
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Iron Mountain police issue warning on proper moped use
IRON MOUNTAIN – The Iron Mountain Police Department is launching an educational campaign to educate the public on the use of mopeds.
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McBroom overcomes tragedy to continue run for State Senate
VULCAN – Ed McBroom of Vulcan wasn’t sure at first if he should continue his run for the State Senate after his brother Carl died earlier this month in a car accident. But now he says he has the drive to continue.
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Mountain Man Furs is one of many vendors at Trappers Convention
ESCANABA — When fur market prices dropped in the late 1980s, Mike Nowak of Channing started making his own fur hats and mittens. His business took off when he received media attention including former Discovery television host Buck LaVasser who nicknamed Nowak, Mountain Man Mike.
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JC Penny announces store closures in the Upper Peninsula
JC Penny has announced that it plans to close four stores in the Upper Peninsula as part of an effort to reorganize the company. The stores affected include Escanaba, Houghton, Kingsford and Sault Ste. Marie.
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Menominee River State Recreation Area Management Plan on NRC agenda
LANSING — Preliminary discussions on fall hunting regulations for waterfowl and bear regulations are on the agenda today for the Michigan Natural Resources Commission meeting in Lansing. It also includes a discussion on the management plan for the Menominee River State Recreation Area.
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McBroom among those sued for role in ousting representatives
LANSING – State Rep. Ed McBroom of Vulcan is among those that are being sued by two Republicans who were forced out of the Michigan Legislature in a sex scandal. Todd Courser of Lapeer and Cindy Gamrat of Plainwell claim their rights were violated during the investigation by House colleagues.
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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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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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