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No Upper Peninsula residents selected for redistricting committee

By Kimberly James | Sep 7, 2020

Three Upper Peninsula legislators expressed disappointment that not a single Upper Peninsula resident was chosen to serve on the Independent Citizens Redistricting Committee.

McBroom: New auto insurance laws may save Michigan drivers money

By Kimberly James | Jul 8, 2020

Michigan drivers could be experiencing savings after new auto insurance laws went into effect July 1.

Connecting Michigan Communities grant could bring broadband to rural Keweenaw

By Kimberly James | Jun 11, 2020

Baraga Telephone Company has been selected as a finalist for a grant that would help bring broadband service to underserved areas of Keweenaw County.

Rep. LaFave recognizes Michigan law enforcement during Police Week

By Kimberly James | May 21, 2020

Rep. Beau LaFave (R-Iron Mountain) has been instrumental in getting May 10 through 16, 2020, to be declared Police Week in the state of Michigan.

Stealth elections under fire as concerned residents banned from DB-TC schools

By Kimberly James | Feb 18, 2020

A stealth election on last year's August ballot that resulted in approval for a $4.7 million school bond still has some Dollar Bay-Tamarack City residents up in arms, two in particular who have behaved in a manner that resulted in their being banned from the school building.

Sen. Schmidt makes appearances in community, celebrating success

By Kimberly James | Feb 4, 2020

Sen. Wayne Schmidt (R-Traverse City) is checking in on the community he represents, making appearances at the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators conference and the East Jordan Area Chamber of Commerce annual dinner and awards celebration on Jan. 25.