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Radio and TV stations across the state of Michigan are either celebrating a job well done, or perhaps looking for ways to improve their level of performance in the next year, after the Michigan Association of Broadcaster’s Broadcast Excellence awards, which is an annual event recognizing achievements from Michigan Broadcasters. …

Michigan’s Open Meetings Act establishes important rights for the public. Yet, many of us do not know what these rights are or we don’t understand how they work.  What public meetings are covered? What notices are required? When is a public body entitled to have a closed session? What about …

A new bill co-introduced by Congressman Jack Bergman, along with Congressman Chris Pappas of New Hampshire, would require the POW/MIA flag to be displayed whenever the American flag is displayed on prominent federal properties. Such locations would include the U.S. Capitol, White House, World War II Memorial, Korean War Veterans …

The following press release was issued by Finlandia University: Hancock— On Monday, March 11, 350+ 9th grade students from the Copper Country Intermediate School District will attend a College & Career Fair, hosted by TRIO Pre-College Programs. One hundred local professionals from 35 businesses/organizations and 7 Upper Michigan colleges will …

The following press release was issued by the Michigan State Police: MARQUETTE, MICH.  The Marquette County Law Enforcement Administrator’s Association (MCLEAA) held a ceremony today at Northern Michigan University’s Berry Events Center to recognize Trooper Stacey Rasanen as Marquette County’s Officer of the Year. Trooper Rasanen is a 24-year veteran …

U.S. Representative Jack Bergman is applauding a move by President Donald Trump to make it easier for armed forces veterans to transition into careers in the Merchant Marine. The executive order issued this week will establish a procedure for notifying qualified servicemen and women who are nearing the ends of …

Our extra-cold and snowy winter could cause an increase in dead fish and other aquatic animals this spring in inland lakes. Michigan DNR Fisheries Division research manager Gary Whelan says winterkill is the most common type of fish kill. Thick ice with heavy snow cover decreases the amount of sunlight …

Sawyer International Airport in Marquette has been named Michigan’s Airport of the Year by the state Department of Transportation. Manager Duane DuRay was praised for overseeing the reconstruction of a runway, and for assisting MDOT in revising its grant closeout process. The award is based on accomplishments in the areas …

Local Family Dollar stores could be at risk, following an announcement by management of the struggling chain yesterday. 390 stores across the nation will be closed this year. An additional 200 will be re-branded as Dollar Tree stores. Others will have one-dollar “Dollar Tree” sections added. Dollar Tree bought the …

WOLV morning host John Carroll (L) and station owner Stephen Marks (R) acceot the MAB Station of the Year award. Houghton Community Broadcasting is proud to announce that 97.7 The Wolf, WOLV-FM, is the Michigan Association of Broadcaster’s 2018 Commercial Radio Station of the Year for Market Four. It’s the …