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Press Releases

Make the most of your farmers market

LAURIUM – Great people-watching, lively conversation, the sights and sounds, and—especially—flavors of the season. What’s not to like about the farmers market? A farmers market is a great place to find fresh fruits and vegetables, support fellow community members and try new ...

Less than a month left to apply for a Fostering Futures Scholarship

LANSING – Young adults who have experienced foster care on or after their 13th birthday have less than a month to apply for a scholarship from the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund, according to the Michigan Department of Treasury. The Fostering Futures Scholarship application period ...

The U.P. is in critical need for blood donations

The UP Regional Blood Center is currently experiencing a SEVERE CRITICAL NEED for all blood types. The UP Regional Blood Center has collection sites in Marquette, Hancock, Escanaba, and Iron Mountain and is the primary supplier of blood to 13 UP hospitals. Please visit our Facebook page at ...

MDHHS invites public comment on Title V Block Grant application

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) invites the public to comment on the Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Services Block Grant application. Title V of the Social Security Act of 1935, as amended, provides funding to states to improve the health of ...

Youth ranks in top 5 in Michigan Mathematical Competition

HOUGTHON — The Mathematical Association of America (MAA) recently recognized Meghan Hemmer, a 10th grade student at Houghton High School, for scoring among the top five women in Michigan on the annual American Mathematics Competition (AMC-10) exam. The MAA describes itself as the world’s ...