Struggle Over Proposal to Limit DNR’s Power Over State Forests Continues
February 22, 2013 No Comment
MARQUETTE, MI – (Great Lakes Radio News) – The battle continued in Lansing yesterday over a proposal by an Upper Michigan lawmaker that would limit the power of the Department of Natural Resources to unilaterally manage parts of state forests under the effort to promote plant and animal biodiversity. Landowners for years have complained that [...]
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MARQUETTE, MI – (Great Lakes Radio News) – M-DOT and the Michigan Fitness Foundation say Norway Elementary School will receive a $4,989 mini-grant to develop a weekly Walking School Bus program. Participating students will receive pedometers and water bottles while route leaders will use reflective vests and safety signs to provide extra visibility. Students who [...]
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MARQUETTE, MI – (Great Lakes Radio News) – A State House committee has approved legislation overhauling Michigan Blue Cross Blue Shield. The measure converts the Blues into a nonprofit mutual insurance company. The bills do not include language restricting abortion coverage to only insurance riders, despite support of that language by Michigan Right to Life. [...]
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MARQUETTE, MI – (Great Lakes Radio News) – A recall is being issued for certain 2013 model year Chrysler 200 and Dodge Avenger sedans. The Auburn Hills-based automaker says they have discovered a problem with the fuel tank control valves on approximately 16 vehicles. Chrysler is recalling over 1,900 vehicles built last fall to check [...]
Continue reading …MARQUETTE, MI – (Great Lakes Radio News) – Ford Motor Company is bringing more production work back to the United States. The Dearborn-based automaker is investing nearly $200 million in its Cleveland Engine Plant in preparation for production of the two-liter EcoBoost engine which is slated to begin late next year. Plant Manager Charlie Binger [...]
Continue reading …MARQUETTE, MI – (Great Lakes Radio News) – A Florida man is safe after his snowmobile was hit by a train in Manistique. The incident happened around 3:30 yesterday afternoon at the North Houghton Crossing. Manistique Public Safety says the 64-year old man got one of his sled’s skis caught in the switch of the [...]
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MARQUETTE, MI – (Great Lakes Radio News) – Marquette City Police are looking for the public’s help in their investigation into a hit-and-run accident that happened yesterday afternoon. Police say a burgundy 2012 Honda passenger vehicle was slowing down on Wright Street just after 3 p.m. in an attempt to turn in to the parking [...]
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MARQUETTE, MI – (Great Lakes Radio News) – The Department of Natural Resources says although the overall number of hunters in Michigan has been on a slight decline, a recent deer hunter survey shows the use of crossbows is increasing. Beginning in 2009, crossbows were allowed in most areas of Michigan during the archery deer [...]
Continue reading …MARQUETTE, MI – (Great Lakes Radio News) – Kellogg’s is voluntarily recalling its Special K Red Berries cereal across the U.S. because it may contain glass fragments. The 11, 22, and 37-ounce packages of the cereal are affected by the recall. No injuries have been reported, according to the Battle Creek-based cereal and snack food [...]
Continue reading …MARQUETTE, MI – (Great Lakes Radio News) – Marquette County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a three-vehicle head-on crash this morning in Sands Township. The accident happened on M-553 just north of Stonegate Drive around 11:45 a.m. when a northbound Ford pickup truck went out of control, crossed the center line and struck an oncoming Mercury [...]
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