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Resolving Upper Peninsula’s Childcare Crisis | WJMN

TL/DR - The Upper Peninsula in Michigan is facing a childcare crisis with only 31% of the area's needs being met, and workers are regularly missing work or leaving jobs due to lack of viable childcare options. To address the issue, the newly-formed Upper Peninsula Childcare Task Force, consisting of 35 childcare advocates, met in person for the…

Fire Damages Marquette County Salt Supply Building

TL/DR - Storage buildings owned by the Marquette County Road Commission in Republic, Michigan were damaged by fire. One of the buildings contained the leftover salt supply from last year, and 400 tons of this supply was destroyed. Investigators are determining the cause of the fire. Destructive Fire Hits Marquette County Road Commission…

Meet UPHS-Marquette’s New Sleep Specialist for Advanced Treatment

TL/DR - UP Health System has recruited Dr. Michael Sand to its respiratory and sleep medicine teams. Dr. Sand specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless leg syndrome in adults and children aged four and older. He holds a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Nova Southeastern…

Negaunee Crash: 1 Detained, 1 Hurt

TL/DR - A two-vehicle crash occurred in Negaunee, Michigan, involving a 40-year-old woman and a 74-year-old man. The woman, suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, hit the man's vehicle from behind causing it to roll over; she was arrested and taken to jail. The man suffered minor injuries and was treated at UP Health System -…