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FDA panel endorses first-of-a-kind cancer blood test from Grail

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health advisers on Wednesday endorsed a blood test designed to spot signs of various cancers in apparently healthy people while warning that it's far from clear how well the technology works. Grail Inc.'s Galleri test doesn't diagnose cancer but instead, with a ...

$1 Million Investment Will Expand Skilled Trades Training in the Upper Peninsula

HARVEY, Mich. – A more than $1 million investment in the Ironworkers Local 8 training center in Harvey will expand skilled trades training capacity in the Upper Peninsula, helping prepare workers for careers in construction, infrastructure, manufacturing and other industries. The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $801,598 to the Ironworkers Local 8 Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for new training equipment. Combined with $200,399 in matching funds from the Ironworkers and Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 2, the ...

New details emerge after Daggett mother's sentencing

MENOMINEE — New details have emerged in the case of a Daggett mother who was sentenced after pleading guilty to first-degree criminal sexual conduct involving a person under the age of 13. The Daily Press reported Rocquel Anne Irving’s sentencing on Sept. 9. On Thursday, Menominee County ...

Michigan regional unemployment rates edge down in August

LANSING, Mich. – Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates receded in 13 of Michigan’s 18 labor market areas over the month, according to data released today by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. “Michigan regional unemployment rate reductions were primarily ...

Local man's book explores ancient symbols

ESCANABA — A man who was raised in Escanaba has authored a book that is attracting attention in multiple countries. Its focus? Something that has intrigued humanity for millenia — the Holy Grail. Written by Lee LeCaptain, "What is the Real Holy Grail?" was published by Christian Faith ...