By Nicole Walton
Republic, MI – The U.S. Navy has announced it will permanently shut down its Extremely Low Frequency radio transmitter near Republic. The Navy plans to dispose of the ELF facilities and restore the site. An open house will also be held to discuss the issue and gather public input and concerns about the process. The meeting takes place May 5 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Ishpeming Elks Lodge. For more information, call 540-653-6111.