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Isle Royale Fuel Sales Extended

Fuel sales at the Rock Harbor Marina at Isle Royale will continue through August 25th. The National Park Service says diesel and gasoline will be available mornings between 8:00 and 10:00, and afternoons between 2:00 and 4:00 each day. Because of COVID-19 concerns, most of the amenities at Isle Royale …

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O’Dell Congratulates, Endorses Ferguson in MI-01 Congressional Race

Former Democratic First Congressional District candidate Linda O’Dell has congratulated primary winner Dana Ferguson. On social media, O’Dell thanked her supporters, and called on them to support Ferguson in his attempt to unseat incumbent Republican Representative Jack Bergman in the upcoming November election. Ferguson claimed the Democratic nomination by a …

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Mask Orders Expanded for Children

More children will be required to wear face masks at day care facilities and camps beginning Monday. Governor Gretchen Whitmer yesterday expanded her face mask order to include children ages two and over on school buses, and children ages four and over in common areas and hallways. Children and staff …

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Bootjack Fun Run Tomorrow

With COVID-19 concerns forcing cancellation of many Copper Country activities, in-person running events have been in short supply this summer. There will be one tomorrow, however. Registration for the Bootjack Fun Run 9.06k will open at 8:00 at the Dreamland Bar. Participants can walk or run over their choice of …

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COVID-19 Cases Rise in State, Region

The State of Michigan reported 722 new coronavirus cases yesterday, and 26 deaths. That pushes the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases past 85,000 in the state, and the number of confirmed deaths to 6,247. One of every 14 Michiganders who have been diagnosed with the virus has died. There are …

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Milliken Remembered at Memorial Service

Dignitaries from both sides of the political spectrum turned out yesterday to pay tribute to Michigan’s longest-serving governor. William Milliken died last fall at age 97. His family had planned to hold the memorial tribute early this summer, but it was put off because of COVID-19 concerns. It was also …

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