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Governor Whitmer has signed an Executive Order strengthening a previous order in terms of requiring Michiganders wear masks in indoor public places, as well as crowded outdoor places. The new order clarified that if an unmasked customer enters a building, businesses shouldn’t automatically assume they cannot medically tolerate one, although …

A Houghton County Undersheriff stopped a domestic violence incident. In a press release late Friday, Sheriff Brian McLean relayed the story of undersheriff Kevin Coppo, who was on his way to work last Monday morning approximately 8:45am. He was on Hancock Street, near Tezcuco Street, where he witnessed a male …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has issued a press release with the latest COVID-19 statistics. Gogebic County has 1 new confirmed case, along with a probable case being elevated to positive and one recovery. Houghton County also has one new confirmed case, and has also moved a probable case …

In an email sent to parents, Hancock School District Superintendent Dr. Steve Patchin announced that Representative Greg Markkanen, had asked Dr. Patchin, George Stokero of the Copper Country ISD and Jim Bobula, Superintendent of Ontonagon Schools, to testify before Michigan’s House and Senate Education Committee hearing. Patchin outlined the steps …

MLB Matthew Boyd will be the Detroit Tigers starting pitcher when they open the COVID-19-abbreviated season Friday at Cincinnati. Manager Ron Gardenhire confirmed the news yesterday. Pregame coverage of the Tigers’ opening game will begin at 5:45 on 99.3 The Lift. Jordan Zimmermann will not be part of the team’s …

A Houghton man was killed in a car-bicycle crash in Portage Township Friday afternoon. Houghton County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the intersection of US-41 and the Nara Park Road around 2:20. Their preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle driven by 24-year-old Jordan LaTendresse of Marqueette was northbound. 69-year-old Roger …

Michigan’s Department of Transportation has released the latest figures for fatalities and seriously injured motorists on Michigan roadways for the week. This past week, 19 motorists died on Michigan roads for a year to date total of 453. In addition to the fatalities, 156 motorists were also seriously injured for …

The historic Calumet Theatre has announced they have a new way to become a theatre member, renew your theatre membership or make a tax deductible donation. In the past, these things could only be done by snail mail or in person at the theatre. Now, a few clicks of your …

The Portage Health Foundation has teamed up with the Flippen Group, based out of College Station, TX to bring Capturing Kids Hearts, to all the schools in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon Counties. Bernadette Yoeman-Ouellette, who chairs the Portage Health Foundations Board of Directors, said she was thrilled to bring …

Spencer Turnbull threw four scoreless innings in yesterday’s Detroit Tigers intrasquad scrimmage. He retired all 12 batters he faced, striking out six. C.J. Cron hit two home runs. It looks as if pitcher Daniel Norris will be ready to start the season. Norris has missed training camp because he tested …