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With the weather breaking, and COVID-19 restrictions beginning to loosen, people are beginning to gather more outdoors, and what outdoor gathering is complete, without a campfire? There’s nothing wrong with a campfire, provided you properly extinguish it when you’re done. Within the last week, the Lac La Belle volunteer fire …

Governor Whitmer thanked medical personnel during a press conference yesterday afternoon, to update everyone on Michigan’s battle against COVID-19. She also noted the state now has increased testing capability, and that the number of confirmed cases seems to have plateaued. She also said this. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson Spoke …

Michigan Tech Assistant Professor Erika Hersch-Green has won a National Science Foundation CAREER award. She explained what the award means. Her work currently includes introducing high school students to the world of evolutionary biology. Hersch-Green is also developing a series of educational modules for students. 

Hancock’s Downtown Development Authority voted to pass the 2021 budget when they met electronically last night. Acting City Manager Mary Babcock, said the city will have to self administer the MSHDA Grant. Summer Events haven’t been cancelled, but are dependent on if Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive order …

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, takes this very seriously. Public Affairs Officer, Brad Nelson, outlined ways they’re providing top shelf care to veterans, while following CDC guidelines, to slow the spread of COVID-19. Links to contact the Iron …

Tomorrow is election Day in Lake Linden. Bob Poirier, Village Clerk for Lake Linden, explained what’s on the ballot. Most municipalities just moved their May elections to August, hoping COVID-19 restrictions will be loosened by then. However, the election in the Village of Lake Linden, couldn’t wait.  Should the Millage …

Governor Whitmer has extended the executive order, aimed at protecting the vulnerable populations at congregate care facilities. The extended order also requires employees to wear a face covering, while at work. Whitmer said she knows this is a difficult time, but that we must continue our efforts to slow the …

Starting today at the Baraga Correctional Facility, Michigan’s National Guard will assist the Department of Corrections, in testing every prisoner in the facility for COVID-19. The National Guard will then move eastward across the U.P., with the goal of testing one facility per day. Major General Paul Rogers, Director of …

The City of Hancock’s Downtown Development Authority will host a meeting electronically tonight at 6pm. Topics to be discussed include an update on the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Farmer’s Market and the Canal Rock schedule. Tomorrow night, their Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting, also electronically …

UP Health System Portage is now offering drive through COVID-19 testing, at their Express Care locations in Houghton and Calumet, during normal business hours. Much like other area drive through test sites, you can’t just pull up and expect to get tested. You must first call ahead for a telehealth …