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Representative Greg Markkanaen  is pleased  Governor Whitmer has listened to legislators who suggested she allow certain workers to return to their jobs, along with loosening restrictions on some goods and services, outdoor activities and the freedom to travel between residences. Whitmer did this during her press conference, this past Friday …

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Baccalaureate and Commencement ceremonies, for Finlandia University, will take place virtually. Vice President of Academic Affairs Fredi de Yampert said “This is a particularly unique day for the Class of 2020, and we invite the Finlandia community to share in the celebration.”  On May …

In an email sent to families of students in the Hancock School District, Superintendent Steve Patchin, had a few updates. He started off by stating the Michigan Department of Education will be applying for close to $390 million from the Federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund, made possible …

  In response to the extension of Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order, Michigan’s Senate held a special session Friday afternoon, and passed a bill to repeal the 1945  Emergency Powers of the Governor Act, which Whitmer has used as her basis to act unilaterally, during the COVID-19 …

You can add this year’s 16th Annual Porcupine Mountains Music festival, to the list of Keweenaw Summer festivals cancelled due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement on their Facebook page, the festival committee stated they asked all the questions, imagined all scenarios and concluded this year’s festival …

The Houghton Police Department has reported that due to help from the public, they have identified the individual who was caught on camera breaking into Houghton High School on April 17th. Police Chief John Donnally had this to say. The suspect’s identity cannot be released, until they are arraigned in …

As expected, Governor Whitmer has extended the “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive order, through May 15th. In a press conference this morning, she explained why. Michigan’s Senate, is prepared to vote on repealing 1945’s Emergency Powers of Governor Act, which Whitmer has used as justification for acting unilaterally. Should the …

Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the state has received it’s annual $278 Million payment, from a settled lawsuit from 1998 with major tobacco companies, after dozens of states sued them for decades of deceitful advertising and marketing. Nessel sent a letter to the legislature and Governor Whitmer letting them …

The Michigan Public Service Commission has voted unanimously to move forward with clarifying a legal issue which could decide which regulatory body could move the controversial Line 5 tunnel project along. MPSC chair, Sally Talberg said that she has never seen such a high number of public comments during a …

 If you plan on travelling to Marquette, be advised the US41/M28 Marquette Township project restarts Monday. The project originally started in April of last year, but was suspended for the Winter last November. Roundabouts, Michigan Lefts and a tunnel underneath the highway are all part of the project. Traffic will …