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Governor Whitmer has signed an executive order, formally declaring a state of disaster. The order also recognizes an expanded scope of economic, educational and civic dislocation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and arms Governor Whitmer’s administration to fully address the devastation caused by the virus. “Since Michigan announced our first …

The Houghton Portage Township School District is making preparations for students to continue learning while schools remain shut down, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers are working on preparing lesson plans, both online and hard copy, for students without internet access. Superintendent Doreen Kramer has this to say. The district …

This year’s Baraga County Lake Trout Festival has been called off because of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. The 15th annual event was scheduled for June 13th. The cancellation includes the Lake Trout Festival activities on the L’Anse waterfront and the Keweenaw Bay Classic fishing tournament. Organizers said that, even …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has issued a report with the latest testing statistics for the COVID-19 Pandemic. To date, Baraga County has had 16 people tested, with 1 cancelled test,  5 negatives, and 10 waiting on results. Gogebic County has had 40 people tested, with 1 test cancelled, …

Today is Census Day, and it’s not too late to complete your Census form, to make sure you’re counted. The Census takes place every 10 years, to get an accurate count of the US population. The Census also determines federal funding for essential services to communities for the next 10 …

The Michigan Department of Treasury is warning taxpayers and tax preparer’s to be extra vigilant for scams regarding the federal stimulus checks, which should be coming in the next few weeks. With stimulus checks being directly deposited into taxpayer accounts, scammers are taking phishing and phone scams to the next …

The Calumet, Laurium and Keweenaw School District kicked off their distance learning program today, to ensure students continue learning during the shutdown. In an email from the school district to parents,  online resources, books, activity packets and laptops on loan are a few of the things currently offered. With no …

Governor Whitmer has signed an executive order, temporarily restricting non-essential veterinary procedures, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The order goes in effect today, and urges veterinarians and veterinary technicians to practice telemedicine as much as possible, to help slow the spread of the virus. Governor Whitmer said “While there is no …

The Upper Peninsula now has another confirmed case of COVID-19, this new case, in Mackinac County, is an adult, with a history of domestic travel. They are in quarantine, outside of the area. To date, Michigan has just under 6,500 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 184 deaths. In the Upper …

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Upper Peninsula Power Company has issued new guidelines for customers and UPPCO employees. Brett French, Vice president of Business Development and Communications stated “Utility workers are considered essential services and their health is critical to maintaining reliable energy service. We are continuing to provide …