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There is a local, volunteer effort to make reusable face masks, to help healthcare workers and those most susceptible to COVID-19. Face Masks from the Keweenaw currently has over 500 members, and is looking to recruit more. Their goal is to produce 10,000 reusable face masks, and to date, they …

Michigan’s confirmed cases of COVID-19, along with deaths from the virus, sadly continue to rise. As of yesterday afternoon, Michigan now has close to 10,800 confirmed cases, along with 417 deaths. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula now has 17 confirmed cases, with 2 deaths. One death occurred in Gogebic County, on March …

Houghton Community Broadcasting has teamed up with the Copper Country ISD, to help students get through the COVID-19 pandemic. CCISD Supporting Kids through Radio was started by mental health professionals from the CCISD, led by Houghton Elementary School Counselor, Micah Stepich. Stepich, went back in time, to get the inspiration …

If you’re struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Action Agency wants you to know they’ll do what they can to help. Director Jean Laberge stated residents are invited to call the agency, 9a-4pm Monday through Friday, to ask about what they can offer help with. Their core programs including …

Governor Whitmer held a press conference earlier today, to update Michiganders on the latest in the COVID-19 battle. She began by saying the state has received 400 ventilators from the Strategic National Stockpile, and that per President Trump, more are on the way. Detroit will be one of the first …

“Where service to the elderly begins by being a friend.” That’s the motto of Little Brothers- Friends of the Elderly, and in a press release sent to Keweenaw Report, they are asking Copper Country residents to remember the most vulnerable members of the community, the elderly, during the COVID-19 shutdown. …

Finlandia University’s College of Health Sciences jumped into the fight against COVID-19 by donating supplies meant for class instruction, to Gardenview Assisted Living and Memory in Calumet. Donated items included 1400 pairs of gloves, 170 masks along with caps, gowns and hand sanitizer, to help protect residents and staff. Executive …

Chassell resident and Michigan State Trooper Steve Laux, has filed necessary paperwork to run for Houghton County Sheriff in the August election. Laux is retiring from the State Police after 25 years on the force next month, and would like to take over as Houghton County’s top law enforcement officer. …

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 …