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More suspensions due to the COVID-19 outbreak. “UP Health System Portage has has expanded visitor restrictions. All routine visiting is suspended until further notice.”

Gogebic Community College has also taken action in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. After consulting with the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, State of Michigan and the CDC, all classes for Monday, March 16th and Tuesday, March 17th have been cancelled. College offices will remain open, and classes will resume …

Michigan now has ten more confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the state’s total cases to 12. In response to the latest developments, Governor Whitmer has announced the closure of all K-12 schools in Michigan, beginning Monday, March 16th, through Sunday, April 5th. Schools are set to reopen on Monday, April …

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is advising consumers that due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, some businesses may take to price gouging. This practice is illegal, and Nessel is asking consumers to report suspected instances, to her office for review. Businesses selling face masks, gloves and hand sanitizers at exceptionally high …

Finlandia University has taken measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. Starting today, the university has begun closing Finlandia Hall. Students are being asked to be off campus by 5pm Tuesday, the 17th. Visitation from Guests is also suspended. Face-to-face classes, as well as labs and clinicals are also cancelled. …

Here is the latest update from the Michigan High School Athletic Association, in regards to games this weekend. Attendance for all remaining high school basketball games, including tonight’s Girl’s Regional final between L’Anse and Baraga, will be limited to parents, guardians and essential personnel. Further announcements will be made on …

The Coronavirus situation, sadly is gaining momentum. To date, confirmed cases in the U.S. have topped 1,200 with 37 deaths. Michigan, has two known cases. Michigan Tech, along with other schools throughout the country, are switching to online coursework, once students return from Spring Break. President Trump has suspended travel …

The U.P. Energy Task Force will be meeting this Friday to review the final technical report and will also discuss a draft of the panel’s recommendations for propane availability in the U.P.  The public is encouraged to come and comment on the report. Those who wish to give feedback, but …

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners met last night, where the proposed 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County Resolution was the main topic. Before public comments and the vote, a moment of silence was recognized for the recently deceased Anton Pintar and Ken Rowe. Kate Beer from the Western Upper Peninsula Health …

Houghton City Council postpones vote on Marijuana ordinances. Faced with an absence of three of the seven members, the Houghton City Council held its public hearings, but took no action on three proposed Marijuana ordinances.  The ordinances, if approved, would set up the rules and regulations for the establishment of …