Aspirus is beginning to expand care services throughout their network, including procedures and specialty care, which was postponed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The health system and it’s doctors are working hard to increase the number of appointments and procedures, in a safe, controlled manner, using CDC Guidelines. Matthew Heywood, …
Read More »UP Health System Portage Begins Testing For COVID-19
UP Health System Portage has announced it will begin in-house testing for COVID-19. This comes in a time where increased testing capacity is vital to ensure the safety of our residents. Since the outbreak of the virus, lack of testing, and long wait times for results, were among the biggest …
Read More »Local School Districts Give Updates
Local businesses aren’t the only ones getting things done during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Arvon Township School District gave an update on their distance learning program. Business Manager Melissa Newland explained it like this. Tim Keteri, Superintendent for the Adams Township School District, said their kitchen staff is preparing close …
Read More »Local Businesses Serve the Keweenaw Despite COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic goes on, local businesses, despite losing revenue, and working reduced hours, are still serving the Keweenaw, as best they can. Trisha Nahri, co-owner of Roy’s Pasties in Houghton, had this to say. Jason Biddinger, manager of 41 Lumber in Laurium, said this. Both businesses want you …
Read More »Representative Markkanen Comments On Revised Executive Order
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 …
Read More »Finlandia Baccalaureate and Graduation Go Virtual
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 …
Read More »Hancock School District Updates Parents and Students
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 …
Read More »Michigan Legislature Votes To Repeal Emergency Powers
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 …
Read More »COVID-19 Claims Another Summer Festival
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 …
Read More »Houghton Police Department Identifies Suspect In High School Break In
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 …
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