Governor Whitmer has announced new programs for workers adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the federal CARES Act, the Governor signed an agreement with The U.S. Department of Labor to implement the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Compensation programs to grant benefits to workers who are not qualified to receive …

The Hancock School District would like to remind everyone to get your food orders in by noon today, for pick up tomorrow at Barkell Elementary from 11a-1pm.  Activity packets will also be given out, and completed ones will be collected. Census information will also be handed out at this time. …

A Copper Country resident is asking for your help, to raise funds for masks for healthcare workers in the Keweenaw. According to the GOFUNDME page, Face Masks From The Keweenaw is looking for both help sewing and monetary donations, to get to the goal of 10,000 face masks. Links to …

The Michigan Small Business Relief Program is now accepting Grant Funding Applications. Jeff Radcliffe of the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance briefly outlined what businesses may be eligible for the grants. Applications are being accepted through April 5th. If awarded the grant, which may be up to $10,000, the business could …

Governor Whitmer held a press conference earlier this morning, updating the state on her latest efforts, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The highlights included President Trump approving her request for a disaster declaration,  the state’s new volunteer website, to help battle COVID-19 and increased unemployment benefits. The state has also received …

In the ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Whitmer, along with Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services, launched a new volunteer website, which allows trained medical professionals to register to serve fellow Michiganders by assisting hospitals in battling COVID-19. Residents can also use the site to find …

Governor Whitmer has signed an executive order, relaxing scope of practice laws, giving hospitals and other healthcare facilities flexibility to successfully deploy qualified physician assistants, nurses and other healthcare providers to combat COVID-19. The order also reinforces an existing law, which protects hospitals and healthcare workers from liability for taking …

The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain wants Upper Peninsula Veterans to know they’re available to help you get through the COVID-19 pandemic. James Rice Medical Center Director said “Due to COVID-19 precautionary measures and out of concern for our veterans, we are honoring current social isolation …

Tonight is the online presentation for the Calumet Theater’s 120th Anniversary Season Schedule. The 20 minute presentation begins at 7:30pm on their Facebook page and will be available on their website, later tonight. The presentation was originally scheduled for last Friday, and included a concert by Erik Koskinen, but was …

The 2020 Census is coming up next week, and it is imperative Copper Country residents make sure they are counted. Glen Anderson, Chairman of Houghton County’s Complete Count Committee, stated that currently, Houghton County has a 22% completion rate for the Census, which is below both the state and federal …