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From the State of Michigan: After a recent surge in COVID-19 cases in the Upper Peninsula, or MERC Region 8, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-192 moving the region back to phase 4 of the MI Safe Start Plan. The executive order will go into effect Friday, October 9 at 12:01am, although given the surge in …

The Finlandia University football team will join the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) as an associate football member beginning with the 2021 season. The move was approved by the UMAC Council of Presidents and Chancellors. “We are excited to have Finlandia University join the UMAC as an associate football member …

State employees now have the option of taking up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, following the birth or adoption of a child. The new policy took effect when the new fiscal year began yesterday. Governor Gretchen Whitmer said the birth or adoption of a child requires time and …

Governor Gretchen Whitmer is wishing President Donald Trump and his wife Melania a speedy recovery, following their COVID-19 diagnoses. In a statement released this morning, Whitmer noted that the virus doesn’t care if you’re rich or poor, a Republican or a Democrat, young or old. She added that she hopes …

As received from Aspirus: Aspirus is re-instating tighter visitor restrictions at its locations across Upper Michigan and Wisconsin to minimize the spread of respiratory infections like COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. Aspirus’ temporary visitor restrictions, which will be fully implemented before the weekend, apply to both inpatient and outpatient settings to protect …

With COVID-19 cases increasing rapidly in the Copper Country, free testing will be offered Saturday, October 2nd. Anyone who wants a test can get one between 9:00 and 2:00 at the Gates Tennis Center at Michigan Tech. No appointment, prescription or doctor’s order will be needed. Participants are encouraged to …

COVID-19 numbers in the Copper Country keep climbing. The Western U.P. Health Department reported 93 more positive cases and three more deaths across its five-county service area in the past week. 76 of those positives, and two deaths, were in Houghton County. The third death was in Baraga County, which …

At its special budget meeting earlier this week, the Houghton County Board of Commissioners encouraged residents to do their part to help control the pandemic. The board’s resolution noted that prevention methods such as mask wearing, social distancing and handwashing are simple, cheap, and effective. It acknowledges that most residents …

High School In high school football tonight, L’Anse plays at Negaunee. Other local games have been canceled as we complete the first week of the suspension of face-to-face activities at Houghton County schools. In volleyball, Ewen-Trout Creek entertains Bessemer. MLB In the National League Baseball playoffs yesterday… • The Brewers …

Archery deer hunting season opens today across the state. Bow hunters in most of the eastern and central Upper Peninsula will be allowed to shoot antlerless deer this year. That area includes the Huron Mountains in northeastern Baraga County, and the southern portion of Iron County. Antlerless deer remain off …