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Michigan’s COVID-19 pause begins today. New restrictions on activities that bring groups of people into close contact are designed to slow the explosive growth of the coronavirus infection rate in the state.  For the next three weeks…• Masks must continue to be worn in all public situations, indoors and outdoors.• …

Wayne County has finally certified its November election results. A deal struck last night between state Republicans and Democrats ended the stalemate that had threatened to send the fate of Michigan’s presidential electors down an uncharted path. The impasse began when the two Republicans on the Wayne County Board of …

Houghton County authorities are searching for a pickup truck that was reported stolen on Tuesday. The vehicle was taken from the Palosaari Construction sand pit off Old Road in Portage Township. It’s described as a black, single cab 1992 Chevrolet S-10 pickup. It has no registration tag, and the front …

People who don’t live in the Upper Peninsula, who would like to live in the Upper Peninsula, have an opportunity to find local jobs this afternoon. The MTEC SmartZone and the Innovate Marquette SmartZone are hosting their annual Return North Career Fair online. There is no charge for job-seekers to …

The City of Hancock is holding a Holiday Home Decorating Contest. Homes within the city will be judged on overall decorations, theme and creativity. There will be cash prizes for the top three entries. Decorated homes must be registered at city hall by December 4th. Judging will take place December …

The Copper Country Angel Mission is issuing a plea for winter clothing. They especially need children’s winter jackets, snow pants, boots, hats, mittens and gloves. Gently used winter clothing in all children and adult sizes can be dropped off Wednesdays through Saturdays between 11:00 and 2:00. Monetary donations can be …

Some Canadian officials are unhappy with Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s order to shut down the Enbridge Line 5 pipeline. Ontario Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines Greg Rickford said the shutdown will put more than 4,900 jobs at risk, while putting Ontario and Michigan’s daily energy supply in jeopardy. …

The COVID-19 numbers in our region continue to climb. Yesterday’s update from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department includes 142 more confirmed positives, 51 more probables, and four more deaths, since the previous update was posted late Thursday. 66 of the confirmed positives are in Houghton County. Baraga County had …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has a new medical director. Dr. Robert Lorinser practiced family medicine in Marquette from 1989 to 2011, then spent five tours at locations around the world as a Regional Medical Officer with the United States Foreign Service. He is already serving as the medical …

Hancock Middle School has a new principal. Jesse Kentala has spent 15 years as an English teacher and guidance counselor at the Dollar Bay-Tamarack City area schools. He coached the Blue Bolts basketball team for 14 seasons. The Hancock Board of Education approved his hiring at its meeting last night. …