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New COVID-19 Cases Reported

The increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in the western Upper Peninsula continues, with the focus still on Wisconsin border communities. Since Monday, Gogebic County has added seven new cases, to bring its total to 122. Three more confirmed cases in Ontonagon County have increased its total to 17. Houghton County …

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Flying Eagle Downs Flying EGLE

The State of Michigan is down one drone, following an eagle attack recently. Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy officials say the drone was being used to survey erosion damage along the Lake Michigan shoreline near Escanaba when it was set upon by a bald eagle. The eagle needed …

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Brewers Fall to Cubs – Friday Sports Wrap

MLB The Milwaukee Brewers fell behind early, and lost 4-2 to the Chicago Cubs last night. Chicago starter Yu Darvish carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning. Justin Smoak broke it up with a solo home run. The Brewers face the Cubs in Chicago again tonight. Brandon Woodruff will start …

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Aspirus Keweenaw Adds OB/GYN Doctor

As received from Aspirus Keweenaw: Aspirus proudly welcomes obstetrics/gynecologist Solomon Agbroko, MD to its women’s health team. He joins James Feeley, MD; Christiann Rosemurgy, CNM, WHNP-BC; and Cindy Beale, CNM, APNP in providing the highest levels of care for patients close to home. He is now welcoming patients at Aspirus …

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Portage Health Foundation Supports Farm Markets

The Portage Health Foundation has donated more than $3,500 to local farmers markets, in a targeted mini grant to help them stay safe and stay open. “We are committed to supporting local food access and proud of our area farmers markets for maintaining these critical food access points throughout the …

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Portage Township Debates Marijuana Policy

Portage Township has taken another tentative step toward creating an ordinance that would allow recreational marijuana commerce within its borders. At a lengthy meeting Monday, trustees couldn’t agree on whether to limit the number of marijuana businesses. Bill Fink explained that setting limits can cause problems…. “As soon as we …

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