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Governor Whitmer has extended the executive order, aimed at protecting the vulnerable populations at congregate care facilities. The extended order also requires employees to wear a face covering, while at work. Whitmer said she knows this is a difficult time, but that we must continue our efforts to slow the …

Starting today at the Baraga Correctional Facility, Michigan’s National Guard will assist the Department of Corrections, in testing every prisoner in the facility for COVID-19. The National Guard will then move eastward across the U.P., with the goal of testing one facility per day. Major General Paul Rogers, Director of …

The City of Hancock’s Downtown Development Authority will host a meeting electronically tonight at 6pm. Topics to be discussed include an update on the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Farmer’s Market and the Canal Rock schedule. Tomorrow night, their Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a special meeting, also electronically …

UP Health System Portage is now offering drive through COVID-19 testing, at their Express Care locations in Houghton and Calumet, during normal business hours. Much like other area drive through test sites, you can’t just pull up and expect to get tested. You must first call ahead for a telehealth …

This past Friday afternoon, the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, issued a press release, outlining the steps for contact tracing. This happens when a person may have been in contact, with a person who has an infectious disease. Contact Tracing is used to help contain an outbreak. While we battle …

MTU Michigan Tech Recreation has canceled all of its 2020 summer sports camps and tournaments because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision followed the announcement late last week by university president Rick Koubek that all face-to-face instruction on campus would be suspended for the summer. Those who have registered for …

Governor Whitmer held a press conference earlier this afternoon, to once again update the state, on where we stand in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. She thanked law enforcement for keeping order during the protests yesterday. Some restrictions to the “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order, have also been …

UP Health System Portage has earned an “A” Rating during the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This is the 4th consecutive “A” Rating for UP Health System Portage. The rating recognizes the organizations commitment to providing safer care to patients. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization, …

In an email sent to parents, Hancock School District Superintendent Steve Patchin outlined an extension of the district’s meal program and plans for a graduation ceremony for this year’s seniors. Patchin couldn’t go into detail, but said this, regarding the graduation ceremony. Applications for the free and reduced cost lunch …

In an email sent to Keweenaw Report, the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce has a survey they would like members of the business community to fill out. Invest UP, Upper Peninsula Michigan Works and the economic development community, are conducting the survey, aimed at measuring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, …