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Dennis Hext, manager of Houghton County’s Memorial Airport in Calumet, checked in and gave an update on the funding for Michigan airports, secured earlier in the week by legislators through the CARES Act. He also explained how the money will be used. 

Kate Beer from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department checked in, and explained that even if a positive case has recovered, that may not yet be the end of it. She also added test results are starting to come back in less time, which is helpful when compiling data. To …

The Keweenaw Community Foundation is offering several scholarships and grants to area students. Executive Director Erin Minne said “More than 25 years ago, the Keweenaw Community Foundation was founded by some generous and wise community minded leaders to help enhance the quality of life in Houghton and Keweenaw Counties.” The …

Governor Whitmer also signed an executive order yesterday, establishing procedures to protect staff and residents in Michigan’s long term care facilities. She had this to say regarding increased risk to exposure for long term care facility workers. This order calls for regional hubs, which will provide higher levels of care, …

Governor Whitmer held a press conference yesterday afternoon, to update Michiganders on the battle against COVID-19, while thousands were protesting outside for “Operation Gridlock.” She thanked residents for adhering to her “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order. She also pointed out her order is working. She had this to say …

Hancock City Council held their monthly meeting last night, electronically, in accordance with Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order. Portage Lake Construction will receive the contract for the FEMA PW 139 road repairs. A rural development grant application for a new police vehicle was approved, as was a …

NFL The Detroit Lions have released three players, in advance of next week’s draft. They include linebacker Steve Longa, who played in 28 games over the past four seasons. Tight end Paul Butler and wide receiver Jonathan Duhart had signed futures contracts with the team. The NFL draft is scheduled …

There will be no Bridgefest Celebration in Houghton and Hancock in 2020. Citing the risks from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bridgefest committee and the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce announced today that the annual festival will not be held. The 33rd annual event was scheduled for June 18 through 21. Chamber …

Michigan’s Department of Transportation, with statistics provided by the Michigan State Police, released the latest update on Michigan roads. During the second week of April, six motorists died on Michigan roadways, for a total of 185 for the year. Fifty motorists were also seriously injured, bringing the year to date …

Seventh through Twelfth graders in the Hancock School District can pick up belongings left in lockers, before the schools were shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Students can pick up tomorrow from 3p-5pm and Friday, from 10am until noon. You can enter through the exterior doors of the main …