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Finlandia University’s College of Health Sciences jumped into the fight against COVID-19 by donating supplies meant for class instruction, to Gardenview Assisted Living and Memory in Calumet. Donated items included 1400 pairs of gloves, 170 masks along with caps, gowns and hand sanitizer, to help protect residents and staff. Executive …

Chassell resident and Michigan State Trooper Steve Laux, has filed necessary paperwork to run for Houghton County Sheriff in the August election. Laux is retiring from the State Police after 25 years on the force next month, and would like to take over as Houghton County’s top law enforcement officer. …

Governor Whitmer has signed an executive order, formally declaring a state of disaster. The order also recognizes an expanded scope of economic, educational and civic dislocation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and arms Governor Whitmer’s administration to fully address the devastation caused by the virus. “Since Michigan announced our first …

MTU The Michigan Tech Nordic ski team has announced its annual awards. Sarah Goble and Reid Goble received the Most Outstanding Skier Awards. Tom Monahan Smith and his staff were also named the Central Region Coaching Staff of the Year on the women’s side. Finlandia The Finlandia University softball team …

The Houghton Portage Township School District is making preparations for students to continue learning while schools remain shut down, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Teachers are working on preparing lesson plans, both online and hard copy, for students without internet access. Superintendent Doreen Kramer has this to say. The district …

This year’s Baraga County Lake Trout Festival has been called off because of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. The 15th annual event was scheduled for June 13th. The cancellation includes the Lake Trout Festival activities on the L’Anse waterfront and the Keweenaw Bay Classic fishing tournament. Organizers said that, even …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has issued a report with the latest testing statistics for the COVID-19 Pandemic. To date, Baraga County has had 16 people tested, with 1 cancelled test,  5 negatives, and 10 waiting on results. Gogebic County has had 40 people tested, with 1 test cancelled, …

Today is Census Day, and it’s not too late to complete your Census form, to make sure you’re counted. The Census takes place every 10 years, to get an accurate count of the US population. The Census also determines federal funding for essential services to communities for the next 10 …

NFL The NFL is expanding the playoffs. Beginning this season, seven teams from each conference will qualify for the postseason, instead of six. The top team from each conference will receive a bye. Wild Card weekend will include three games from each conference, instead of the current two. NCAA The National …

The Michigan Department of Treasury is warning taxpayers and tax preparer’s to be extra vigilant for scams regarding the federal stimulus checks, which should be coming in the next few weeks. With stimulus checks being directly deposited into taxpayer accounts, scammers are taking phishing and phone scams to the next …