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The Calumet, Laurium and Keweenaw School District kicked off their distance learning program today, to ensure students continue learning during the shutdown. In an email from the school district to parents,  online resources, books, activity packets and laptops on loan are a few of the things currently offered. With no …

Governor Whitmer has signed an executive order, temporarily restricting non-essential veterinary procedures, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The order goes in effect today, and urges veterinarians and veterinary technicians to practice telemedicine as much as possible, to help slow the spread of the virus. Governor Whitmer said “While there is no …

The Upper Peninsula now has another confirmed case of COVID-19, this new case, in Mackinac County, is an adult, with a history of domestic travel. They are in quarantine, outside of the area. To date, Michigan has just under 6,500 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 184 deaths. In the Upper …

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Upper Peninsula Power Company has issued new guidelines for customers and UPPCO employees. Brett French, Vice president of Business Development and Communications stated “Utility workers are considered essential services and their health is critical to maintaining reliable energy service. We are continuing to provide …

Governor Whitmer has announced new programs for workers adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the federal CARES Act, the Governor signed an agreement with The U.S. Department of Labor to implement the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Compensation programs to grant benefits to workers who are not qualified to receive …

The Hancock School District would like to remind everyone to get your food orders in by noon today, for pick up tomorrow at Barkell Elementary from 11a-1pm.  Activity packets will also be given out, and completed ones will be collected. Census information will also be handed out at this time. …

NFL The Denver Broncos have finally closed the deal with former Detroit Lions punter Sam Martin. Martin will make $7 million over three seasons. He joins former Graham Glasgow and Jeff Driskel in the Mile High City. The Green Bay Packers are holding on to running back and return specialist Tyler …

A Copper Country resident is asking for your help, to raise funds for masks for healthcare workers in the Keweenaw. According to the GOFUNDME page, Face Masks From The Keweenaw is looking for both help sewing and monetary donations, to get to the goal of 10,000 face masks. Links to …

The Michigan Small Business Relief Program is now accepting Grant Funding Applications. Jeff Radcliffe of the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance briefly outlined what businesses may be eligible for the grants. Applications are being accepted through April 5th. If awarded the grant, which may be up to $10,000, the business could …

Governor Whitmer held a press conference earlier this morning, updating the state on her latest efforts, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The highlights included President Trump approving her request for a disaster declaration,  the state’s new volunteer website, to help battle COVID-19 and increased unemployment benefits. The state has also received …