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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 …

In the ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Whitmer, along with Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services, launched a new volunteer website, which allows trained medical professionals to register to serve fellow Michiganders by assisting hospitals in battling COVID-19. Residents can also use the site to find …

Governor Whitmer has signed an executive order, relaxing scope of practice laws, giving hospitals and other healthcare facilities flexibility to successfully deploy qualified physician assistants, nurses and other healthcare providers to combat COVID-19. The order also reinforces an existing law, which protects hospitals and healthcare workers from liability for taking …

Finlandia The Finlandia University men’s soccer team has added a new recruit. Vincent Mbo is a former offensive player of the year at Harker Heights High School in Texas. NFL The Detroit Lions agreed to terms with former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Geronimo Allison. Allison caught 34 passes for …

From the Western U.P. Health Department, late Sunday afternoon : The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) received notification today of the first COVID-19 positive case in Houghton County. The Health Department continues to investigate the case to determine exposure risk to recent contacts. “At this time, I advise the …

MLB Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Blaine Hardy will miss the upcoming season after undergoing Tommy John ligament replacement surgery. Hardy spent six seasons with Detroit. He was hindered by injuries last year, and was released in October. He had been trying to catch on with the Minnesota Twins. Baseball team owners …

As received from Joe Brogan: Joe Brogan of L’Anse filed paperwork and announced his candidacy for Baraga County Sheriff Friday. The Baraga County native holds a criminal justice degree from Northern Michigan University and graduated from the NMU Regional Police Academy. Brogan currently serves as Chief Deputy for Baraga County …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has issued the following information regarding places visited by a person who tested positive for COVID-19 exposure: The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) has identified sites that were visited by an individual who tested positive for COVID-19. Local residents visiting these sites may …

The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain wants Upper Peninsula Veterans to know they’re available to help you get through the COVID-19 pandemic. James Rice Medical Center Director said “Due to COVID-19 precautionary measures and out of concern for our veterans, we are honoring current social isolation …

Tonight is the online presentation for the Calumet Theater’s 120th Anniversary Season Schedule. The 20 minute presentation begins at 7:30pm on their Facebook page and will be available on their website, later tonight. The presentation was originally scheduled for last Friday, and included a concert by Erik Koskinen, but was …