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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, …

Governor Whitmer has been busy extending previous executive orders. Yesterday, she extended her order, which limits places of public accommodation, meaning establishments such as theaters, gyms and barbershops, remain closed, while restaurants can continue serving take out and drive through, and delivery orders. Establishments such as grocery stores and pharmacies …

It’s been one month since the 2020 Census Day. Houghton County has improved, with close to 61% of residents  responding. The Village of Calumet remains low with 43%. Lake Linden remains the leader with 65% reporting. If you have a post office box, your house will have to be canvassed, …

NASCAR NASCAR plans to resume its season May 17th. The first official event since March 8th will be held at Darlington Raceway. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has signed off on the event, even though he recently extended the state’s stay-at-home order through May 12th. There will be no fans …