Michigan’s Legislature came back to Lansing, some wearing masks and gloves, had their temperatures taken, and voted to extend the state’s emergency declaration through April 30th. Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, wore a t- shirt saying “Everybody vs COVID-19” as he presided over the session. Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey sang …
Read More »CLK Newsletter Updates Parents On COVID-19 Battle And Meal Pick Up
In the newsletter sent to parents, the Calumet Laurium and Keweenaw School District, gave an update on how the district is meeting the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Superintendent Chris Davidson started off by commending staff for their exceptional work, with the transition to distance learning, and promised …
Read More »Great Lakes Water Levels Set March Records
Great Lakes water levels continue to rise. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, has announced that Lakes Michigan, Huron, Erie along with Lake St. Clair, have all reached new monthly mean water levels for March, 2020. All lakes are in their seasonal rise period, and are expected to …
Read More »Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order
Governor Whitmer has signed an executive order, which temporarily suspends licensing and regulation requirements for emergency medical services. The order is already in effect, and will remain in place, until the “State of Emergency” Declaration is lifted. Governor Whitmer stated “Our paramedics are on the front lines every day helping …
Read More »Senator Peters Proposes COVID-19 Heroes Fund
Senator Gary Peters has proposed the “COVID-19 Heroes Fund.” The bill is aimed at providing substantial pay increases to reward, retain and recruit essential workers. The proposal has two parts. The first, is a $25,000 pay increase for essential front line workers. The second part, is centered around a $15,000 …
Read More »Attorney General Comments On U.P. Energy Task Force Report
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has commented on the Upper Peninsula Energy Task Force report on propane availability in the U.P. And has urged planning to prepare for the shutdown of Enbridge Line 5. Nessel’s report included recommendations for alternative means to supply Michigan’s U.P. with propane, should the Enbridge …
Read More »Legion Cancels Baseball Schedule – Wednesday Sports Wrap
Finlandia The Finlandia University men’s soccer team has released its fall schedule. The Lions will play 16 games – just four at home, against Ripon, Northland, Holy Family and Maranatha Baptist. The season will open September 1st at Northland. The team has also added a new recruit. Logan Moore played …
Read More »Houghton Fire Department Can Add To Your Child’s Birthday
Is your child’s birthday coming up, but you can’t go anywhere or do anything to celebrate? Fear not, because the Houghton Fire Department has you covered. Volunteer Fireman Robert McGowan, explained how Houghton’s Fire Department can not only jazz up your child’s birthday, but the neighborhood as well. The number …
Read More »Local Retailers Notice Shift In The Copper Country
Local retailers are noticing a shift in how the Copper Country is dealing with the COVID-19 shutdown, and they like what they’re seeing. Leeann Weeks, store manager at Swift True Value Hardware in Houghton had this to say. Ben Campioni from Pat’s Foods in Calumet, has noticed shoppers are doing …
Read More »Michigan Needs Poll Workers For May Elections
Michigan is in need of poll workers for the upcoming May elections. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is looking for election workers to help out during the COVID-19 pandemic. The election will be held by mail, but workers are needed to process and count ballots. Michigan has a high percentage …
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