Governor Whitmer held a press conference earlier today regarding where the state stands in it’s ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, Michigan is losing the fight. Michigan ranks 5th in the US, with just under 2,300 cases with 43 deaths. Governor Whitmer also sent a letter to President …
Read More »Michigan Roads Are Safer
Michigan State Police are reporting Michigan roads are safer in 2020. Since March 10th, 17 people have died on Michigan Roads, for 161 deaths this year. 146 Motorists were also seriously injured, giving the state 785 seriously injured motorists. This might sound bad, but is a big improvement from this …
Read More »Attorney General Nessell Warns Online Retailers
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined Attorneys General from several other states, in warning Online Marketplaces such as Amazon, Facebook, eBay, Craigslist and Walmart that they aren’t exempt from price gouging. In the press release, Nessell urged online retailers to remain vigilant in monitoring their sites for instances of …
Read More »Keweenaw Chamber Of Commerce Is Here To Help Small Businesses
The Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce wants area small businesses to know help is available. Congress recently passed legislation authorizing the Small Business Administration to offer Economic Injury Disaster Loans, to businesses who have lost revenue, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No fee loans are available for businesses struggling to pay …
Read More »Executive Order Allows Pharmacists To Fill Emergency Prescriptions
Governor Whitmer has signed another executive order. This order allows pharmacists to dispense emergency refills for up to 60 days worth of medication, and requires insurers to cover the cost during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The order also allows pharmacists to dispense treatments for COVID-19 per government allowed protocols. This …
Read More »Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order
Governor Whitmer has signed an executive order which temporarily allows the Michigan Employment Relations Commission, Unemployment Insurance Agency and other administrative hearings to be held by video conference or by phone, as opposed to in person hearings. The order also allows for e signatures in place of written signatures. Governor …
Read More »Senator Peters Helps Pass COVID-19 Package
Michigan Senator Gary Peters helped pass the third COVID-19 package, which will expand unemployment benefits, support small businesses, and hospitals and health care professionals. The bill includes Peters’ Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Act, which will create an unemployment compensation program to help those unable to work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
Read More »Local Libraries Offer Online Content
The Portage Lake District Library and Hancock Public School Library want you to know that despite the fact they are closed, they still offer many online programs. You can check out the Portage Lake District Library Facebook Page and Tumblebook Library for e-books, quizzes and educational games. No library card …
Read More »Houghton City Council Holds First Ever Electronic Meeting
The Houghton City Council held their monthly meeting last night, for the first time, it was held electronically. This was due to numerous state and federal declarations aimed at keeping people home, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Public comments brought both support and opposition to the marijuana ordinances. City Manager Eric …
Read More »MTU Soccer Announces Schedule – Thursday Sports Wrap
MTU The Michigan Tech soccer team has announced its fall schedule. The Huskies will open the season September 3rd at home against Minnesota-Duluth. They will also play non-conference games against Saint Cloud State, Minnesota State-Moorhead and Bemidji State. There will be two rivalry games against Northern Michigan – a non-conference …
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