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Secretary Of State Branches Are Closed

As part of Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order, all 131 of Michigan’s Secretary of State branches are closed. Renewals by mail will not be offered, while the branches are closed. Some services will still be available online, although delays in processing are likely. Late fees which occur …

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May Elections To Take Place By Mail

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has announced absent voter ballots will be mailed out to all Michigan voters, for the May 5th election, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Benson stated “Our country has a long history of carrying out elections in times of crisis, and we …

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The City Of Hancock Adds Precautionary Measures

The City of Hancock has taken more precautions designed to slow the spread of COVID-19. Effective immediately, all non-essential board and committee meetings are cancelled until further notice, while city council meetings will be held remotely. The garbage pickup schedule remains the same. You can pick up city garbage bags …

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Calumet Village Holds Monthly Meeting Online

The Calumet Village Council holds their monthly meeting tonight. In accordance with Governor Whitmer’s recent  executive order, allowing local governments to hold meetings virtually through April 15th, the meeting will be held online, beginning at 5:30pm. The virtual meetings are designed to keep people home, in hopes of slowing the …

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Day One Of “Stay Home Stay Safe”

Day one of Governor Whitmer’s latest Executive Order “Stay Home Stay Safe.” The latest executive order was issued yesterday, and went into effect just after midnight. Michigan residents are advised to stay home, unless absolutely necessary. Brief trips for essentials are allowed. Healthcare facilities are still open, along with law …

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Michigan Shuts Down

Michigan has become the latest state to adopt a “shelter in place” order because of the growing threat from the COVID-19 pandemic. Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued the order at an 11:00 news conference this morning. It will take effect tomorrow morning – Tuesday – at 12:01 am. It is expected …

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Governor Whitmer Issues More Closings

Governor Whitmer also signed an executive order, temporarily closing spas, tattoo and body piercing shops, hair and nail salons and tanning booths, at least through April 13th. This follows state closures of bars and restaurants, movie theaters and churches. Governor Whitmer had this to say, regarding the closings “COVID-19 has …

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