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Governor Whitmer has signed more executive orders, aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. Effective immediately, non-essential medical and dental procedures are being temporarily halted. This order hopes to not only slow the spread of the disease, but also reduce the strain on healthcare workers, who are already overworked, as …

Calumet Electronics is taking the fight to COVID-19. Every year, the 290 employees of Calumet Electronics produce over 500,000 printed circuit boards for the American medical device industry. Now, they’re working around the clock to meet the demands of the healthcare industry, which now includes making parts for ventilators. Vice …

In more efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community has decided to temporarily close non-essential Tribal Governmental offices, along with both of the Ojibwa Casinos in Baraga and Marquette, through April 12th. The decision comes after the community’s Tribal Council met with public health officials …

The fallout from the COVID-19 outbreak continues. Michigan now has over 1,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, which is responsible for 8 deaths. As a result of this, The Keweenaw County Courthouse in Eagle River, is closed to the public. All business will be conducted via email, postal mail, phone or …

NHL The NHL Board of Governors will meet this afternoon via conference call. The league is still hoping to salvage the rest of the 2019-2020 regular season and playoffs. In case it can’t, contingency plans will be discussed regarding league and team finances, staff and player salaries, and the amateur …

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home: Lake Linden: Dorothy Beaudoin, 86, of Lake Linden, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on March 22, 2020.                 She was born on July 10, 1933, in Allouez, a daughter of Reuben and Ina (Soivio) Bammert.  She graduated from Calumet High …

MLB Calumet’s Scott Loukus has been named to the Michigan High School Hockey Coaches’ Association Dream Team. The squad consists of the top six prep hockey players in the state. Loukus notched 27 goals and 27 assists for 54 total points on the season. Loukus is joined at forward by …

More safety measures to be taken due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Starting Monday March 23rd, the Houghton County Courthouse will be closed to the general public, but will remain staffed. Residents who have court business are encouraged to call or email directly, or check the county’s website Houghtoncounty.net, to see …

Due to the Governor’s recent executive order regarding the Open Meetings Act, The Houghton City Council’s meeting scheduled for Wednesday March 25th, will take place electronically. The public will be able to attend electronically, with the ability to comment during the public comment period. The council will update the public …

31 Backpacks Founder Laurel Maki has some good news, in the middle of the COVID-19 outbreak. This past Tuesday,  Maki, along with board members Amy Zawada and Melissa Maki, and area volunteers, were able to assemble care packages for over 200 of the area’s less fortunate students. Maki and her …