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Michigan Sees Spike In COVID-19 Cases

Cases of COVID-19 have risen in Michigan in the last 24 hours. The state now has 334 confirmed cases, along with 3 deaths.  The deaths include an 81 year old woman from the Detroit area, another Detroit area man in his 50’s and an Oakland County woman, also in her …

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County Courthouses Add More Safety Measures

Due to a huge spike in COVID-19 cases in Michigan, the County Courthouses for Baraga, Houghton and Keweenaw Counties, have implemented more temporary safety measures, aimed at slowing the spread of the disease. Effective immediately, the Baraga County Courthouse in L’Anse, Houghton County Courthouse in Houghton and the Keweenaw County …

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Lions Trade Slay – Friday Sports Wrap

NFL The Detroit Lions have traded cornerback Darius Slay to the Philadelphia Eagles. In exchange, the Lions will get Philly’s third and fifth-round picks in the upcoming NFL draft. In seven seasons in Detroit, Slay was named to three Pro Bowls. But, at age 29, the Lions were reluctant to …

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Mackinac Bridge Temporarily Suspends Cash Tolls

Starting this Saturday, March 21st, the Mackinac Bridge will not be accepting cash, to cross over. This another safety measure put forth by Governor Whitmer and Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services, to slow the spread of COVID-19. Until further notice, drivers will have to pay their toll with …

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Mercy EMS Welcomes New Executive Director

Mercy EMS has a new Executive Director. Calumet native Patrick Boberg, has taken over for Gerry Primeau, who retired last year. The Board of Directors thanked Mr. Primeau and wished him the best in the future. Patrick graduated from the Marquette General School of EMT’s in 2008 and has served …

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Western Upper Peninsula Health Department Continues Fight Against COVID-19

Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has taken steps to divert staff to dealing with COVID-19 response activities and limiting general traffic, within its facilities. Effective immediately, non-essential services have been limited, and clinic services will be by appointment only. Home visits are also temporarily suspended. A link to environmental …

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Governer Whitmer Extends Tax Deadline

Governor Whitmer has signed an executive order, which extends the deadline for Michigan residents to pay back taxes and stop foreclosure of their property during the COVID-19 pandemic. The executive order is already in effect, and moves the tax foreclosure deadline from March 31st to May 29th, or 30 days …

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Michigan Suffers First Death From COVID-19

Michigan now has 110 cases of COVID-19, along with their first death from the virus. A Wayne County man in his 50’s, who had ongoing health concerns, was Michigan’s first death. Governor Whitmer offered condolences to the victims’ family. Governor Whitmer also said the decisions that have been made recently, …

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