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Governor Whitmer will hold a press conference this afternoon at 3pm. She is expected to extend her “Stay Home Stay Safe” order through the remainder of April. Updates on cases and deaths due to COVID-19, and how the state is handling everything are also expected. Chief Health Officer Joneigh Khaldun …

With Good Friday tomorrow, and Easter Sunday after that, Keweenaw Report checked in with a couple of local churches, to see how they plan to celebrate, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pastor Jared Howard from Faith Lutheran in Calumet had this to say. Father Ben from St. Albert the Great explained …

Governor Whitmer has signed an executive order, which reduces chances for person to person contact, by utilizing electronic signatures, notarizations and remote visitations. The order runs through May 6th, 2020. Upon signing the order, Governor Whitmer had this to say “It is important that Michiganders take every precaution to avoid …

Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced the Upper Great Lakes Family Health Center has received over $907,000 in funding to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding came from the Department of Health and Human Services, along with the CARES Act, which was signed into law last month. The …

Students from the Lake Linden-Hubbell School District can get their locker items back on Friday, April 10th. If your student is in grades 7-12, you can pick your stuff up from 8am-1pm at the high school. Seniors can pick up at the side entrance of the church parking lot. Juniors …

High School Michigan’s “Mr. Hockey” is Brady Rappuhn, from Saginaw Heritage High School. Rappuhn amassed 89 points in 28 games this past season. He led his team to the state semifinals, before the tournament was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rappuhn was one of six players named to the Michigan …

Houghton attorney Nicholas J. Daavettila has been appointed to serve as judge in the 97th District Court. Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s office announced the assignment on Tuesday. Daavettila Daavettila is a private practice attorney whose practice includes criminal law, child protective, family law, and probate estate cases. He is also the …

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 …

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 …

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 …