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Today is Census Day, and it’s not too late to complete your Census form, to make sure you’re counted. The Census takes place every 10 years, to get an accurate count of the US population. The Census also determines federal funding for essential services to communities for the next 10 …

NFL The NFL is expanding the playoffs. Beginning this season, seven teams from each conference will qualify for the postseason, instead of six. The top team from each conference will receive a bye. Wild Card weekend will include three games from each conference, instead of the current two. NCAA The National …

The Michigan Department of Treasury is warning taxpayers and tax preparer’s to be extra vigilant for scams regarding the federal stimulus checks, which should be coming in the next few weeks. With stimulus checks being directly deposited into taxpayer accounts, scammers are taking phishing and phone scams to the next …

The Calumet, Laurium and Keweenaw School District kicked off their distance learning program today, to ensure students continue learning during the shutdown. In an email from the school district to parents,  online resources, books, activity packets and laptops on loan are a few of the things currently offered. With no …

Governor Whitmer has signed an executive order, temporarily restricting non-essential veterinary procedures, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The order goes in effect today, and urges veterinarians and veterinary technicians to practice telemedicine as much as possible, to help slow the spread of the virus. Governor Whitmer said “While there is no …

The Upper Peninsula now has another confirmed case of COVID-19, this new case, in Mackinac County, is an adult, with a history of domestic travel. They are in quarantine, outside of the area. To date, Michigan has just under 6,500 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 184 deaths. In the Upper …

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Upper Peninsula Power Company has issued new guidelines for customers and UPPCO employees. Brett French, Vice president of Business Development and Communications stated “Utility workers are considered essential services and their health is critical to maintaining reliable energy service. We are continuing to provide …

Governor Whitmer has announced new programs for workers adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the federal CARES Act, the Governor signed an agreement with The U.S. Department of Labor to implement the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance and Compensation programs to grant benefits to workers who are not qualified to receive …

The Hancock School District would like to remind everyone to get your food orders in by noon today, for pick up tomorrow at Barkell Elementary from 11a-1pm.  Activity packets will also be given out, and completed ones will be collected. Census information will also be handed out at this time. …

NFL The Denver Broncos have finally closed the deal with former Detroit Lions punter Sam Martin. Martin will make $7 million over three seasons. He joins former Graham Glasgow and Jeff Driskel in the Mile High City. The Green Bay Packers are holding on to running back and return specialist Tyler …