The COVID-10 infection rate in Michigan continues to soar. The seven-day rolling average of new cases per day set a new record Saturday, when it reached 4,231. That’s more than two-and-a-half times the highest level seen during the initial surge last spring. The hardest-hit area continues to be the Upper …
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Last night’s special meeting was the last for two Hancock City Council members. Dan Seguin did not run for re-election in the third ward, as he and his family plan to move outside the city limits in the near future… “It’s been a real learning experience and a real honor …
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Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly will hold their annual food drive tomorrow. They ask that you place non-perishable food donations in labeled bags outside your residence by 8:00 tomorrow morning. Members of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity will canvass local communities, and pick up the donations.
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The City of Hancock has taken a big step toward development of its new business and technology park. At a special meeting last night, the council approved the application for a grant that would cover much of the initial investment. The city will need to provide $666,028 in matching funds …
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COVID-19 numbers in the western Upper Peninsula continue to rise. Since the last report was issued Monday evening, the Western U.P. Health Department has reported 132 more confirmed positives across the five-county region, 40 more probable positives, and two more deaths. Ontonagon County is hardest-hit, with 52 new confirmed positives. …
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The Baraga County Economic Development Corporation is getting money from the state to continue work at the L’Anse industrial park on Lambert Road. $75,000 from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation will help pay to expand natural gas service in the park. A $20,000 local match will be required. L’Anse Village …
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Tonight’s Michigan Tech COVID-19 Community Town Hall topic is “Working Safely and Productively during the COVID-19 Pandemic.” Guests will include Carolyn Duncan and Megan Goke from MTU. The latest edition of the weekly series will begin at 7:00. It’s streamed by Michigan Tech, and broadcast live on 97.7 The Wolf.
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As the vote balance in Michigan shifted from Republican Donald Trump in favor of Democrat Joe Biden yesterday, the president’s campaign began a legal effort to stop the ballot count. A lawsuit was filed late yesterday afternoon on behalf of one man. Eric Ostergren is a Trump supporter from Roscommon …
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The Feeding America West Michigan Mobile Food Pantry resumes its monthly visits to Houghton County today, at a new location. Distribution will take place at 2:00 at the Chapel of St. Matthew, on the Finlandia University campus in Hancock. Other than the site, the distribution will follow the usual procedure. …
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The COVID-19 pandemic has claimed another show at the Calumet Theatre. The December 5th “Christmas in the Keweenaw” program with Summer Brooke and the Mountain Faith Band, and the accompanying theatre member reception have been canceled. If you previously purchased tickets you may donate the money you paid to the …
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