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Michigan is one of the state’s leading the nation in terms of facilitating safe elections. This from Governor Whitmer’s press conference yesterday. This year we have emerged as a leader in facilitating safe elections, during this pandemic. Whitmer also reminded everyone that democracy is a team sport. It was also …

Through a proclamation from the state, September 26th is now officially Downtown Day. This from Hancock’s City Council Meeting last night. Activities are planned, although not finished yet. Updates will be announced when available. The Council is also working with FEMA to try to get additional funding for the Water …

Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services is expanding their Rapid Response Staffing Resources program, which offers assistance to long term care facilities who have staffing shortages due to COVID-19. The newly expanded program offers up to 120 hours of staffing to facilities in any part of the state. New …

Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day, with thousands of national, state and local organizations and volunteers doing their best to register voters, for November’s upcoming election. Michigan Tech will be doing their part. Tech’s efforts will be led by their Undergraduate Student Government, Student Leadership and Involvement and several faculty …

Copper Country ISD is in need of a new superintendent. This from their monthly Board of Education meeting last night. George Stokero, who has served the last six years as superintendent, has turned in his resignation, which will take effect on June 30th of 2021. The board is now faced …

Faith Lutheran Church in Calumet will be offering Sunday School for preschool through 5th graders at 9am, starting October 4th. They also offer Faith Formation classes for 6th through 12th grade students on Wednesday at 6pm and Adult Bible Study starts at 7pm. You can catch their service on Sunday …

Michigan’s Department of Treasury is reminding qualified homeowners and renters they have two weeks to submit their application for Michigan’s Home Heating Credit. The program helps cover utility expenses for the state’s senior citizens, low income families, and blind, deaf and disabled residents. State Treasurer Rachel Eubanks said “This beneficial …

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has issued a statement regarding the Michigan Senate passing  Bill 757. Benson said the bill is a step in the right direction, but does not go nearly far enough to provide the relief that clerks have been seeking for more than a year. The bill, …

Finlandia University’s Alumni Board raised $19,085 on their annual Giving Day on September 1st. The money raised was to support the school’s Safe Open program, which included baseline testing, PPE and other safety upgrades for the campus. Vice President for Advancement Karin Van Dyke had this to say. Alumni Board …

Orbion Space Technology, based right here in Houghton, has been selected to supply thrusters for satellites that are set to begin launching next year. Blue Canyon Technologies, based out of Colorado, has chosen Orbion Space Technology to produce orbital thrusters for a satellite program which is funded by the Defense …