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Our cases are declining, we’ve ramped up testing and secured enough personal protective equipment to last several weeks, but our work isn’t over. That’s what Governor Whitmer said at her press conference earlier today. She also said we owe it to those who have been there for us from the …

The Michigan Energy Efficiency Contractors Association has named Representative Greg Markkanen as their 2020 Public Official of the Year. Representative Markkanen. Markkanen was in session, when the award was given, but his staff accepted in a virtual ceremony. 

Houghton County has three new confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department. Health Officer Kate Beer. Beer stated that despite some of the cases in the Western U.P. being travel related, it is in the community as well, and that we must continue to follow …

The DNR has announced the temporary closing of an ORV Trail in Keweenaw County, due to logging being performed on private property. ORV B Trail, will be closed beginning June 1st, and hopes to reopen by July 15th. During the logging activities, safety of the trail was not possible, and …

Through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program, close to $2 million will be coming to Houghton, to improve water and sewer lines. Houghton’s existing sewer system is over 100 years old, and in need of replacement. The project will replace sewer lines on nine streets, and replace …

In case you’re wondering when you can return that ever growing mountain of bottles and cans in your garage, it all depends on when Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order is lifted. This according to Spencer Nevins, President of the Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association. Returning bottles …

The Village of Calumet’s Planning Commission  met last night. There wasn’t much to report, but Village Manager Caleb Katz, had this to say. Look for public hearings on both ordinances, beginning on June 4th. 

The Department of Public Works will be busy over the next few weeks, as the weather improves. This from Houghton’s City Council meeting last night. City Manager, Eric Waara. The mortgage on the Statewide Insurance Building on Huron and Sheldon, was paid off by Tapio Properties, and was discharged by …

Houghton’s City Council meets tonight at 5:30pm electronically. Items on the agenda include a discharge of the mortgage for Tapio properties, and discussions on ordinances 308 and 309, which deal with Phase II of the water and sewer bonds, look for a community garden request to be discussed as well.  …

Another 4th of July Celebration falls victim to COVID-19. Jerry Schmitt, Co-Chair of the Hubbell-Tamarack City 4th of July Committee. Last week, the Village of Lake Linden called off their Indepence Day Celebration, also due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.