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The L’Anse Waterfront Concert Series will take a month-by month approach to staging its events this summer. Rik Moilanen of the L’Anse Downtown Development Authority says they hope to be able to salvage at least part of the series, which presents free performances on Thursday evenings from July into September. …

Prayers and Hope- That was a big part of Governor Whitmer’s press conference earlier this afternoon. She had several religious leaders from various faiths including a rabbi, Imam and a priest, who offered prayers and inspirational stories of faith.  She also vowed to continue working with leaders in healthcare and …

The City of Houghton is accepting nominating petitions for their city council. Petition packets are available at the City Clerk’s office, or you can call and have one mailed to you. City Clerk Ann Vollrath explained requirements to run. Petitions will be accepted until 5pm on August 4th. The names …

Finlandia University will be bringing back face to face instruction, when their Fall semester opens on August 24th. In March, when lock down orders went into effect due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Finlandia was forced to switch to online learning, for the remainder of the semester. They managed to make …

Governor Whitmer has signed new executive orders and extended another. Her extended order temporarily halts evictions, until the COVID-19 pandemic passes. Tenants and mobile home owners now have the ability to stay put, even if they can’t pay their rent, and also allows courts to stay eviction proceedings until the …

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues wreaking havoc on local businesses, the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce has been working hard to make sure damage is minimized in the community. Since lock down orders went into effect, they have helped small businesses apply for grants and loans, and worked with community leaders …

More road construction starts in Houghton County Monday. Look for two culverts in Chassell, which were damaged during the “Father’s Day Flood” to be repaired. MDOT Spokesman Dan Winegarten. The work will require lane closures and traffic regulators. This project is expected to wrap up at the end of August. …

The latest data on the battle against COVID-19 is suggesting Michigan is making progress against the virus. Over the past several days,  the state has seen fewer than 500 new cases per day. And during this time there have been fewer than 50 deaths per day. At the height of …

COVID-19 has claimed another Michigan Tradition. This year’s Mackinac Bridge Walk, has been cancelled over concerns from the COVID-19 pandemic. Yesterday afternoon, the Mackinac Bridge Authority held a virtual meeting, and decided against holding this year’s bridge walk, which has taken place annually since 1958, drawing up to 57,000 people. …

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department issued two press releases this morning. Health Officer Kate Beer explains the first one. The state call center is still available. The second press release announced they have begun to schedule site evaluations for sewage disposal and water supply programs. The permit process requires …