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UP Health System Portage has earned an “A” Rating during the Spring 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade. This is the 4th consecutive “A” Rating for UP Health System Portage. The rating recognizes the organizations commitment to providing safer care to patients. The Leapfrog Group is an independent national watchdog organization, …

In an email sent to parents, Hancock School District Superintendent Steve Patchin outlined an extension of the district’s meal program and plans for a graduation ceremony for this year’s seniors. Patchin couldn’t go into detail, but said this, regarding the graduation ceremony. Applications for the free and reduced cost lunch …

In an email sent to Keweenaw Report, the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce has a survey they would like members of the business community to fill out. Invest UP, Upper Peninsula Michigan Works and the economic development community, are conducting the survey, aimed at measuring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, …

Governor Whitmer has been busy extending previous executive orders. Yesterday, she extended her order, which limits places of public accommodation, meaning establishments such as theaters, gyms and barbershops, remain closed, while restaurants can continue serving take out and drive through, and delivery orders. Establishments such as grocery stores and pharmacies …

It’s been one month since the 2020 Census Day. Houghton County has improved, with close to 61% of residents  responding. The Village of Calumet remains low with 43%. Lake Linden remains the leader with 65% reporting. If you have a post office box, your house will have to be canvassed, …

In a press release late this afternoon, the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department confirmed Baraga County has their first positive case of COVID-19. The patient is a male, with a recent history of travel. Due to privacy laws, no further information is available, but Kate Beer, from the Western Upper …

Baraga County has recorded its first case of COVID-19 infection. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department confirmed the report in a press release this afternoon. Health Officer Kate Beer said the victim is a male with a recent history of travel. The Health Department continues to investigate to determine if …

Michigan’s Department of Transportation has issued the latest updates on Michigan Roadways. During the past week, 8 motorists died on Michigan Roadways, for a year to date total of 205.  Thirty Nine more were also seriously injured, for 999 this year.  From the same time last year, Michigan saw forty …

Starting today at 4pm, Hancock Representative Greg Markkanen, along with Lt. Governor Garland Gilchrist and Attorney General Dana Nessel, will participate in a virtual town hall meeting, reminding Upper Peninsula residents of the importance of the 2020 Census. Of the U.P.’s 15 counties, only three have gone over 50% in …

No plans this weekend? Tired of being cooped up in your house? Scared of the first decent weather weekend we’ve had this year, going to waste? Relax, the Boy Scouts of America has you covered. Scout or not, everyone, boys and girls, are invited to a virtual camp-in this weekend. …