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Governor Whitmer has extended her executive order, which gives pharmacists increased operational capacity, and increases access to prescriptions. The extended order gives pharmacists the power to dispense emergency refills for up to 60 days worth of medications and requires insurers to cover up to 90days worth of refills during the …

The Superior Health Foundation has awarded nearly $124,000 in health centered grant funding, to nine organizations in the Upper Peninsula. It has also awarded $17,500 in Indigent Care funding. $2,500 of which went to Houghton’s Omega House, which provides end of life care to those who need it, regardless of …

A Michigan Tech student has won one of the nations highest awards for college undergraduates. Kaylee Meyers, a third year biomedical engineering major, has won the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. Meyers is only the 12th Michigan Tech student to win the award. The scholarship was established in 1989 to honor …

It’s been three weeks since Census Day 2020 and Houghton Country is behind in both state and national response rates. Chairman of the Houghton County Complete Count Committee Glen Anderson checked in, and let us know how Houghton County is doing. The Census is important as it determines not only …

While there hasn’t been much news in the COVID-19 battle in the Western Upper Peninsula recently, that doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods just yet. Kate Beer from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department  checked in and let us know that more positive cases are still a possibility. To …

With consumer protection more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic, Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced a series of videos aimed at protecting consumers’ private information, which can be seen on the state’s website and social media platforms. Originally meant as an opportunity to host multiple consumer protection events, …

The driver of the vehicle where methamphetamines and other drugs were found in a traffic stop Saturday evening, has been arraigned in Houghton’s 97th District Court. Martin Myllyoja, 36 from Dollar Bay was charged with 1 Count of Possession of Methamphetamines, 1 Count of Possession of Analogues, 1 Count of …

As restrictions for the COVID-19 pandemic drag on, local retailers have remained amazingly upbeat. Leeann Weeks, Manager at Swift True Value Hardware in Houghton had this to say. Added bonus for Swift True Value Hardware- The word on the street is when the delivery truck comes later today, hand sanitizer …

Representative Greg Markkanen is in favor of restarting Michigan’s economy through a regional, safety focused approach. Markkanen, along with other House republicans released a blueprint to help move the state forward, based on risk factors, which vary by region. A task force would be established to determine which counties could …

Governor Whitmer held a press conference to give Michiganders an update in the battle against COVID-19. She began by acknowledging 5 year Skyler Herbert, of the Detroit area, the first child to lose her fight against COVID-19. She also reminded those who may disagree with her handling of the situation, …