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How Will COVID-19 Affect Michigan Tourism?

How will the COVID-19 shutdown affect Michigan’s tourism bottom line? Travel directors throughout the state are hoping things will return to normal soon, to try and salvage the 2020 Spring and Summer tourism seasons. With the Governor’s “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order extended through the end of April, attractions …

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Hancock School District Updates Parents

In an email sent to parents of the Hancock School District, Superintendent Steve Patchin outlined the three main items they’re working on to continue learning during the shutdown. They are to continue building relationships with students, delivering content in multiple ways and managing and monitoring student learning. Parents are also …

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WUPHD Issues Press Release On COVID-19 Fight

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department issued a press release, with the latest totals in the fight against COVID-19. To date, Michigan has 24,638 confirmed cases, with 1,487 deaths. Houghton County, out of 122 residents referred for testing has 11 cancelled tests, 1 positive, 96 negatives with 14 residents awaiting …

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Local Churches Celebrate Easter Online

The most important weekend on the Christian calendar is here and the Keweenaw Report checked in with local churches to see how they plan to celebrate, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of churches will be streaming their Easter service through video conferencing and social media. Katie Bridgers from Grace …

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WUPHD Issues Health Advisory

The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department recently issued a health advisory, reminding residents to follow Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order, which has now been extended through the end of the month. The advisory also reminds residents that they should contact their healthcare care provider, if they show …

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