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As received from Joe Brogan: Joe Brogan of L’Anse filed paperwork and announced his candidacy for Baraga County Sheriff Friday. The Baraga County native holds a criminal justice degree from Northern Michigan University and graduated from the NMU Regional Police Academy. Brogan currently serves as Chief Deputy for Baraga County …

The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain wants Upper Peninsula Veterans to know they’re available to help you get through the COVID-19 pandemic. James Rice Medical Center Director said “Due to COVID-19 precautionary measures and out of concern for our veterans, we are honoring current social isolation …

Tonight is the online presentation for the Calumet Theater’s 120th Anniversary Season Schedule. The 20 minute presentation begins at 7:30pm on their Facebook page and will be available on their website, later tonight. The presentation was originally scheduled for last Friday, and included a concert by Erik Koskinen, but was …

The 2020 Census is coming up next week, and it is imperative Copper Country residents make sure they are counted. Glen Anderson, Chairman of Houghton County’s Complete Count Committee, stated that currently, Houghton County has a 22% completion rate for the Census, which is below both the state and federal …

As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, and more people are finding themselves without a job, unemployment benefits and job searching has never been more important. Bill Raymond, CEO of  the Upper Peninsula Michigan Works offered a brief history on Michigan Works. Michigan Works also works closely with the Unemployment Insurance Agency, …

Governor Whitmer’s Upper Peninsula Energy Task Force has put together their Draft Report for the availability of propane in the U.P. The task force was given the job to assess the U.P.’s energy situation from both a cost and supply angle. They were in the process of holding meetings throughout …

COVID-19 has claimed the 1st person in Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula. The Individual who passed away, was an elderly Gogebic County man, with underlying health issues. Kate Beer, Western Upper Peninsula Health Department Health Officer said “Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to the family who have lost their …

Governor Whitmer held a press conference earlier today regarding where the state stands in it’s ongoing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, Michigan is losing the fight. Michigan ranks 5th in the US, with just under 2,300 cases with 43 deaths. Governor Whitmer also sent a letter to President …

Michigan State Police are reporting Michigan roads are safer in 2020. Since March 10th, 17 people have died on Michigan Roads, for 161 deaths this year. 146 Motorists were also seriously injured, giving the state 785 seriously injured motorists. This might sound bad, but is a big improvement from this …

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined Attorneys General from several other states, in warning Online Marketplaces such as Amazon, Facebook, eBay, Craigslist and Walmart that they aren’t exempt from price gouging. In the press release, Nessell urged online retailers to remain vigilant in monitoring their sites for instances of …