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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has rejected a call from a group of Republican U.S. Representatives for an investigation into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic at nursing homes. The request was signed by six U.S. House members, including first district representative Jack Bergman. Nessel noted that similar letters had …

Saying that COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on our state budget, state leaders yesterday announced a bipartisan agreement to cut costs. The joint release from Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey and House Speaker Lee Chatfield marked an unusual bipartisan moment. The three said the arrangement provides …

Northern Michigan University professors are expected to meet this morning to vote on a new contract. The one-year-deal between the university and its professors’ union came after months of negotiating. Union representatives have approved it… now it’s up to the rank-and-file. The contract includes furloughed pay for one day out …

An accidental shooting in Baraga Township early Saturday sent a 31-year-old local man to the hospital. Michigan State Police troopers were called out just before 1:00 am. They found the injured man, with a 28-year man from Ashland, Wisconsin, providing first aid. Troopers say it appears the Ashland man was …

Another COVID-19 victim has been confirmed in Baraga County. The information was released by the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department yesterday. No additional details were provided. The news comes just days after three employees at the Bayside Village nursing home in L’Anse were diagnosed. The Health Department is also encouraging …

As received from the Reid Funeral Service and Chapel: Jackie M. LaBerge Chamberlain passed away on Saturday June 27th, 2020 at UP Health System, Marquette. Jackie was surrounded by her loving, supportive family. Jacqueline Mary LaBerge Chamberlain was born on August 10, 1946 in L’Anse to Kenneth and Barbara LaBerge. …

As received from the  Jacobson Funeral Home: Susan Marie LaFernier, age 59 of L’Anse, MI passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Baraga County Memorial Hospital. She was born August 6, 1960 in L’Anse, MI daughter of Terrence and Karolyn (Lucas) Reed. Susan graduated from L’anse High School in …

As received from the  Jacobson Funeral Home: Lori Ann Nicklas, age 54 of Baraga, MI passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at U.P. Health System, Marquette, MI. She was born July 26,1965 in L’Anse, MI daughter of Paul and Phyllis (Ellenich) Maki. Lori graduated from Baraga High School in …

The Keweenaw Safe, Keweenaw Strong Reopening Kits have announced partnerships with several community sponsors, to bring more opening kits to small businesses throughout the Keweenaw. Jeff Ratcliffe, Director of the Keweenaw Economic Development Association. Tara Arens, manager of the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce added they are grateful to be able …

Finlandia University has unveiled their “Safe Open” Plan for the 2020 semester.  University President, Philip Johnson. The universities internal COVID-19 Task Force has been working with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and American College Health Association and has hammered out the following safeguards.  All students and staff will …