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Michigan’s Legislature came back to Lansing, some wearing masks and gloves, had their temperatures taken, and voted to extend the state’s emergency declaration through April 30th. Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist, wore a t- shirt saying “Everybody vs COVID-19” as he presided over the session. Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey sang …

In the newsletter sent to parents, the Calumet Laurium and Keweenaw School District, gave an update on how the district is meeting the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Superintendent Chris Davidson started off by commending staff for their exceptional work, with the transition to distance learning, and promised …

Great Lakes water levels continue to rise. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, has announced that Lakes Michigan, Huron, Erie along with Lake St. Clair, have all reached new monthly mean water levels for March, 2020. All lakes are in their seasonal rise period, and are expected to …

Governor Whitmer has signed an executive order, which temporarily suspends licensing and regulation requirements for emergency medical services. The order is already in effect, and will remain in place, until the “State of Emergency” Declaration is lifted. Governor Whitmer stated “Our paramedics are on the front lines every day helping …

Senator Gary Peters has proposed the “COVID-19 Heroes Fund.” The bill is aimed at providing substantial pay increases to reward, retain and recruit essential workers. The proposal has two parts. The first, is a $25,000 pay increase for essential front line workers. The second part, is centered around a $15,000 …

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has commented on the Upper Peninsula Energy Task Force report on propane availability in the U.P. And has urged planning to prepare for the shutdown of Enbridge Line 5. Nessel’s report included recommendations for alternative means to supply Michigan’s U.P. with propane, should the Enbridge …

Is your child’s birthday coming up, but you can’t go anywhere or do anything to celebrate? Fear not, because the Houghton Fire Department has you covered. Volunteer Fireman Robert McGowan, explained how Houghton’s Fire Department can not only jazz up your child’s birthday, but the neighborhood as well. The number …

Local retailers are noticing a shift in how the Copper Country is dealing with the COVID-19 shutdown, and they like  what they’re seeing. Leeann Weeks, store manager at Swift True Value Hardware in Houghton had this to say. Ben Campioni from Pat’s Foods in Calumet, has noticed shoppers are doing …

Michigan is in need of poll workers for the upcoming May elections. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is looking for election workers to help out during the COVID-19 pandemic. The election will be held by mail, but workers are needed to process and count ballots. Michigan has a high percentage …

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula now has 34 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 4 deaths. Gogebic and Dickinson Counties each have 1 death, while Marquette County now has two deaths. Houghton County still has 1 confirmed case. To date, Michigan has 17,221 confirmed cases with 727 deaths.