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Michigan has just under 1,800 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with 24 deaths. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula now has two confirmed cases. One in Chippewa County, and one in Marquette County. The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department states 65 people have been tested in Gogebic, Ontonagon, Houghton, Keweenaw and Baraga Counties. Twenty …

Michigan’s own Ford Motor Company is teaming up with 3M in Minnesota and GE Healthcare out of Chicago to produce medical equipment including air purifying respirators, ventilators and face shields. The company hopes to assemble up to 100,000 face shields per week, and increase it’s 3-D printing capacity to produce …

Due to the state’s many executive orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, retailers are advising Michigan stores to no longer accept bottle and can returns. The Michigan Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, Midwest Independent Retailers and the Michigan Retailers Association released a joint press release saying stores should stop accepting returns, …

The City Council of Houghton will hold their monthly meeting tonight, electronically, in accordance with several recent executive orders signed by Governor Whitmer, which include no gatherings of more than 10 people,  allowing cities to hold meetings electronically, and the most recent “Stay Home Stay Safe” Order, to slow the …

A COVID-19 Community Recovery Fund, was recently approved by the Portage Health Foundation Board of Directors. The restricted fund, will be used to mobilize resources for residents of Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw and Ontonagon Counties in response to the worldwide pandemic. Chairperson for the PHF Board of Directors Bernadette Yeoman-Ouellette, said …

Copper Country Mental Health wants you to know that despite the shutdowns due to COVID-19, they’re still here to help. Director Cari Reboin, had this to say regarding their services. A link to their website is here, if you feel you need help. 

The Houghton City Council will hold their monthly meeting tomorrow, at 5:30pm. The meeting will be held online, to help slow the spread of COVID-19. City officials are still in the process of testing the system, but are confident it will work and allow the public to give input. The …

As part of Governor Whitmer’s “Stay Home Stay Safe” Executive Order, all 131 of Michigan’s Secretary of State branches are closed. Renewals by mail will not be offered, while the branches are closed. Some services will still be available online, although delays in processing are likely. Late fees which occur …

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has announced absent voter ballots will be mailed out to all Michigan voters, for the May 5th election, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. Benson stated “Our country has a long history of carrying out elections in times of crisis, and we …

The Calumet Theater now has a release date for their 120th Anniversary Season Schedule. The online video presentation will take place this Friday, March 27th at 7:30pm. The presentation was originally scheduled for March 20th, but was rescheduled due to concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak. The original show also featured …