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The Hancock School District would like to remind everyone to get your food orders in by noon today, for pick up tomorrow at Barkell Elementary from 11a-1pm.  Activity packets will also be given out, and completed ones will be collected. Census information will also be handed out at this time. …

A Copper Country resident is asking for your help, to raise funds for masks for healthcare workers in the Keweenaw. According to the GOFUNDME page, Face Masks From The Keweenaw is looking for both help sewing and monetary donations, to get to the goal of 10,000 face masks. Links to …

The Michigan Small Business Relief Program is now accepting Grant Funding Applications. Jeff Radcliffe of the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance briefly outlined what businesses may be eligible for the grants. Applications are being accepted through April 5th. If awarded the grant, which may be up to $10,000, the business could …

Governor Whitmer held a press conference earlier this morning, updating the state on her latest efforts, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The highlights included President Trump approving her request for a disaster declaration,  the state’s new volunteer website, to help battle COVID-19 and increased unemployment benefits. The state has also received …

In the ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Whitmer, along with Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services, launched a new volunteer website, which allows trained medical professionals to register to serve fellow Michiganders by assisting hospitals in battling COVID-19. Residents can also use the site to find …

Governor Whitmer has signed an executive order, relaxing scope of practice laws, giving hospitals and other healthcare facilities flexibility to successfully deploy qualified physician assistants, nurses and other healthcare providers to combat COVID-19. The order also reinforces an existing law, which protects hospitals and healthcare workers from liability for taking …

From the Western U.P. Health Department, late Sunday afternoon : The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) received notification today of the first COVID-19 positive case in Houghton County. The Health Department continues to investigate the case to determine exposure risk to recent contacts. “At this time, I advise the …

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 Western Upper Peninsula Health Department has issued the following information regarding places visited by a person who tested positive for COVID-19 exposure: The Western Upper Peninsula Health Department (WUPHD) has identified sites that were visited by an individual who tested positive for COVID-19. Local residents visiting these sites may …

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 …