Category Archives: News

U.P. County Health Medical Director: COVID Vaccine Is Safe
The public health medical ditrector for several Upper Peninsula health departments, Dr. Robert Lorinsor, wrote a letter to the community on Thursday to assure people that the COVID-19 vaccine is indee...
Jack Hall Feb 11, 2021

Michigan Adds 915 New Positive Tests, 33 In Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday announced 915 new coronavirus cases and 12 new deaths. Michigan now has a total of 570,895 cases and 14,977 deaths since the crisis be...
Jack Hall Feb 11, 2021

Pictured Rocks Offering Virtual Invasive Species Program
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore's education team is excited to announce a FREE virtual program for middle and high school students. Students who participate will learn about invasive species in the ...
Jack Hall Feb 10, 2021

Whitmer Makes Appointments To Several State Boards
Governor Whitmer announced appointments to the Mackinac Straits Corridor Authority, State Historic Preservation Review Board, Michigan Municipal Services Authority Board, and Utility Consumer Particip...
Jack Hall Feb 10, 2021

Bay College Looking For Alumni Of The Year Nominations
The Bay College Alumni Association is currently seeking nominations for the 2021 Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award. This award was established in 1999 by the Alumni Association to recognize and h...
Jack Hall Feb 10, 2021

State Rep Pushing For Reduction In Fines For Minor Fishing Offenses
Rep. John Damoose of Harbor Springs today pushed to reduce charges for those who commit minor infractions while fishing in the Great Lakes State. Damoose's legislation would reduce penalties for fishi...
Jack Hall Feb 10, 2021

Propane Retailers To Vote On Funding New Commission
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development launched a statewide referendum to determine whether the Michigan Propane Commission is supported by the propane industry. The referendum o...
Jack Hall Feb 09, 2021

Whitmer, National Guard Get Update On Vaccination Efforts
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Major General Paul Rogers visited the Michigan State University (MSU) Pavilion Tuesday to observe its ongoing vaccination efforts for area residents. Joining them for the...
Jack Hall Feb 09, 2021

Black Sturgeon Fishing Season Ends After Two Hours
After only two hours of fishing, this year's sturgeon season on Black Lake (in Cheboygan and Presque Isle counties) ended slightly after 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. The season, which included spearing a...
Jack Hall Feb 09, 2021

Michigan Adds Fewest New Cases Since September; 16 In U.P.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday announced 563 new coronavirus cases and 29 new deaths. State officials also went through death certificates and matched them to previous...
Jack Hall Feb 09, 2021

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