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Michigan Adds 13,000 Recoveries; 8,000 New Positive Tests
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Saturday reported 8,080 new positive test results and 33 new deaths. State officials also went through death certificates and matched them to pr...
Jack Hall Nov 28, 2020

Attorney General Warns Of Unemployment Benefit Scam
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today issued an important alert advising residents to be aware of a current scam taking advantage of claimants who are collecting unemployment benefits. Claimants...
Jack Hall Nov 28, 2020

Michigan Adds 17,000 New Cases; 369 In Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Friday reported 17,162 new positive test results and 64 new deaths. State officials also went through death certificates and matched them to pre...
Jack Hall Nov 27, 2020

Red Cross Helping Rapid River Family Recover From Fire
Volunteers from the American Red Cross are helping a family of seven people, including five children, who were displaced early this morning (Nov. 27) by a home fire on US-2 in Rapid River. Communicati...
Jack Hall Nov 27, 2020

Late Night Closures On Portage Lift Bridge Begin Monday
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is investing about $3.9 million in structural, mechanical and electrical improvements on the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. Work includes motor replacement,...
Jack Hall Nov 27, 2020

Ish/Neg Chamber Promotes 'Small Business Saturday'
The Greater Ishpeming-Negaunee Chamber of Commerce is promoting "Small Business Saturday", the day after so-called "Black Friday" sends people scrambling into the Big Box Stores. This is designed to a...
Jack Hall Nov 27, 2020

State Fines Businesses For Ignoring COVID Restrictions
Today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued citations and the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) suspended liquor licenses to establishments that are in violation...
Jack Hall Nov 26, 2020

Superior Health Foundation Taking Grant Applications
Are you a non-profit with a health-centered mission? If so, the Superior Health Foundation invites you to submit a funding partnering request, with hopes you'll be part of the SHF's 2021 annual gala c...
Jack Hall Nov 26, 2020

Michigan Adds 4,273 New Positive Tests; 134 In Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday reported 4,273 new positive test results and 73 new deaths. Michigan now has 324,779 comfirmed cases since the crisis began in March. ...
Jack Hall Nov 25, 2020

LMAS Health Department Cites 1918 Pandemic In Message
With Thanksgiving just a day away and COVID-19 cases on the rise, many are weary of the pandemic, masks, and instructions to limit contact with those not in their own household. Lots of headlines urgi...
Jack Hall Nov 25, 2020

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