Category Archives: News

Michigan Adds 3,200 New Cases; 176 In Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday reported 3,271 new positive test results and 18 new deaths. Michigan now has 167,545 positive test results since the crisis began back i...
Jack Hall Oct 28, 2020

Michigan Leaders Encourage People To Vote Absentee
CLICK TO HEAR DEREK MICELLI INTERVIEW WITH LT. GOV. GARLIN GILCHRIST Michigan state government's four highest elected officials held a joint press conference today to encourage citizens to make a plan...
Jack Hall Oct 28, 2020

State Launches Mental Health Awareness Campaign
Mental health experts at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are launching a statewide media campaign this week urging residents to seek relief from COVID-19-related emotional...
Jack Hall Oct 28, 2020

Teachers Union Wants State Lawmakers To Support Masks
Michigan Education Association President Paula Herbart today joined education, medical and corporate officials from across Michigan who are calling for a stronger commitment to steps that will prevent...
Jack Hall Oct 28, 2020

Ishpeming Closing Birchview Elementary School Until Nov. 12
Due to a positive COVID-19 case & upon the completion of contact tracing efforts, Birchview Elementary will be closed starting tomorrow, Thursday, October 28th thru November 12th. Families are rem...
Jack Hall Oct 28, 2020

Michigan Adds 2,300 New Cases; 100 In Upper Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Tuesday reported 2,367 new positive test results and 20 new deaths. State officials went through death certificates and matched them to previous...
Jack Hall Oct 27, 2020

Michigan Health Officials Give Advice For 'Safe Voting'
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has released recommendations for voters, poll workers and election officials. "This guidance allows Michiganders to carry out their right t...
Jack Hall Oct 27, 2020

Dueling Pianos Coming Back To Casino In February
The NY NY Dueling Pianos musical/comedy show is set to return to the Island Resort and Casino on February 13, 2021 for a fun, high-energy performance you and your valentine will love. The show is part...
Jack Hall Oct 27, 2020

Michigan Lottery's Lotto 47 Jackpot Rises To $27.1 Million
Cash keeps piling up in the Michigan Lottery's Lotto 47 jackpot, which now stands at a record $27.1 million. The largest Lotto 47 prize ever won was a $23.6 million jackpot. That jackpot was won by a ...
Jack Hall Oct 27, 2020

Governor Announces Grants For Teachers, Support Staff
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks announced that eligible Michigan teachers and support staff who worked additional time and incurred additional costs during the 2019-2020 ...
Jack Hall Oct 27, 2020

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