Category Archives: News

U.P. Steam & Gas Engine Association Show Cancelled
The U.P. Steam & Gas Engine Association Labor Day weekend events at the U.P. State Fairgrounds in Escanaba has been cancelled. The Board of Directors voted on Wednesday to cancel the 2020 show. "T...
Jack Hall Jul 08, 2020

U.P. Health System Banning Visitors; Add Other Restrictions
For the safety of our patients, our employees, and our medical staff, UP Health System - Marquette is re-implementing certain visitor restrictions in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases ...
Jack Hall Jul 08, 2020

Michigan Adds 610 Cases; 2.6% Positive Rate; Eight New U.P. Cases
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported Wednesday afternoon 610 new coronavirus cases and ten new deaths. The 610 positive tests came from 23,735 diagnostic tests results that ca...
Jack Hall Jul 08, 2020

Whitmer Signs 14 Bills; Vetoes Six Tax-Related Bills
Governor Whitmer signed House Bills 4546, 4547, 4389, 4390, and 4217, as well as Senate Bills 254, 248, 850, 696, 585, 517, and 173 into law. The governor signed House Bills 4389 and 4390, which regul...
Jack Hall Jul 08, 2020

Nessel Announces $3 Million Fine For Liquor Code Violations
Attorney General Dana Nessel and Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) Chair Pat Gagliardi have secured an unprecedented $3 million fine and independent audit against NWS Michigan LLC, one of the ...
Jack Hall Jul 08, 2020

Upper Peninsula Beer Festival Set For Sept. 12 Canceled
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Upper Peninsula Fall Beer Festival, originally scheduled for Saturday, September 12 in Marquette and hosted by the Michigan Brewers Guild, is being cancelled....
Jack Hall Jul 08, 2020

Governor Extends Water Service Protections Through December 31
Governor Gretchen Whitmer took strong steps to ensure working families in Michigan have access to clean water for hand washing and sanitation by signing Executive Order 2020-144, which extends protect...
Jack Hall Jul 08, 2020

Two Rescued By Delta County Marine Unit Off Island
On 7-6-20 at approximately 8:20pm Delta County Marine Patrol were dispatched to St. Martin Island for two subjects stranded on the island. The two subjects attempted to avoid the incoming storm before...
Jack Hall Jul 08, 2020

Health Departments Investigating Exposures On Mackinac Island
With contact tracing and case investigation the following exposure sites have been identified as possible places of exposure to COVID-19. June 27, 2020 - 2:30pm Star Line Ferry (top deck) from Mackina...
Jack Hall Jul 07, 2020

Whitmer Appoints 13 To Nursing Home COVID-19 Preparedness Task Force
Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday announced appointments to the Michigan Nursing Homes COVID-19 Preparedness Task Force. "We have taken great strides here in Michigan to protect families from the s...
Jack Hall Jul 07, 2020

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