Category Archives: News
State Threatens $1,000 Fines, License Removal For Order Violations
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Director Robert Gordon issued an Emergency Order July 29 reinforcing Executive Orders 2020-160 and 2020-161 and allowing for civil fines of up ...
Jul 30, 2020
U.P. Congressman Blasts Governor's New Restrictions
Upper Peninsula Congressman Jack Bergman took to social media Wednesday night to object to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's executive order that will close many bars in the U.P. and northern lower Michigan...
Jul 30, 2020
Whitmer Bans Indoor Service At U.P. Bars; Restricts Indoor Gatherings
Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-160 and Executive Order 2020-161, amending Michigan's Safe Start Order and issuing revised workplace safeguards. Under the Safe Start Order, start...
Jul 29, 2020
Menominee Animal Shelter Receives $4,000 Grant
The Menominee Animal Shelter received a $4,000 grant from the Impact Fund for COVID-19 Relief held at the M&M Area Community Foundation (MMACF). The Board of Directors of the Community Foundation ...
Jul 29, 2020
State Officials Worried About Opioid Overdoses During Pandemic
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and emergency departments (EDs) in Michigan have both seen substantial increases in opioid overdoses since the beginning of the COVID-19 epidemic. These increases are ...
Jul 29, 2020
State Adds 996 Cases As Older Results Added; Nine More In U.P.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 996 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, and two new deaths. However, state officials say about 300 of those cases are from older test resu...
Jul 29, 2020
MHSAA Delays Start Of Football, Volleyball, Soccer Seasons
The Representative Council of the Michigan High School Athletic Association today approved the next steps in returning sports for member schools, adopting a plan to phase in competition for Fall sport...
Jul 29, 2020
CCHA To Welcome St. Thomas University Into League
The Central Collegiate Hockey Association Board of Directors has voted unanimously to welcome the University of St. Thomas as the league's eighth program beginning with the 2021-22 season. "On behalf ...
Jul 29, 2020
Upper Peninsula Catholic Churches Requiring Masks At Mass
The wearing of face masks for indoor church services, meetings and events in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Marquette has been made mandatory for those over the age of 5, effective Saturday, Aug. 1, 20...
Jul 29, 2020
Upper Peninsula Agencies Get Financial Help To Avoid Evictions
Three local Housing Assessment and Resource Agencies (HARAs) have been allocated a total of $390,149 by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) to resolve eviction filings as part of ...
Jul 29, 2020
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Marinette Moves Forward With TIF Designation Near City Hall
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Mackinac County Woman Pleads Guilty To Lying On Tax Forms
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Rep. Bohnak: New State Education Budget Good For U.P. Schools
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Whitmer Signs Bohnak's House Ownership Legislation
Jul 22, 2026
Iron Mountain VA Medical Center Gets More Funding For Building Repairs
Jul 22, 2026
City Of Escanaba Wants Input On Five-Year Recreation Plan
Jul 22, 2026
