Category Archives: News

Governor Signs Order Expanding Unemployment Benefits
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-10 to temporarily expand eligibility for unemployment benefits. This executive order is effective immediately and until Tuesday, April 14 a...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2020

NO SALE: Escanaba Restaurant Owner Blasts Governor's Order
The longtime owner of Rosy's Diner in downtown Escanaba is not happy with Governor Gretchen Whitmer's order to close all restaurants in the state over coronavirus fears. Rosy Cox says the order, which...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2020

Gladstone Closes City Offices To Walk-In Traffic
In an attempt to limit exposure to the Coronovirus (COVID-19) Gladstone City Departments are closed effective today, Monday, March 16, 2020 to walk-in traffic only until further notice. Payments can b...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2020

BREAKING: Governor Order Closes Restaurants, Bars, Theaters, Fitness Centers
Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-9, which temporarily closes theaters, bars, and casinos, and limits restaurants to carry-out and delivery orders. Under Executive Order 202...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2020

U.P. Regional Blood Center In 'Severe Critical Need'
The UP Regional Blood Center is currently experiencing a SEVERE CRITICAL NEED for ALL blood types. The UP Regional Blood Center has collection sites in Marquette, Hancock, Escanaba, Sault Ste. Marie a...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2020

Nessel Supports Order To Shut Down Bars, Restaurants
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement in support of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's executive order calling for a temporary shutdown of dine-in service at food and beverage esta...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2020

BREAKING: Governor Orders Restaurants, Bars Closed
Followimg the lead of other Midwestern states, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has decided to close all Michigan bars and restaurants in the state. The order will take effect as of 3:00 Monday afternoon. Sh...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2020

Escanaba: Don't Flush Alternate TP Down The Toilet
The Escanaba City Water Department issued this statement Monday morning: Due to the fact that toilet paper is sold out in our area, we are here to remind you to only flush toilet paper down the toilet...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2020

Escanaba Library, Civic Center Closed Through April 5
In order to help mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus, we have decided to temporarily close theEscanaba Public Library and Bonifas Civic Center starting on Monday, March 16, 2020. At this time,we fe...
Jack Hall Mar 16, 2020

Michigan Coronavirus Cases Increase To 53; None In U.P.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced Sunday 20 positive cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This brings the state total of COVID-19 cases to 53. The cases i...
Jack Hall Mar 15, 2020

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