HOUGHTON — To tamp down a new wave of COVID-19 infections throughout the state, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Sunday announced the temporary suspension of in-person classes for high schools and colleges, indoor service for bars and restaurants and other restrictions on indoor entertainment venues and ...
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a new emergency order today that enacts a three-week pause targeting indoor social gatherings and other group activities in an effort to curb rapidly rising COVID-19 infection rates. Under this order, indoor ...
HANCOCK — Ontonagon County tops the state in both the rate of new cases and in the percentage of tests coming back positive, while Baraga County is in the top five for both categories. State data show Ontonagon County with a seven-day average of 35% positive tests, based on an average of ...
LAURIUM – To keep the local community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital Auxiliary Tree of Love ceremony has been canceled. And while the event is not taking place, the community can still participate by mail. “We are so thankful for the ...
HOUGHTON — The Gogebic Community College Copper Country Center, in Houghton, will move to distance delivery mode following the Thanksgiving holiday with the exception of several courses that may meet in person. The safety of our students, faculty and staff continues to be our top priority. ...
LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to President Trump requesting an extension of Title 32 authority in order to use Michigan National Guard forces to combat the spread of COVID-19 through March 31, 2021 for COVID-19 response and vaccine related activities. Title 32 status, ...