MARQUETTE — As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and isolation may have dampened the spirits of outdoor enthusiasts in the last six weeks. However , some good news prevails as Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO0 announces that it’s recreational sites are becoming ...
As the state of Michigan continue to stay at home and stay safe, The Bay-Lakes Council is pleased to invite the general public to join Scouts and Families from across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Eastern Wisconsin and for an @ HOME Campout. Taking Part is Simple: — Log onto ...
In response to guidance from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Seney National Wildlife Refuge is announcing modifications to operations to support federal, state and local efforts to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). At Seney National Wildlife Refuge, the ...
LANSING — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) resumed accepting Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) applications from participating lenders on Apr. 27 at 10:30 a.m. This is a second round of funding that will provide an additional $310 billion for the Paycheck Protection Program, and ...
Just over a month since it suspended open burning across the state in response to COVID-19 concerns, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that it will begin issuing burn permits starting today. “We’re going to issue burn permits based on local fire risk and weather ...
The following is a collective list of events to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day: Daily, Apr. 21st through May 10th An any time Tribute to Earth Day self-guided walk featuring Houghton Elementary 4th grade Earth day Art at KLT Paavola Wetlands. ...
State Rep. Greg Markkanen said he supports a regional, safety-focused approach to restarting Michigan’s economy and re-establishing a semblance of normalcy in the COVID-19 era. House Republicans today unveiled a blueprint to help move the state toward a rolling restart – an approach based ...
Having gathered public input from boaters and anglers, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will not develop the Silver Lake Basin boating access site in Marquette County as a walk-in-only facility. Earlier this year, the department said it was considering installing a gate near the ...
The fourth annual Copper TRACES educational event at Keweenaw National Historical Park has been cancelled due to Michigan Executive Order No. 2020-42, and the transition of physical school attendance to remote learning. After reviewing all other options, park staff are unable to find a way to ...
The Board of Directors of the Pine Mountain Music Festival has made the decision to postpone the 2020 Season due to the uncertainty of our venues along with the mobility and safety of our patrons and friends. Our 30th anniversary celebration presentation of Appalachian Spring along with the ...
The ad hoc Michigan High Water Action Team has scheduled a second High Water Summit webinar town hall for Apr. 28 that will focus on Great Lakes shoreline erosion and permitting. Registration is open and limited to 1,000 attendees. The webinar is open to the public, community officials, ...
L’ANSE — Baraga County Prosecutor Joseph O’Leary said on the county’s website he interprets the state emergency executive orders as allowing people to fish from a motorboat if proper social distancing is followed, contradicting guidance provided by the state and the Department of ...
LANSING — The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) will be offering live online town hall meetings to help Michigan drivers learn and ask questions about Michigan’s new auto insurance law and the choices each driver will need to make for policies issued or renewed ...
The Keweenaw Land Trust has been working with Marquette musicians John Gillette and Sarah Middlefehldt, to bring you a little Ol' Earth Day Concert in your very own living room this Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. John and Sarah are willing to try their very first Facebook Live concert to help us ...
With the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on Wednesday, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) says now is an opportune time to teach children about the environment, Great Lakes, climate and energy using online resources. Earth Day was founded 50 years ago and has ...
LANSING — Attorney General Dana Nessel and Muskegon County Prosecutor DJ Hilson sent a cease and desist letter to a Muskegon landscaping company last week after it was found to be violating Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order. The business then challenged the ...
With outdoor recreation as one of the few exceptions to the "Stay Home, Stay Safe" executive order combining with warmer temperatures, people are heading outside to enjoy the beauty of the Upper Peninsula. The increase in temperature also brings out ticks. Local residents are already finding ...
LANSING — Members of the 110th Civil Engineering Squadron, Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, have been requested through the City of Lansing Office of Emergency Management and the State Emergency Operations Center to assist Sparrow Hospital with the construction of a large medical ...
HOUGHTON — After weeks of light snowfall, the Keweenaw is getting hit with what is hopefully one last snowstorm for the season. Places along the water could get as few as 14 inches of snow by Tuesday morning, said Ryan Connelly, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in ...
The list of events to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic continues to grow. The latest event to be canceled is the Lake Trout Classic Fishing Tournament. This long-running tournament based out of the Ontonagon Marina was to run in the end of May. “Due to unpredictable weather later ...