Many are wondering when the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to them. The COVID-19 vaccine has been distributed to many provider organizations across Michigan and continues to be distributed and received as supply allows. Your local public health department encourages all citizens age 16 ...
We urge our readers, friends and relatives in the region and elsewhere who are thinking of traveling this Christmas to bear one thing in mind: We are not out of the COVID-19 woods yet, not by a long shot. Yes, the vaccine is slowly being distributed and cases and deaths seem to be dropping, ...
The weather forecast for the region calls for a definite downturn in temperatures Wednesday — a roughly 30-degree drop from upper 30s in the day to single digits overnight — with Christmas Eve and the holiday itself set for highs only in the teens. So some advice from the Michigan ...
The Michigan Department of Treasury has issued warnings to be alert for scams and identity theft schemes by criminals who may take advantage of the combination of holiday shopping, the approaching tax season and COVID-19 pandemic. The holiday shopping season — combined with the impending ...
Bouquet: In the spirit of the holiday season, two area churches again are stepping forward to offer a free meal to the community. The first will be Sunday evening at Grace United Methodist Church of Norway, a dinner of ham, cheesy potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Alas, Friday was the deadline ...
What if you built an expensive, elaborate reviewing stand for a parade and on the big day, it overlooks an empty street? That is the question both President-elect Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump must answer within just a few weeks. Inauguration day for American presidents usually ...
The Michigan Attorney General’s Office is warning about yet another scam, this one related to DTE Energy. DTE Energy reported it recently became aware of customers receiving calls from someone claiming to be a DTE employee. The scammer requests immediate payment by bitcoin or preloaded ...
Each Christmas season, children — and more than a few adults — across the Upper Peninsula, and indeed, country, include in their requests to Santa a dog, cat, rabbit or other living creature. They want a lovable, cuddly pet. They promise they will feed it, walk it, clean up after it, ...
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has provided additional information about COVID-19 vaccination plans in the state, including priority groups for vaccination administration, the vaccine development and safety process and where Michiganders can find more details. Michigan ...
It’s certainly turning out to be a holiday season like no other. Celebratory holiday dinners at local restaurants with family, friends and colleagues aren’t safe or possible under COVID-19 epidemic orders. Many people are opting to order online instead of doing their holiday shopping in ...
Bouquet: On behalf of the U.P. Regional Blood Center, I would like to thank Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church and First Lutheran Church in Iron Mountain for helping coordinate the blood drive in the month of November. As a result of their efforts, we collected 33 pints of blood. I would also ...
In this time of COVID-19 pandemic precautions and shutdowns, the Michigan Strategic Fund has authorized $10 million in grants to help small businesses across the state that rely heavily on people actually visiting their store, shop or venues in number. The Pure Michigan Small Business Relief ...
Enjoying holiday lights from a vehicle is a great way to get into the holiday spirit while maintaining social distance in these times of COVID-19 precautions. Whether heading to a community display or checking out decorations in the neighborhood, it’s important to stay safe on the road by ...
Although the COVID-19 pandemic and the highly anticipated vaccines have been at the forefront of many minds this year, the novel coronavirus makes it more important than ever to get a safe, effective vaccine that has been around for a long while: the flu shot. The flu shot is proven to reduce ...
Government transparency won a small battle on Wednesday when the state House postponed a final vote on legislation that would remove public notices from newspapers. The final vote was delayed because it was clear the bills couldn’t garner the votes needed to pass. Among those who opposed ...
National Older Driver Safety Awareness Week isn’t just relevant for aging drivers. Families, friends, health care professionals and law enforcement also play important roles in the lives of aging drivers, especially when the time comes to transition from driving to non-driving. Michigan ...
Bouquet: A big holiday thank you to teacher Denise Eichinger and her awesomely talented art students in the School District of Niagara in Niagara, Wis. They made 100 Christmas cards for area veterans in our local assisted living facilities, nursing homes and the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical ...
Bouquet: My daughter was admitted to the transfusion unit here at our Dickinson County Healthcare System recently. The care and compassion given was outstanding and I can’t forget to mention the food was enjoyable. Blood donors are special people and can’t be thanked enough. Walking into ...
Thanksgiving has passed and the Christmas season is in full effect. Families now are searching for a Christmas tree. News reports indicate interest in real trees is up this holiday season. But transporting that perfect tree home can be problematic. AAA is reminding drivers this holiday season ...
The Upper Peninsula has lost a former legislator described by another lawmaker as a “true leader.” People are expressing their sorrow over the Sunday passing of former state legislator Tom Casperson. The Republican lawmaker from Escanaba served the 108th District for six years in the ...