As Michigan moves to Stage 4 of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s MI Safe Start plan, the Department of Natural Resources has determined official opening dates for state park and state forest campgrounds, state harbors and other DNR-managed outdoor spaces – just in time for the summer season. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic,…
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced a group of 25 leaders in health care and education to serve on the COVID-19 return to learn advisory council. The group of experts includes educators, parents, and students who will work closely with the governor as she continues to put the…
IRON MOUNTAIN, MICH. – Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center (OGJVAMC) is working on a plan to reintroduce health care services as VA starts reopening after COVID-19 shutdowns. The facility will begin expanding some services June 2, 2020. “The safety of Veterans and staff is the highest priority when…
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-110, rescinding her Safer at Home order and moving the entire state to phase four of the MI Safe Start Plan. The governor’s order will allow retailers to reopen on June 4 and restaurants to reopen on June 8, both subject…
Peter White Public Library: FB Live Bedtime Storytime Fridays May 8, 15, 22, 29: 7pm-7:30pm. Get in your PJ’s and snuggle up with your grownup for this special bedtime storytime. Kids of all ages welcome to tune in. To join the live storytime, Like us on Facebook @PeterWhitePublicLibraryYouthServices. Recordings of…
The Crusher, the Midwest’s most challenging enhanced gravel bike race, offers all riders an opportunity to explore Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P.) gravel, two-tracks and fire roads for a day of extreme physical endurance, personal exploration and adventure this July. In response to COVID-19, this year’s race will be held virtually…
MARQUETTE, MI – On June 1st, UGL will open the Upper Great Lakes Marquette Family Health Center, located at 1414 W. Fair Avenue, Suite 242. Services available will include medical (primary care), behavioral health, and addiction medicine. Nationally recognized for providing high quality health care services, UGL uses evidenced-based methods…
(LANSING, MICH) Deadlines are fast approaching for people who lost their health insurance due to layoffs, reduced hours, or a change in income during the COVID-19 pandemic to take advantage of low or no-cost health care options available through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Consumers in these situations must sign up for health insurance…
MARQUETTE, MI: The Marquette Downtown Development Authority (DDA) launched the Downtown Marquette Online Marketplace Farmers Market on May 17 in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic regarding large gatherings and social distancing parameters. Transitioning to a physical market will be assessed as a possible option later in the season. “The Online Marketplace…
Negaunee, MI – May 27, 2020 – Today the Negaunee Irontown Association announced the cancellation of Negaunee’s annual Pioneer Days. This decision includes all events associated with Pioneer Days including the annual parade…