The Department of Health and Human Services chief medical director over Medicaid, and one of the leaders of the state’s response to the opioid crisis, has been formally reprimanded and fined $3,000 as part of a consent order stemming from allegations he broke the law governing the prescription of opioids. […]
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Chippewa County Health Dept Offering Free Community COVID-19 Testing
CHIPPEWA County, Michigan – Chippewa County Health Department, its community partners, and the Michigan National Guard, are offering free COVID-19 testing in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan this weekend! No symptoms, doctor’s order, or appointment necessary! Testing is available to any Michigan resident, 18 years and older. State ID or driver’s […]
Coast Guard responding to report of aground barge in lower St Marys River.
Today, at 12:30 a.m. EST, the Coast Guard Sector Sault Sainte Marie Command Center received notification that the Barge PML2501 (length: 302 feet) towed by Towing Vessel Anglian Lady (length: 132 feet) is aground in the lower St. Marys River, near Sweets Point. Both vessels are Canadian. The barge is […]
Canada-U.S. border restrictions to extend until late July amid coronavirus
(REUTERS) – Canada and the United States are set to extend a ban on non-essential travel to late July as both countries seek to control the spread of the coronavirus, according to three sources familiar with the matter. Washington and Ottawa introduced month-long restrictions in March and renewed them in […]
Stolen Vehicle – Attempted Entry to Residence in Kinross
Kinross Police Department has asked the Sheriff Department to share the following information and needs your help to identify the suspect. On June 8, 2020 at approximately 8pm, a white male stole a vehicle from the Kinross DPW. (2012 Chevy Equinox, Silver) Shortly after the theft a citizen noticed a […]
Northern MI Chamber Aliance Applauds Region’s Businesses In Setting Reopening Example For State
NORTHERN MI – The Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance recognized the efforts of northern Michigan’s business owners, workforce, and community members to stay safe to stay open as Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the June 10 move of regions 6 and 8 to Phase 5 of the MI Safe Start Plan and […]
Skerbeck Carnivals cancel 2020 season
PRESS RELEASE Making the touch call with our partners to cancel, put on hold, and postpone events for our 2020 season has not been a light decision. This pandemic and time of uncertainty will not stop our family from doing what we have always done, provided fun entertainment. But alas, […]
Salons, Barbers, Theaters and Gyms to re-open June 10
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Orders 2020-114 and 2020-115 to reopen more regions and economic sectors under the MI Safe Start Plan. Starting on June 10, Regions 6 and 8 — which include much of northern Michigan and all of the Upper Peninsula — will advance […]
Michigan Supreme Court rejects case challenging Gov. Whitmer’s emergency powers
LANSING – The Michigan Supreme Court has refused to directly take up a challenge by the Michigan Legislature to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s emergency powers, saying the case should follow the normal appeal route to the Michigan Court of Appeals. In a 4-3 decision, the Supreme Court issued an order Thursday that said: […]
DNR announces opening dates for campgrounds, harbors and other outdoor spaces
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, […]