The COVID-19 virus pandemic is beginning to stretch the resources of volunteer organizations thin. One such group is the American Red Cross. While the Red Cross is asking for people to step up and donate blood; unfortunately, there are some out there that are using this emergency to perpetrate scams. […]
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Mackinac Bridge going “cashless” due to COVID-19
In accordance with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendations designed to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) will not accept cash transactions starting March 21. Until further notice, Mackinac Bridge customers will need to pay with a […]
Trump says US will close the border with Canada to ‘non-essential’ traffic
President Donald Trump said Wednesday morning that the United States will temporarily close its border with Canada to “non-essential traffic” due to the coronavirus pandemic. “We will be, by mutual consent, temporarily closing our Northern Border with Canada to non-essential traffic,” Trump wrote on Twitter. “Trade will not be affected. Details […]
Algoma Public Health Reports First Positive COVID-19 Case in Region. Traveler came through Chippewa International Airport!
(SooToday.com) – This evening Algoma Public Health confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in the Algoma region. A woman in her 50s returned to Algoma on March 15, 2020 from the United States. She developed respiratory symptoms and notified Algoma Public Health (APH) on March 16, 2020. APH facilitated EMS transportation to […]
SAULT SEAL RECREATION AREA CLOSED FOR THE SEASON
Due to the weather conditions, the Sault Seal Recreation Area will be closed for the season effective today, March 17, 2020
SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. — In a continued effort to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID19), Kewadin Casinos will be temporarily closing all five Kewadin Casinos, located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Kewadin Casinos has been closely monitoring the situation and made adjustments as needed including the postponement of events and […]
ALL CITY FACILITIES WILL BE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC EFFECTIVE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2020
WE WILL CONTINUE TO SERVE THE PUBLIC BY APPOINTMENT ONLY To protect the health and safety of our employees and so that we can continue to provide the essential services that we perform we are asking that all unsolicited visitors and vendors please avoid in person visits to City Hall […]
Whitmer Expands Unemployment Benefits
Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order today temporarily expanding unemployment benefit eligibility through April 14 in another response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Under the executive order, unemployment benefits are extended to: Workers who have an unanticipated family care responsibility, like child care due to school closures or carrying for […]
Pickford Fire Destroys Barn, Kills Hogs
(9and10News) – An early morning fire destroyed a barn that housed dozens of hogs. The owners say the fire started just after 5 a.m. on Friday South of Pickford on East M-48. Four fire departments responded but were unable to save the hogs or barn. They cleared the scene just after […]
Bars, Restaurants Face Sanctions On Crowds, More Restrictions Likely
(GONGWER NEWS) – Michigan’s bars and restaurants risk losing their licenses to sell alcohol should they ignore Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order limiting assemblies of people in a single space to 250, and Ms. Whitmer signaled Sunday night that more restrictions are likely. Hours after the governors in Illinois and […]