On Monday, March 23, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order (EO 2020-21). For at least the next three weeks, all Michigan businesses and operations must temporarily suspend in-person operations that are not necessary to sustain or protect life, and all Michiganders must stay in their homes unless they’re a […]
Some more changes in daily routines for islanders. Island Energies—the Gas Station at the Four Corners is moving to curb-side service only until further notice. Orders can be placed via phone at 448-2007 or email at islandenergies@gmail.com. They ask that you include a phone number in all emailed orders. Fuel sales will be pre-pay only.Hours […]
The Historical Society has decided to cancel their New Deal Art and Music Weekend downstate. The co-event with the Cultural Arts Association was to be a pre-season fundraiser for both organizations. The BIHS issued the following statement: Currently, the Beaver Island Historical Society museums are closed for the winter season. We are still planning to […]
Here is a notice from Island Energies: In light of current circumstances, we have unfortunately reached the point where we need to transition to curb-side service only until further notice. We will still be here to provide the supplies that you need. However, this is in the best interest of the health and safety of […]
The BIC Center received the following material from the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity. We thought the information might be useful so we are posting it here. COVID-19 Announcement Dear Michigan employees and employers, Governor Whitmer, in an effort to protect all Michiganders, today signed Executive Order 2020-21 that directs residents to remain […]
Michigan’s Governor Whitmer’s stay at home order is now in effect. And the result is even less activity downtown than normal for this time of year with almost everyone at home until April 13th. You are OK to go out for food, medicine and other essential things—and to work if you job is essential. On […]
Here’s the full text of Governor Whitmer’s order requiring that all Michigan residents remain at home, subject to exceptions for various essential work and tasks, through the end of the day April 13th. Executive Order 2020-21 (COVID-19) EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2020-21 Temporary requirement to suspend activities that are not necessary to sustain or protect life […]
Well, the other shoe has dropped so to speak. Michigan’s Governor has issued an executive order that requires all people in Michigan to stay at home through April 13. If your job is not essential, you either need to be able to work at home or you are off until the 13th.So, get comfortable with […]
All Michigan residents and most businesses are required to stay in their homes under an executive order issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to slow the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19. Only essential businesses may continue operations. These include health services, food, delivery of essential supplies and communications, among others. The result of the order on […]
There are now 10 COVID-19 cases reported in northern Michigan counties, including two in Charlevoix, one in each of Emmet and Grand Traverse and 2 in Otsego. Meanwhile, state-wide the number of cases has soared past one thousand to 1,035, which is 549 more than Friday. So far, the virus is attributed to nine deaths […]