LANSING – On Saturday Governor Whitmer extended the time Bars and restaurants must remain closed for another two weeks throug April 13. She is quoted in the Lansing State Journal as saying “I know these changes will be hard, but they are temporary, and they are necessary to slow the spread of the virus and […]
Beginning Monday, March 23, McDonoughs Market is implementing new store hours and procedures. They will be open Monday – Saturday 10 – 4, Sunday, 11 – 1. For the foreseeable future, they prefer that you place orders by email or phone call. They will do your shopping based on your list and have it ready […]
March 20, 2020 To Beaver Island full-time residents, seasonal residents, families, businesses, and visitors: Beaver Island should not be considered a “safe haven” for those seeking to avoid the Coronavirus. On the contrary, Coronavirus cases are likely to occur on Beaver Island, and the consequences to those on the Island could be more devastating than […]
The Shamrock has substantially expanded their take out menu. Click through to see it.
With the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the state’s workforce, the Michigan Department of Treasury is offering collections assistance to newly unemployed Michiganders currently paying on past-due state tax debts or other state debts. Effective immediately, individuals who have been laid off or had their place of employment closed due to COVID-19 should reach out to […]
LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-19, which allows tenants and mobile home owners to remain in their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic even if they are unable to stay current on their rent. The order also relieves courts from certain statutory restrictions to enable them to stay eviction-related proceedings until after […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2020 Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Clarifying Restrictions on Price Gouging LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-18, which included minor clarifications of her executive order that temporarily imposed enhanced restrictions on the excessive pricing of goods, materials, emergency supplies, and consumer food items. Since the onset […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2020 Contact: BrownT56@michigan.gov Governor Whitmer Orders Temporary Restrictions on Non-Essential Medical and Dental Procedures LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-17, which imposes temporary restrictions on non-essential medical and dental procedures beginning as soon as possible but no later than March 21, 2020 at 5:00pm. Executive Order 2020-17 states […]
The Michigan Department of Attorney General has surpassed 800 consumer complaints of price-gouging related to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), as the office today received a complaint of a new COVID-19 scam making an appearance in Michigan. Meanwhile, the Attorney General’s office has sent another business a cease and desist letter for selling high-priced face masks. […]
Charlevoix County Transit has announced that they are eliminating fares and adding delivery service for Beaver Island. This is aimed at helping those who need assistance getting food and other essential supplies. Delivery of groceries, food pantry, and senior meals will begin immediately. To arrange for delivery, please call at least one day in advance […]