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Published March 17, 2020

Grosse Pointe Woods City buildings close, activities canceled in wake of COVID-19

GROSSE POINTE WOODS — In light of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, Grosse Pointe Woods officials are taking precautionary measures.

Published March 17, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Whitmer closes schools statewide, local colleges also shut down

GROSSE POINTES — With state and local officials on high alert during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced March 12 that all K-12 school buildings — including those in the Grosse Pointe Public School System — would be closed in the state from March 16 through April 5.

Published March 17, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Presidential primary draws more than 40% of voters in most Pointes

GROSSE POINTES — They may not have headed to the polls in droves — more voters than usual took advantage of the state’s no-excuse absentee voting to cast their ballots ahead of time — but voters in the Grosse Pointes did make their voices heard during the presidential primary election March 10.

Published March 17, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointes adapt to pandemic

GROSSE POINTES — With closures and event cancellations cropping up as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, good advice for local residents planning on visiting anything from businesses to nonprofits would be to call first.

Published March 17, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointes take steps to reduce spread of COVID-19

GROSSE POINTES — The spread of COVID-19 in Michigan is changing the way cities do business.

Published March 17, 2020

Woodward Talk

Coronavirus pandemic affects local high school musical productions

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — Students at both Ferndale and Berkley High schools had been hard at work for months preparing for their respective spring musicals.

METRO DETROIT — Effective March 17, SMART is offering free fares on all its services in order to eliminate the need for passengers to interact with fare boxes and maintain greater distance from drivers.

Published March 17, 2020

C&G Newspapers

SMART service reductions to begin March 23

METRO DETROIT — Beginning Monday, March 23, SMART will reduce fixed route services across metro Detroit.

Published March 17, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores closes buildings to public in response to coronavirus pandemic

Following an executive order by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the city of St. Clair Shores closed the Public Library, Senior Activity Center, Civic Arena and Golf Course to the public as of March 16 to minimize the community spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19.

Published March 16, 2020

Advertiser Times

Harper Woods Schools to provide meals, schoolwork for students during closure

HARPER WOODS — The Harper Woods School District announced that it will be providing free breakfast and lunch meal pickups on weekdays during the statewide mandated school closures.

Several mitigation measures regarding the coronavirus situation were declared March 12 in Macomb Township. All public buildings will be sprayed with disinfectant using electronic spray technology, and the Parks and Recreation Department has canceled all programs within the department through May 1.

Published March 16, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township announces COVID-19 mitigation measures

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — Add Macomb Township to the list of municipalities trying to be proactive in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.

Published March 16, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights suspends city recreational activities due to coronavirus

STERLING HEIGHTS — The new coronavirus has swiftly forced a new way of life on Sterling Heights residents, students and beyond.

Beaumont Health opens curbside screening, testing for COVID-19

Published March 16, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Beaumont Health opens curbside screening, testing for COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — In an effort to continue to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19 and ensure individuals are receiving the proper care, Beaumont Health has opened curbside screening at all eight of its hospitals.

Published March 16, 2020

C&G Newspapers

New in-home mental health assistance offered to Macomb County families

MACOMB COUNTY — When it comes to issues of mental health, sometimes people can’t wait to make an appointment or drive to see a professional — and that is twice as true for kids.

Published March 16, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe, Roseville residents cast their votes in Michigan primary

EASTPOINTE/ROSEVILLE — On March 10, Michigan residents went to the polls for the 2020 presidential primary. Eastpointe and Roseville residents were among them.

Roseville artist explores life’s mixture of light and darkness

Published March 16, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Roseville artist explores life’s mixture of light and darkness

ROSEVILLE — While many artists dream of having their work hung up in museums and being admired by adoring crowds, most artists work locally and create pieces for use in small projects or just because they enjoy the process of creating.

Published March 16, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Walk for Warmth raises more than $18,000

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb Community Action is reporting a successful result from this year’s Walk for Warmth fundraiser at Macomb Mall.

Published March 16, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Stepping Out with the Stars to benefit Turning Point

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Turning Point, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, will be hosting its annual fundraiser, Stepping Out with the Stars, April 24 in partnership with the Arthur Murray Dance Studio of Sterling Heights to benefit survivors of domestic abuse.

Published March 16, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Utica Parks and Recreation to host parent-child dance in May

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Utica Parks and Recreation will bring families together for a new type of fun night out that will be full of memories.

Published March 16, 2020

Shelby - Utica News

Shelby Township responds to coronavirus pandemic

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — After the recent outbreak of the coronavirus COVID-19, the township is asking people to exercise discretion before attending township events and facilities, as the township follows the advice of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Macomb County Department of Health and Community Services to limit gatherings of more than 100 people.

Published March 15, 2020

Woodward Talk

Berkley, Ferndale school districts react to closings amid coronavirus pandemic

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — After the number of presumed positive cases of COVID-19 reached 12 in Michigan, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced March 12 that all K-12 school buildings will be closed in the state from March 16 through April 5.

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