Coronavirus

Published April 3, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Selfridge airmen help create federal medical station at TCF Center

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/DETROIT — In regard to confirmed COVID-19 cases in Michigan, Detroit has been hardest hit. With 2,858 cases and 101 deaths reported as of April 2, more than any other area in the state, a need has emerged to convert Detroit’s TCF Center into a coronavirus alternate care site. For that to happen, on March 31 and April 1, a team of 10 citizen airmen from the 127th Wing at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township joined approximately 20 other Michigan National Guard members to assist the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, in creating a federal medical station at the TCF Center in Detroit.

Center Line High School donated medical supplies from its emergency medical technician class to St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Pontiac.

Published March 31, 2020

Warren Weekly

Local schools donate supplies to hospitals

WARREN/CENTER LINE — The doctors, nurses and medical personnel at local hospitals taking care of COVID-19 patients will now have more supplies thanks to a recent donation from local school districts.

Prestige Imports LLC in Mount Clemens is doing its part by working with an Iowa distillery, converting from making craft whiskey to now producing hand sanitizer.

Published March 31, 2020

Mount Clemens - Clinton - Harrison Journal

Mount Clemens importer shifts responsibilities amidst COVID-19 crisis

MOUNT CLEMENS — Helping America overcome the COVID-19 pandemic is an all hands on deck effort.

Gilbert's Lodge provides lunch to employees at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit March 30.

Published March 31, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Local restaurant provides meals for hospital employees

DETROIT/ST. CLAIR SHORES — “The support of the community is really what’s keeping the staff going right now,” said Lisa Caradonna, an executive assistant at Ascension St. John Hospital.

Published March 31, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

School officials, lawmakers react to virus’ impact on education

The new coronavirus is testing school and state officials’ ability to adapt as Michigan’s schoolchildren have gone more than two weeks without in-class instruction.Read More

Published March 30, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County launches COVID-19 case map

OAKLAND COUNTY — On March 30, Oakland County Executive David Coulter again stressed the importance of stopping the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic during a press conference to announce a new interactive case map.

Published March 30, 2020

Birmingham - Bloomfield Eagle

‘Look for the helpers’

BIRMINGHAM — If the COVID-19 virus crisis has taught us anything about the Birmingham community, it's that you can keep folks inside, but you certainly can’t keep them down.

Published March 30, 2020

Farmington Press

Downtown Farmington copes with temporary COVID-19 closures

FARMINGTON — After Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-9, temporarily closing theaters, bars, casinos, and several other places of public accommodation, and limited restaurants to carry-out and delivery only, many Farmington businesses have been grappling with what that means for their establishment.

Published March 28, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Sterling Heights cleans way for business to synthesize sanitizer

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights city officials recently moved fast to get a local business help with its goal of manufacturing hand sanitizer, city officials said.

According to a GM statement, the company will begin manufacturing FDA-approved "Level 1" surgical masks in Warren next week. Equipment for the temporary conversion of the Mound Road Powertrain production facility was slated for delivery on March 27.

Published March 27, 2020

Warren Weekly

GM to make surgical masks at Warren Powertrain plant

WARREN — “The Arsenal of Democracy” is retooling to launch a mission of mercy. In a move reminiscent of the massive and critical American industrial contributions that helped defeat Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan during World War II, General Motors Co. on March 27 announced a series of initiatives geared toward fast-tracking the production of medical and personal protective equipment needed to safe lives and battle the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published March 27, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County announces $3 million Small Business Stabilization Fund

OAKLAND COUNTY — In an attempt to offer some relief to small businesses struggling under shutdown orders due to COVID-19, Oakland County Executive David Coulter announced a $3 million Small Business Stabilization Fund March 26.

Published March 25, 2020

Sterling Heights Sentry

Police, fire staff seek to gear up, continue services

STERLING HEIGHTS — Sterling Heights public safety staff and rescuers are thankful for assistance in keeping them safe so they can keep others safe.

The Clinton-Macomb Public Library Main Branch in Clinton Township, as well as the North Branch in Macomb Township and the South Branch in Clinton Township, are temporarily closed.

Published March 24, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Clinton-Macomb Public Library branches temporarily close

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The Clinton-Macomb Public Library branches are closed through at least April 5, but that doesn’t mean patrons will be left in the dark.

Published March 24, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Michigan shuts down in response to COVID-19

METRO DETROIT — All “non-critical” businesses in Michigan were ordered to close by midnight in an executive order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer March 23.

Published March 23, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale, Berkley police adjust to coronavirus pandemic

FERNDALE/BERKLEY — The COVID-19 pandemic has brought forth much uncertainty with what’s happening in the country, but local police authorities want the public to know they’ll always have someone to call when they’re in need.

Macomb Township has declared a state of emergency, causing building closures.

Published March 23, 2020

Macomb Township Chronicle

Macomb Township declares state of emergency

On March 18, Macomb Township Supervisor Janet Dunn declared a state of emergency exists within Macomb Township due to the “unprecedented” COVID-19 situation. That came just days after the same announcement was made for Macomb County.

Chippewa Valley Schools administration building

Published March 23, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Chippewa Valley Schools launches online learning resources amidst pandemic

MACOMB TOWNSHIP/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Following Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s order of statewide closure of all K-12 school buildings through April 5, Chippewa Valley Schools announced that since the district’s spring break is the following week, school will resume April 13.

Published March 23, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Local school districts working virtually with students and families

FRASER/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On March 12, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered the closure of all K-12 school buildings — public, private and boarding — starting March 16 and concluding April 5. At press time, school buildings are scheduled to reopen Monday, April 6.

Published March 23, 2020

Fraser - Clinton Township Chronicle

Fraser mayor issues state of emergency

FRASER — On March 17, Fraser Mayor Mike Carnagie signed a state of emergency as the coronavirus outbreak continues to leave cities and residents with more questions than answers.

Published March 23, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Alone together

METRO DETROIT — Every night at 7 p.m., young kiddos in the Birmingham-Bloomfield area snuggle in with their favorite grownups and log in to a virtual meeting room. The families take turns reading their favorite bedtime story to the other kids in the video chat, and before shutting off their computers, they share a nightly prayer.

Upcoming Events

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Bloomfield Hills

St. Dunstan's presents ‘Leading Ladies’

8 p.m.

St. Dunstan's Theatre

Apr

Grosse Pointe Park

‘Little Shop of Horrors’

8 p.m.

Pierce Middle School

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