Coronavirus

Victoria McGill, left, of Royal Oak, and her 7-month-old labradoodle, Biscuit, stand beside Ellen Marshall, who coaches at Trainers Academy in Troy. Marshall wears a see-through face mask in order to help McGill lip-read.

Published October 27, 2020

See-through masks help local hearing-impaired woman

TROY — Victoria McGill has long visited Trainers Academy in Troy to train her pooches. Recently she took her third dog, a labradoodle named Biscuit, there for an intermediate-level class.

Health experts advise getting flu vaccine to avoid ‘twindemic’

Published October 27, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Health experts advise getting flu vaccine to avoid ‘twindemic’

ROYAL OAK — Doctors at Beaumont Health are advising that people get the flu vaccine now more than ever in order to prevent the possible double whammy of an outbreak of influenza combined with COVID-19.

Amaiya Wright, right, and Gabrielle McNutt post for a photo under a teepee made of sticks at Bauervic Woods Park in Southfield. With over 350 votes, the photo was selected as the city’s 2020 Photo Prize winner.

Published October 21, 2020

Southfield Sun

Photo shot during COVID stress-relieving nature tour captures prize

SOUTHFIELD — Timothy McNutt has lived in Southfield for 20 years, and despite two decades in the city, there were still areas left undiscovered. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, McNutt was laid off from his job, and his kids were put into online schooling.

Local officials advise caution Halloween night

Published October 20, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak, Clawson officials advise caution Halloween night

ROYAL OAK/CLAWSON — As Halloween is a national holiday, local jurisdictions can neither legislate nor cancel Halloween.

Eric Florka works in Royal Oak as a gas line worker for Consumers Energy after surviving his battle with COVID-19.

Published October 20, 2020

Royal Oak Review

COVID-19 survivor, hospitalized 44 days, encourages people to ‘mask up’

ROYAL OAK — Ever since 48-year-old Eric Florka’s unique and life-threatening encounter with COVID-19, he has become a strong advocate for wearing facial coverings to prevent the spread of the virus.

Published October 20, 2020

C&G Newspapers

State launches new weekly data on COVID-19 school outbreaks

METRO DETROIT — As students begin to transition to in-person learning, Michigan families can now see if there are COVID-19 outbreaks within their schools, colleges and universities.

Published October 20, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Don’t let isolation lead to stagnation

METRO DETROIT — Many of us, fortunately, have been able to avoid contracting the dangerous COVID-19 virus.

Published October 20, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Social media serves as saving grace for seniors in COVID era

METRO DETROIT — The list of essential items needed to get through the COVID-19 pandemic goes well beyond personal protection equipment.

Published October 20, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Grosse Pointe City Council addresses unused vacation time during pandemic

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The COVID-19 pandemic has upended virtually every aspect of life — including vacation time.

Mayor Rob Kalman said Keego Harbor has taken advantage of grant money cities have received to help with COVID-related expenses. Kalman said that “grants play a big part in sustaining city operations.”

Published October 15, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Federal assistance bolsters communities’ COVID resources in Keego Harbor

KEEGO HARBOR — The toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on local economies has been at least somewhat relieved due to assistance from the federal government.

Farmington council extends outdoor dining rules through April 2021

Published October 7, 2020

Farmington Press

Farmington council extends outdoor dining rules through April 2021

FARMINGTON — If you’ve enjoyed dining outside at one of Farmington’s many restaurant pop-up patios, then you’re in luck. Farmington City Council members unanimously voted to extend the relaxed zoning requirements that originally allowed those patios to be erected.

Coping strategies offered for seniors during pandemic

Published October 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Coping strategies offered for seniors during pandemic

CLINTON TOWNSHIP/MACOMB TOWNSHIP — As part of its “Living Well at CMPL” series, the Clinton-Macomb Public Library hosted a Zoom presentation Sept. 23 regarding mental health during COVID-19.

Published October 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Economists say Oakland County primed for economic recovery from COVID-19

OAKLAND COUNTY — At the epicenter of Michigan’s first wave of COVID-19 in southeast Michigan in March, Oakland County’s economy took hit after hit.

Published October 6, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Macomb County will not issue mask mandate

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County is not enforcing a mask mandate. County Executive Mark Hackel said Oct. 6 that the county “will continue to operate as it did before the Court made its decision,” referencing the Michigan Supreme Court’s Oct. 2 ruling that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer does not have the legal authority to extend or declare states of emergency in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published October 5, 2020

C&G Newspapers

State, Oakland County see uptick in substance abuse during COVID

OAKLAND COUNTY — Long before the United States was battling the COVID-19 pandemic, an epidemic plagued our neighborhoods and took lives without prejudice.

Published October 2, 2020

Warren Weekly

COVID-19 cases confirmed in WWPS days after district resumes in-person learning

WARREN — On Sept. 28, Warren Woods Public Schools opened its buildings for in-person learning after conducting virtual schooling Aug. 31 through Sept. 25.

Published October 2, 2020

C&G Newspapers

EGLE, MDHHS launch pilot program for COVID-19 sewer testing

LANSING/MACOMB COUNTY — The state of Michigan is devoting more money toward local public health department efforts to coordinate with local governments, universities and other institutions in relation to COVID-19 wastewater testing programs.

Southfield resident Willie Bell is pictured at his home Sept. 17. Bell’s nonprofit organization, Family Assistance for Renaissance Men, will hold a COVID-19 testing and health education fair Oct. 3 at the Silver Garden events center.

Published September 22, 2020

Southfield Sun

COVID survivor to hold testing and health education fair

SOUTHFIELD — Willie Bell loves to help people. The Southfield resident is the founder and CEO of Family Assistance for Renaissance Men, a nonprofit organization that helps fathers and children.

Published September 18, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

St. Clair Shores seniors express joy, caution as fitness center reopens

ST. CLAIR SHORES — After a months-long hiatus, the fitness center at the St. Clair Shores Senior Activity Center is back open for business.

Published September 18, 2020

C&G Newspapers

New program offers tuition-free classes to essential workers

LANSING — Michigan employees considered essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic this past spring will now have the opportunity to enroll in college classes at no cost.