Coronavirus

Published August 11, 2020

C&G Newspapers

L’anse Creuse board approves for face-to-face, virtual learning options

A special Aug. 10 board meeting of the L’Anse Creuse Public Schools Board of Education was held for the purpose of discussing its return to school plan.

State opioid overdose rates increase during pandemic

Published August 10, 2020

C&G Newspapers

State opioid overdose rates increase during pandemic

METRO DETROIT — Stress and isolation are being identified as triggers as statistics show substantial increases in opioid overdoses since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Published August 7, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Lake Front Park pool closes after lifeguard tests positive for COVID-19

GROSSE POINTE WOODS/ST. CLAIR SHORES — One month after the Lake Front Park Aquatic Facility opened for the summer, city officials had to close it down after a pool lifeguard tested positive for COVID-19.

Published August 6, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital sees decrease in number of COVID-19 patients

WEST BLOOMFIELD — Despite an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases reported in Michigan, the news has been better at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.

Published July 27, 2020

Farmington Press

Hillside PTA awarded $5,000 in COVID-19 relief funding

FARMINGTON HILLS — Hillside Parent Teacher Association board members are celebrating a $5,000 COVID-19 relief grant from the National PTA and social media app Tik Tok, and for being the only PTA in Michigan to receive funding under the grant’s first phase.

Published July 27, 2020

Woodward Talk

Ferndale theaters discuss challenges of COVID-19 closures

FERNDALE — Businesses around the world were hit hard when the COVID-19 pandemic began. But as some work to stay open after restrictions loosened in Michigan, entertainment venues have stayed shut down.

Published July 24, 2020

St. Clair Shores Sentinel

Despite creativity and support, St. Clair Shores businesses struggle through pandemic

ST. CLAIR SHORES — Payroll protection plans, streamlined processes for outdoor seating permits and stimulus packages have all tried to take the bite out of the economic slump brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, but some local business owners say it’s not enough.

Resident uses limerick writing to help get her through the pandemic

Published July 23, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Resident uses limerick writing to help get her through the pandemic

WEST BLOOMFIELD — When West Bloomfield resident Jessie Tashjian Macri picked up a copy of Reader’s Digest earlier this year, little did she know at the time how much it would come to impact the quality of her life.

Published July 23, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

Family pushes forward with wedding during pandemic

WEST BLOOMFIELD — For many around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic brought life to a screeching halt. But for others, this year has been as exciting and filled with as many adventures as any other.

Masks must be worn inside Jay Birds Rotisserie and Grill, 24480 10 Mile Road in Southfield.

Published July 21, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Oakland County leaders, police weigh in on mask mandate

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you’re looking to make or keep friends in 2020, you’d be wise to steer clear of the topic of mask mandates.

Published July 21, 2020

Rochester Post

Adams football student tests positive for COVID-19

ROCHESTER HILLS — A student on the Adams High School football team has tested positive for COVID-19 after a staffer tested positive earlier, according to the Rochester Community Schools district.

Published July 21, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Neff Park pool reopens after staffers test negative for COVID-19

GROSSE POINTE CITY — The Neff Park pool in Grosse Pointe City reopened July 17 after being closed for about a week because a lifeguard self-reported a positive COVID-19 test on July 9.

A pair of Lighthouse volunteers load a truck with food boxes containing perishable and nonperishable food for distribution.

Published July 21, 2020

Royal Oak Review

Royal Oak offers assistance for residents affected by COVID-19

ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak City Commission recently appropriated a large portion of its CARES Act allocation from the federal government to three social service programs for city residents affected by COVID-19.

Eastpointe Mayor Monique Owens will be participating in a program aimed at educating community leaders on economic recovery.

Published July 17, 2020

Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider

Eastpointe mayor participating in COVID-19 economic recovery program

EASTPOINTE — Eastpointe Mayor Monique Owens will be among 40 mayors from across the country taking part in a program sponsored by the Bloomberg Harvard Leadership Initiative to help communities recover from the impact of the COVID-19 quarantine.

Local leaders, police weigh mask mandate

Published July 16, 2020

C&G Newspapers

To ticket or not to ticket: Local leaders, police weigh mask mandate

OAKLAND COUNTY — If you’re looking to make or keep friends in 2020, you’d be wise to steer clear of the topic of mask mandates.

COVID-19 takes financial toll on Henry Ford WB Hospital

Published July 16, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

COVID-19 takes financial toll on Henry Ford WB Hospital

WEST BLOOMFIELD — When some think about the kind of businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, they may focus on places such as restaurants and movie theaters.

Published July 16, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

WB resident makes documentary about COVID-19

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” could aptly apply to West Bloomfield resident Torin Caplan.

WB supervisor discusses potential financial effects of pandemic

Published July 16, 2020

West Bloomfield Beacon

WB supervisor discusses potential financial effects of pandemic

WEST BLOOMFIELD — The township has enjoyed some robust times over the years, but Supervisor Steven Kaplan recently acknowledged that, like so many other communities, “we’ve been affected” by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Macomb County Planning and Economic Development Director Vicky Rad discuss the second round of pandemic-related grants July 8, this time for businesses with 50-plus employees.

Published July 13, 2020

C&G Newspapers

Macomb County businesses with 50-plus employees can apply for $10,000 grants

MACOMB COUNTY — On July 8, Macomb County announced the second round of business sustainability grants, totaling $5 million for businesses with 50 or more employees.

Published July 13, 2020

Grosse Pointe Times

Neff Park pool closes temporarily after lifeguard tests positive for COVID-19

GROSSE POINTE CITY — As of July 13, the Neff Park pool in Grosse Pointe City remained closed because a lifeguard self-reported a positive COVID-19 test July 9.