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Published March 23, 2020

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. 

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Published March 23, 2020

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.

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Published March 23, 2020

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.

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Published March 22, 2020

Hospital official, cleaning expert tell how to keep homes clean, sanitized

METRO DETROIT — COVID-19 has forced many people into their homes to help stop the spread of the viral disease.

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Published March 21, 2020

Oakland County orders closure of malls, outdoor playgrounds

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division has ordered the closure of all shopping malls and outdoor playgrounds, and even more steps are under consideration, according to a March 21 press release from the county.

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Published March 20, 2020

Hospitals continue with visitor restrictions, announce online urgent care

METRO DETROIT — On March 19, Ascension St. John Hospital officials updated its visitor restrictions for all of its hospitals and ambulatory sites. The restrictions are consistent with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive order to help protect the health and safety of patients, families, and health care staff from the spread of COVID-19.

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Published March 20, 2020

Henry Ford begins in-house, same-day COVID-19 testing

METRO DETROIT — On March 16, Henry Ford Health System began in-house, same-day testing for COVID-19.

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Published March 20, 2020

Clinton Township businesses react to pandemic

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — The coronavirus pandemic has caused significant disruptions across the country. The local business community has not been spared disruptions, with differing results.

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Published March 20, 2020

Courts forced to respond to coronavirus concerns

MACOMB COUNTY — It was only a matter of time before the coronavirus crisis made its way into local courts.

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Lenten fish fries changed, canceled over coronavirus concerns

Published March 19, 2020

Lenten fish fries changed, canceled over coronavirus concerns

METRO DETROIT — On any given Friday during Lent, St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church hosts between 700 and 800 people for dinner in its banquet center on Ryan Road in Warren.

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Published March 19, 2020

The Friday 5 — March 20-23

Your guide to staying at home this weekend

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Published March 18, 2020

Beaumont Health announces first COVID-19 death at hospital

METRO DETROIT — Beaumont Health officials reported March 18 that an approximately 50-year-old male patient who tested positive for COVID-19 and was under the health network’s care passed away. The man died at a Beaumont Hospital in Wayne County, per a press release. He had underlying medical conditions. 

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Brian Kay stands before the Clinton Township Board of Trustees March 2 after learning he was unanimously selected to take over as the next director of the Parks and Recreation Department.

Published March 18, 2020

New Parks and Recreation director chosen in Clinton Township

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — This July, Brian Kay will have spent six years within the Clinton Township Parks and Recreation Department.

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Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy Director Liesl Clark shakes hands with Shiga Director General Yasuhisa Ishikawa Jan. 27 after signing a memorandum of understanding aimed to further preserve and advocate for freshwater bodies.

Published March 18, 2020

EGLE, Japanese govt. sign agreement to preserve, restore lake environments

LANSING — The state of Michigan is working with Japan in a joint effort to preserve and restore lake environments.

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Published March 18, 2020

Clinton Township clerk removed as FOIA coordinator, replaced by township attorney

CLINTON TOWNSHIP — On March 2, Clinton Township Clerk Kim Meltzer was unanimously removed as the township’s Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, coordinator.

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This artist rendering shows the proposed new Macomb County Jail. Phase one of the project would be new construction, with maintained existing housing operation. Phase two calls for new construction, with existing facility demolition and final site reconfiguration.

Published March 18, 2020

Further details provided on proposed new jail in Macomb County

MACOMB COUNTY — Macomb County residents will have a chance to vote on a new jail this summer.

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At the March 11 Macomb County Board of Commissioners meeting, over a dozen Macomb County residents voiced their opinion on a proposed resolution to make Macomb County a Second Amendment sanctuary county.

Published March 18, 2020

Macomb County commission doesn’t entertain resolution

MOUNT CLEMENS — The topic of making Macomb County a Second Amendment sanctuary county was once again brought up at the county level.

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Published March 18, 2020

As spring equinox nears, look to the stars

METRO DETROIT — Whether it’s a distant planet aglow amid clusters of stars, meteors streaking across the sky or a couple of familiar constellations, you see a lot by simply looking up.

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Published March 18, 2020

Be prepared with a home emergency kit

METRO DETROIT — There’s no way to tell when an emergency will hit — whether it’s a power outage, tornado, flood, storm, or even a pandemic — so the best way to make sure you’re prepared is by building a home emergency kit.

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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

SMART service reductions to begin March 23

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

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The events in our calendar were submitted prior to the coronavirus crisis. As efforts have increased to contain the spread of the coronavirus, many events have been canceled. Read More... On March 13, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order to cancel all events statewide that involve more than 250 people. It is recommended that you call ahead if you still intend to attend one of these events.

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