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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

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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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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Students and alumni from the Dakota High School design technology program took first place in a couple of competitions at Autorama in February. Pictured are Lucas Costello, left, Noah Zielinski, Sean Chotkowski, Branden Sharrer, Luke Lapansi and Tony Ciranni.

Published March 18, 2020

Dakota design program rides to first place at Autorama

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A local design program did not disappoint at Autorama.

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Macomb Township discusses ethics board

Published March 18, 2020

Macomb Township discusses ethics board

MACOMB TOWNSHIP — A conversation regarding an ethics board will continue later this month.

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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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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 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.

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Beaumont Health opens curbside screening, testing for COVID-19

Published March 16, 2020

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. 

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Published March 16, 2020

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.

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Published March 16, 2020

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.

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Published March 13, 2020

Bill on wrongful conviction compensation signed into law

LANSING — Individuals wrongly sent to prison and later exonerated will now have more time to file claims with the Michigan Court of Claims to receive financial compensation from the state.

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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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