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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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Published March 17, 2020

St. Clair Shores closes buildings to public in response to coronavirus pandemic

Following an executive order by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the city of St. Clair Shores closed the Public Library, Senior Activity Center, Civic Arena and Golf Course to the public as of March 16 to minimize the community spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19.

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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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Published March 13, 2020

Archdiocese of Detroit suspends public Mass

METRO DETROIT — Detroit Archbishop Allen Vigneron announced March 13 that public masses would be suspended throughout the Archdiocese of Detroit until Holy Week because of the spread of coronavirus.

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March 13, a State of Emergency was announced for Macomb County to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus. No cases of coronavirus have been reported in Macomb County.

Published March 13, 2020

State of emergency declared in Macomb County

While cases of coronavirus in Oakland and Wayne counties have been confirmed, Macomb County hasn’t seen any just yet. Nonetheless, on March 13, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel announced a state of emergency for Macomb County to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus. 

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Published March 13, 2020

Beaumont establishes COVID-19 hotline, restrictions for visitors, curbside screening

METRO DETROIT — As statewide action continues to be rapidly put in place to stop the potential spread of COVID-19, Beaumont Health has joined in to help by creating a novel coronavirus hotline and by implementing visitor safety restrictions at all eight of its hospitals to mitigate the virus’ spread. 

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Published March 12, 2020

St. Clair Shores takes precautions in wake of COVID-19 reports

Although the risk of the coronavirus to the general public is reportedly considered low, state, county and local governments have stepped up preparedness efforts after two Michigan residents tested presumptive positive for COVID-19, announced late March 10. 

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Published March 12, 2020

Huron-Clinton Metroparks offers new pass trade up program

METRO DETROIT — The metroparks’ new Pass Trade Up program allows park visitors to trade in their daily park passes for discounts off a 2020 annual pass. 

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Published March 11, 2020

The Friday 5 — March 13-15

Your guide to this weekend's events

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Non-homestead millage approved by Lakeview voters

Published March 11, 2020

Non-homestead millage approved by Lakeview voters

With nearly 4,000 votes in favor, the Lakeview Public Schools operating millage proposal passed March 10.

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State, local officials tout importance of census participation

Published March 11, 2020

State, local officials tout importance of census participation

MACOMB COUNTY — Citizens in Macomb County and all across Michigan are being implored to “Be Counted.”

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Published March 11, 2020

Teachers, students and parents navigate active shooter preparedness

METRO DETROIT — Rochester Hills resident Corsu Moran said being a child today is vastly different than when she was in grade school.

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Published March 11, 2020

Make a huge difference at home with a new paint hue

METRO DETROIT — So you’ve been looking over a spectrum of color swatches and have found the perfect paint to match your interior design vision. But to transform your walls from a canvas to a masterpiece, it takes some knowledge, foresight and care, according to home painting tipsters.

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As of 11 p.m. March 10, votes were still being tallied for the MISD's Regional Enhancement millage proposal.

Published March 10, 2020

MISD millage proposal passes

MACOMB COUNTY —The Macomb Intermediate School District Regional enhancement millage proposal got the green light March 10.

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On March 10, voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties soundly approved a millage renewal for the Detroit Institute of Arts. The renewed millage runs from 2022 through 2031.

Published March 10, 2020

DIA millage renewal passes in all three counties

MACOMB/OAKLAND/WAYNE COUNTIES — On March 10, voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties approved a millage renewal for the Detroit Institute of Arts.

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Published March 10, 2020

Readers share their workouts that work

METRO DETROIT — At the age of 71, John Blakowski is arguably in the best shape of his life. He shows no signs of slowing down, especially during retirement.

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Scooters to hit Nautical Mile soon

Published March 6, 2020

Scooters to hit Nautical Mile soon

ST. CLAIR SHORES — A year after signing a contract and putting down a deposit to bring short-term rental bikes to the Nautical Mile, it appears that the area will first see electric scooters along Jefferson Avenue.

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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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