COVID-19 takes the life of former Detroit lawmaker
Photo: former Democratic state senator; Morris Hood II and Governor Gretchen Whitmer On May 12, former Democratic state senator; Morris Hood II, died after a...
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Kids and families can get active at home to save lives
(Family Features) As millions of people across the globe social distance and self-quarantine to help prevent further spread of the novel coronavirus, kids and families...
State issues contracts for technology integration and managing contact tracing volunteers
Photo: Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay As a next critical next step in its COVID-19 response, the state of Michigan has approved contracts to...
Genesee ISD encourages entrepreneurial mindsets in local youth through virtual pitch competition
The Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) is excited to announce its 2nd Annual Countywide Pitch Competition will go on this year… with a twist! The...
Michigan nurse fights COVID-19 and wins battle
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Written by Tanya Terry “Susan” Wilson, 23, has been a nurse for 10 months in Oakland County. Before the...
More opportunities for COVID-19 testing exist in Genesee County
Photo credit: Photo by Martin Sanchez on Unsplash Written by Tanya Terry As of 3 p.m. May 8, there were 46,326 confirmed cases of COVID-19...
Church help center featured on national TV providing aid during pandemic
Local churches are stepping up to the plate to help the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. For instance, the Greater Holy Temple has its R.L....
Winner of 2020 Congressional Art Competition to have artwork on display in U.S Capitol
Photo: Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05), Chief Deputy Whip of the House Democratic Caucus,...
Governor Whitmer Extends Stay Home, Stay Safe Order, while reopening manufacturing
On May 7, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-77 to extend Michigan’s Stay Home, Stay Safe order. The governor’s Stay Home, Stay Safe order...
Consumers Energy Foundation donates $200,000 grant for small, local businesses
A $200,000 grant from the Consumers Energy Foundation will be used to assist small businesses in Genesee County that have suffered economic distress because of...