CORRECTED VERSION changes overall case count with explanation on the changes COVID-19 Positive Case Count Corrected to 334 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 052 – March 19, 2020 Contact: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112 LANSING, MICH. The count of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases reported by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) today includes results from commercial […]
SBA Disaster Declaration requested by Whitmer Approved LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced today the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved her request for a statewide Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) declaration, opening the opportunity to small businesses to access low-interest loans from the SBA. “This designation unlocks critical financial resources for small businesses […]
Governor Whitmer announced today that Michigan’s licensed distilleries are now permitted to produce ethanol-based hand sanitizers in order to help meet demand as the state of Michigan mitigates the spread of COVID-19. “Even in times of crisis, Michiganders have shown their willingness to step up and help each other,” said Governor Whitmer. “I am profoundly […]
LANSING, MICH. As the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) continues to urge residents to practice social distancing to combat the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), officials today called on healthy residents to continue blood donations to help the state avoid a life-threatening blood shortage. “I was proud to take a few minutes […]
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state increase to 336 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 048 – March 19, 2020 Contact: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112 LANSING, MICH. The count of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases reported by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) today includes results from commercial and clinical labs who recently […]
Dalwhinnie Bakery & Deli will be closed for dine in service until further notice. We will be offering curbside pick up only for the time being with a limited menu. Please call (231.448.2736) in advance to place your order and we will bring your food out to you from the back door. We’d like to […]
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Michigan are now at 65 with new ones in Otsego and Grand Traverse county up north. Closures on the island now include the library and soon, Power’s Hardware.. The library will be closed through the 30th. They are working on plans to make a “take out” service available for books. Power’s […]
Closures now include the library. They’ll be closed through the 30th. They are working on plans to make a “take out” service available for books. Townships have issued a joint press release that details what they are doing to respond to COVID-19. All non-essnetial Township meetings have been cancelled. There will be a meeting of […]
Coronavirus-19 is changing the landscape quickly across our state and community. Wednesday, the B-I-C-S robotics team effectively had its season ended and Beaver Island students away at college received messages that their classes would all be conducted remotely. This morning, our governor has announced a mandatory closure of all public schools in Michigan. For B-I-C-S, […]
Following up on her order closing bars and restaurants, Michigan’s governor has no banned gatherings of 50 or more people in the state. She has also lifted weight restrictions on cargo trucks to allow more efficient delivery of coronavirus supplies. Meantime, the C-D-C is now recommending against ordered bars and restaurants to close in hopes […]