COVID-19 2020

State offers new resources to help with unemployment online issues. 

April 10, 2020

State offers new resources to help with unemployment online issues.  LANSING — Record numbers of Michiganders are now unemployed because of Gov. Whitmer’s executive order shutting down many Michigan businesses. Many of those people have been unable to access the state’s online unemployment services. To better serve Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) claimants experiencing MILogin and Michigan Web Account Manager (MiWAM)…

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WSCC postpones commencement. 

April 10, 2020

WSCC postpones commencement.  VICTORY TOWNSHIP — In response to Governor Whitmer’s executive order extension, West Shore Community College has postponed its May 1 commencement ceremony, a decision taken by numerous colleges and universities across the country as a result of the coronavirus health emergency.  The college is exploring options for holding a commencement ceremony at a later date, but no…

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Hamlin Township transfer site schedule changes.

April 10, 2020

Hamlin Township transfer site schedule changes. HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Hamlin Township Transfer Site will be closed on the following Wednesdays:  April 15; April 22 and April 29.  The site will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. The recycling center is available for use.  The township is currently using the honor system and requests residents secure their April…

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Sen. VanderWall calls for plan to get Michigan working again.

April 9, 2020

Sen. VanderWall calls for plan to get Michigan working again. LANSING — Today, Sen. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) said Thursday that Gov. Whitmer’s extension of her “Stay Home, Stay Safe” executive order through April 30 lacks a vision for the state’s return to more normal living. “While taking extraordinary safety measures, including staying home, has been beneficial in helping slow the…

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Stay at home order extended to April 30.

April 9, 2020

Stay at home order extended to April 30. LANSING — Today, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended the state’s stay at home order to April 30. The order, which has been in effect since March 24, was initially due to expire after April 13. During a Thursday afternoon press conference, Whitmer said the continued increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths in Michigan…

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