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In response to the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order to reduce the effects of the COVID-19 virus, permits for open burning will be suspended across the state. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued the order Monday, aimed at further protecting public health and safety.
“We need to make sure our...
Pinconning Wesleyan Church invites anyone willing and able for a drive-thru prayer on Sunday, April 5th from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Feel free to pull up to the church in your vehicle, and we will lift up a prayer with you. If you have any questions, you can call 810-624-2889. Also, Pinconning Weslyan...
Based on continuing assessments of guidance from federal, state and local health authorities, the U.S. Census Bureau is suspending 2020 Census field operations for two additional weeks to April 15, 2020. The Census Bureau is taking this step to help protect the health and safety of the American...
Every 10 years the U.S. Census Bureau counts every person living in the United States, and the 2020 Census is rapidly approaching. The census is used to determine federal funding for local communities and essential services, shapes congressional representation and much more.
There’s a lot on the...
JACKSON, Mich. – Consumers Energy is committed to the health and safety of our co-workers, customers and communities. The COVID-19 virus has created unprecedented circumstances around the world, and we have a responsibility to help slow the spread of this illness.
Recognizing that many of our...
As the public largely remains at home in response to COVID-19, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) urges added caution around home fire safety in the days and weeks ahead.
According to NFPA, cooking, heating, and electrical equipment are among the leading causes of home fires year-round...
LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard has received a request to aid Food Banks in four communities across the state, including Ann Arbor, Comstock Park, Flint, and Pontiac. Approximately 10 Michigan National Guard members will be serving at each site.
Support to the Food Banks is scheduled...
The novel coronavirus pandemic has impacted nearly every sector of Michigan communities. Michigan State University has implemented several restrictions and precautions to minimize risk and to comply with Gov. Whitmer’s Executive Order 2020-21. These same precautions apply to MSU Extension staff and...
LANSING, MICH. -- As Michigan’s healthcare system faces tremendous strains due to the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are calling on medical professionals and everyday Michiganders to volunteer their talents and time to save...
LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed Executive Order 2020-26, which pushes all April 2020 state and city income tax filing deadlines in Michigan to July 2020, as a part of continued efforts to help Michiganders during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Effective immediately, state of...