Downriver Today

Demand for COVID-19 tests spike ahead of the holidays, bringing delays and shortages

By Benjamin Kibbey | Nov 20, 2020

The upcoming Thanksgiving holiday has created a high demand for COVID-19 testing, and those who have put off getting tested before traveling to see loved ones may find themselves unable to get results back in time for the feast.

Michigan business community pushes for renewed mandates in face of potential flu-season COVID-19 wave

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 29, 2020

Gerry Anderson, executive chair of DTE Energy, recently appeared on WJR’s "The Frank Beckmann Show" to discuss concerns among local community and business leaders about the potential for the latest wave of confirmed COVID-19 cases that has, as predicted, occurred across the entire nation, including Michigan.

From Shiawassee Times

Michigan school districts opt for a variety of options for fall reopening

By Benjamin Kibbey | 4 years ago

Bridge Michigan recently published a list detailing not only the reopening plans for local school districts across the state, but how those plans will progress into the coming year, with the promise to continue updating the information as it changes.

Bellino stresses importance of protecting front-line health care workers from frivolous lawsuits

By Benjamin Kibbey | Aug 13, 2020

State Rep. Joe Bellino (R-Dist. 17) stressed the importance of lawsuit protection for Michigan’s front-line health care workers.

Downriver municipalities deal with challenges of COVID-19 restrictions

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 30, 2020

City governments throughout the Downriver region are facing various adjustments to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's COVID-19 executive orders as they try to keep essential services functioning and the wheels of government turning.