News by Elle Johnson | Downriver Today

Almost 18% of Michigan workers have seen salaries decreased by COVID-19 pandemic

By Elle Johnson | Jan 1, 2021

Of those negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in Michigan, workers have withstood the brunt of the damage, with 17.8% of them experiencing salary reductions.

Ford Motor Company makes a difference during COVID-19 pandemic

By Elle Johnson | Sep 8, 2020

Mary Culler, president of the Ford Motor Company Fund, appeared on "The Paul W. Smith Show" in August to discuss the $1.1 million Ford employees have contributed toward COVID-19 relief.

Michigan representatives speak on unique Fourth of July celebration for 2020

By Elle Johnson | Jul 10, 2020

Michigan Reps. Beth Griffin (R-Mattawan), Annette Glenn (R-Midland) and Greg Markkanen (R-Hancock) shared their thoughts on the Fourth of July and how it was different this year in a series of videos posted on YouTube.

Ecorse Public Schools prepare plans for upcoming school year

By Elle Johnson | Jul 8, 2020

Ecorse Public Schools is planning to meet many different needs for the upcoming school year, according to a letter from Superintendent Dr. Josha Talison.

TB outbreak in Michigan's wildlife lab may have occurred earlier than expected

By Elle Johnson | Jul 6, 2020

Michigan's wildlife disease laboratory, the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory in East Lansing, may have failed to identified a tuberculosis outbreak when it first surfaced, which would have been a missed opportunity to contain the disease last summer.