Easter may not bring America the victory in the war against the coronavirus pandemic that President Donald Trump anticipated. But in this Holy Week, we may be reaching our Saratoga moment, our turning point. While New York state reported a record number of deaths from the virus on Tuesday, over 1,800, new hospitalizations were down. […]
LANSING – Governor Whitmer signed executive order 2020-42 today, extending her prior “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order through the end of April. As with the prior order, Executive Order 2020-42 limits gatherings and travel and requires all workers who are not necessary to sustain or protect life to stay home. Executive Order 2020-42 also imposes more stringent limitations on […]
ALLENDALE — The Kutsche Office of Local History at Grand Valley State University has recognized Muskegon resident Connie Navarro with its annual award for mentorship and advocacy. The Gordon Olson Award recognizes individuals whose work embodies the Kutsche Office mission of using history to give voice to diverse communities. Olson served as the Grand Rapids city historian […]
By Mr. Joe Walker Tribune Writer On April 8, 2020, Sen. Bernie Sanders announced he was dropping out of the 2020 election, ending his bid for President. With his exit Joe Biden will represent the Democratic party, challenging President Donald Trump in the November election. Popular with youth and progressives thanks to his “Not me. […]
Grand Rapids– Mercy Health now offers two drive-through testing centers, located in Grand Rapids and Muskegon, for patients with a provider order to be tested for COVID-19. As COVID-19 numbers spike in West Michigan, Mercy Health has capacity to test up to hundreds of patients per day while they stay in their vehicles. Designed for […]
Tribune Newswire According to the Washington Post at least four people — who had worked at Walmart, Trader Joe’s and Giant — have passed away in recent days due to the coronavirus. “Though more than 40 states have ordered nonessential businesses to close and told residents to stay home to stem the spread of the […]
University of Pittsburg Medical Center noted to media they began working on the development of a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine in January. It’s now being reported that researchers at UPMC may have a viable option to protect against the virus. Tested on mice, the animals developed antibodies to COVID-19 about 2 weeks after receiving the vaccine. […]
Muskegon– With great sadness, Public Health – Muskegon County reports one additional COVID-19 death in Muskegon County. The individual was a 57-year-old male. A total of four deaths have been reported for Muskegon County to date. “We send our deepest condolences to the grieving family and friends at this time,” said Kathy Moore, Muskegon County […]
The Associated Press and other news outlets are reporting that a Public Bus driver out of Detroit just died of COVID-19. Jason Hargrove, a 50 year old city bus driver passed away Wednesday from COVID-19 two weeks after posting a Facebook live complaining about a lady on the bus coughing and not covering her mouth. […]
Lansing – As Michiganders hunker down with stay-at-home orders during this coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the Michigan Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) urges moderation in booze drinking as it recognizes April as Alcohol Awareness Month. “During this time of coronavirus, be careful of excessive drinking because it can compromise a person’s immune system,” said MLCC Chair Pat […]