Michigan COVID surge tests Whitmer stance on restrictions
Health officials describe Michigan as a severe COVID hotspot with rising hospitalizations and younger patients. Dr Joneigh Khaldun urges all tools to reduce cases while Governor Gretchen Whitmer resists new shutdowns, promoting vaccination and precautions instead. Public briefings note MDHHS involvement and federal treatment efforts.
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Public safety dispatchers honored by community
Carolyn Muyskens notes 911 dispatchers are unseen first responders who work nights weekends and holidays. Whitney Wisner, Allegan County Central Dispatch deputy director, praises their sacrifice missing birthdays and holidays to serve the public, keeping families safe.
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Dunes program expands as COVID-era needs rise
West Ottawa Public Schools expands the Dunes Alternative Education program by adding a second classroom and expects about 50 graduates this year, up from 36 in 2019 and 2020. Director Michelle Woods says COVID impacted students’ ability to earn credits and the diploma, prompting the expanded option.
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