Shiawassee Times

Frederick: Business owners want clarity on when they can fully reopen

By Giovanni Whaley | Sep 18, 2020

The debate about which businesses should be classified as "essential" rages on in Michigan, and one gym owner took her frustrations to the Joint Select Committee on the COVID-19 Pandemic to find out why bars have been given the opportunity to reopen while her gym must operate under restrictions that are limiting memberships and revenues.

Federally funded food assistance program sees a spike in Michigan

By Giovanni Whaley | May 6, 2020

In Michigan, the amount of food assistance benefits paid out to families in need jumped by $68 million from February to March, according to MLive.

Michigan state parks face closures if visitors ignore social-distancing rules

By Giovanni Whaley | Apr 25, 2020

Most Michigan state parks, state-managed trails, boating access sites and recreation areas have remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) said closures could happen if they continue to see visitors ignoring social-distancing requirements.