Western Wayne Today

One in five Michiganders not eligible for free community college tuition under new program

By Benjamin Kibbey | Feb 9, 2021

For approximately 20% of Michiganders, the "free tuition" that is being touted under the new Michigan Reconnect program has a caveat, which means that some low-income people seeking a degree may still be out of luck.

Michigan could be losing ground in battle with COVID-19

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jan 12, 2021

Improvements in the battle against COVID-19 in Michigan appear to have hit a wall as the state once again saw increases in infection rates in recent weeks, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has decided to keep the state locked down.

MDHHS director quintupled COVID-19 fines without review process required by state law

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 30, 2020

Robert Gordon, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) director, exceeded the legal limit on fines in April when he raised fines related to violations of COVID-19 restrictions to five times the limit allowed under state law.

Brogden Primary goes to full remote due to eight COVID-19 cases

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 17, 2020

Brogden Primary School has moved to full remote learning due to eight COVID-19 cases connected to the school that Wayne County Public Schools has become aware of.

Despite COVID-19, Canton Township’s new U.S. Veterans Administration clinic is on schedule

By Benjamin Kibbey | Oct 6, 2020

Construction of the new U.S. Veterans Administration (VA) clinic in Canton Township is still on schedule for a summer 2021 opening, despite the shortages and supply chain problems created by restrictions related to COVID-19.

The COVID-19 pandemic makes getting a flu shot more important than ever

By Benjamin Kibbey | Sep 30, 2020

In the midst of COVID-19, it could be easy to forget to take flu season seriously, but Dr. Allison Weinmann, an infectious disease specialist at Henry Ford Health System, recently reminded WJR's "The Paul W. Smith Show" listeners why getting a flu shot is especially important this year.

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.

Refuge for Nations finds key role in producing PPE for local Detroit community

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jun 27, 2020

One small company working within the Macomb-Oakland University Incubator has taken on a big role, as it has switched from producing everyday clothing items to sewing personal protective equipment (PPE).