Disability Network of the Thumb helps Upper Thumb families through the pandemic
Paige Withey, paige.withey@hearstnp.com
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UPPER THUMB With the coronavirus pandemic taking a financial toll on individuals and families across the upper thumb, the Disability Network of the Thumb and Huron County Homeless Solutions is working harder than ever to help those struggling to pay back rent or utilities, through the help of some newly implemented state programs.
Previously known as Blue Water Center for Independent Living, the Disability Network of the Thumb is the main housing agency in the thumb serving Huron, Tuscola, Sanilac and Lapeer Counties.
Dow High, Midland High F2F students to remain virtual through Jan. 14
Dow, Midland F2F students to return to in-school learning Jan. 19
Daily News staff
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H.H. Dow High School and Midland High School face-to-face (F2F) students will remain in remote learning through the end of the first semester, which is Thursday, Jan. 14, Midland Public Schools Superintendent Michael Sharrow announced in an email communique to MPS stakeholders late Friday afternoon.
Dow High and Midland High F2F students will then return to in-school learning on Tuesday, Jan. 19, the first day of the second semester.
Sharrow s message came about two hours after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had announced that high school students throughout the state would be allowed to return to in-school learning on Monday, Dec. 21, at the discretion of local school districts.
Fairfax firefighters routinely denied workers comp after coronavirus infections, union says
Antonio Olivo, The Washington Post
Dec. 19, 2020
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Firefighters battle a five-alarm fire in the Alexandria section of Fairfax County, Va., in February.photo for The Washington Post by Evelyn Hockstein.
Since March, about 100 of Fairfax County s firefighters and paramedics have tested positive for the coronavirus, which its union says is part of the hazard that comes with emergency calls involving residents who ve been infected, then sleeping in sometimes crowded fire stations for days at a time.
Yet, only 14 of those first responders have had Virginia-funded workers compensation benefits approved by the county, forcing those who ve had claims rejected to use their sick leave while recovering and to pay for some of their own medical expenses, the Fairfax firefighters union said.
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A little extra Christmas spirit
Santa coming to Harbor Beach
Paige Withey, paige.withey@hearstnp.com
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Bernie and Kelley Champagne, of Elkton, have been decorating their yard for Christmas since they were married 22 years ago, a display with now boasts over a mile of Christmas lights. (Courtesy Photo) Show MoreShow Less
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Bernie and Kelley Champagne, of Elkton, have been decorating their yard for Christmas since they were married 22 years ago, a display with now boasts over a mile of Christmas lights. (Courtesy Photo) Show MoreShow Less
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James and Anna Hogan, of Harbor Beach, have decorated their yard with over 300 Christmas displays. The community is encouraged to walk around their display while maintaining appropriate social distance, and mail their letters to Santa at the North Pole mailbox. (Courtesy Photo) Show MoreShow Less