May 3, 2021 By Mike Kruzman & Jon King / news@whmi.com
A local legislator is calling on the governor to reverse her mask mandate on young children.
Republican State Representative Bob Bezotte of Marion Township is criticizing Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the state health department for a mandate requiring children from 2 to 4 years old to wear masks.
Mondayâs order calls for kids in that age range to wear masks in public places and places like daycare centers. Previously that rule only applied to children ages 5 and up. Bezotte said, in a release, that even as other states loosen COVID regulations and restrictions, Michigan continues to impose new arbitrary limitations that now extend to the youngest Michiganders.
May 3, 2021 By Mike Kruzman / news@whmi.com
The Director of the Metroparks recently delivered a presentation to the Board of Commissioners on the economic benefits they bring, with concerns about their financials coming from the Board Chair.
Amy McMillian, Director of the Huron Clinton Metroparks, last week delivered her annual report on the benefits the 13-park system brings to their supportive communities. In normal years, the parks draw 7 million visitors, but through the pandemic they have seen car counts rise 28%, which she said left them surprised and delighted. Golf is up 125% with increased use of disc golf courses reported, as well. McMillan said the Metroparks bring $90-million in direct value to the 5-county region, improve the health of residents and property values, and lower health care costs. Their tree canopies also help with pollution and stormwater drainage.
May 3, 2021 By Mike Kruzman / news@whmi.com
A popular fundraiser is returning to Brighton for the benefit of those who served our country and their families.
After taking a year off due to pandemic restrictions, the Brighton Boots and Brews Pub Crawl is returning for its second run, Saturday, May 15th, from noon to 6pm. The event is being organized by the local Livingston County non-profit VETLIFE, whose mission is to provide veterans with sustainable solutions while promoting a safer, healthier, and prosperous civilian lifestyle.
VETLIFE President Joshua Parish said in a release, that is not your usual college town pub crawl. He said in 2019 they saw the community come together for 6 hours of camaraderie with people in ages ranging from their 20s to their 80s.
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April 30, 2021 By Mike Kruzman / news@whmi.com
A dental clinic that helps local residents with limited finances is celebrating the generosity of one of its earliest volunteers who is heading into retirement.
The VINA Community Dental Center in Brighton has been serving the community since 2008, and with them, all the way has been one of their first volunteers, Carol Glenn. Glenn did the intake appointment for the clinicâs very first patient and was known to be a vital part of the heart and soul of VINA. She is known to be quick to laugh and exhibited infectious kindness over her years answering the phone, checking patients in and out, scheduling appointments, and collecting payments.