Great Lakes Wire

Sen. Mike Shirkey urges locals to comply with Gov. Whitmer's orders

By Charmaine Little | May 29, 2020

Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake) wants residents to continue to follow Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order, despite Michigan Republicans’ upcoming lawsuit over it, Bridge Michigan reported.

State ends contract with COVID-19 tracing company amid GOP concerns

By Charmaine Little | May 27, 2020

After backlash from the Republican party, Democrats in Michigan are axing its contract for a COVID-19 tracing system.

Spirits buy-back program aimed to provide relief for Michigan bars and restaurants

By Charmaine Little | Apr 27, 2020

Bars and restaurants in Michigan aren’t forgotten in Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s new strategy for relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to WXYZ Detroit.

Ottawa County announces Protactive Strategies Index to assist with water crisis

By Charmaine Little | Jan 22, 2020

Ottawa County has heard the voices of many of its residents concerning the groundwater issues.