84-year-old credits faith, family after 6-month battle to beat COVID-19
"His comment to me was 'I'm not going to worry, God will take care of me and I told my relatives I can go to sleep with peace,'" said his daughter April Hill.
"His comment to me was 'I'm not going to worry, God will take care of me and I told my relatives I can go to sleep with peace,'" said his daughter April Hill.
Michigan reports 691 new COVID-19 cases, 13 deaths on Saturday
On Saturday, September 12, 2020, the state of Michigan reported there were 692 more positive tests for COVID-19 and 13 additional deaths.
On Saturday, September 12, 2020, the state of Michigan reported there were 692 more positive tests for COVID-19 and 13 additional deaths.
This small Detroit area gym is keeping doors closed - but hosting classes outdoors
On Sept. 9 gyms can reopen at a limited capacity, but Fuse 45 will instead be conducting outdoor classes.
On Sept. 9 gyms can reopen at a limited capacity, but Fuse 45 will instead be conducting outdoor classes.
Michigan's movie theater industry still waiting to reopen despite adopting safety guidelines
The industry has been at a standstill due to the COVID-19 shutdown which began in March.
The industry has been at a standstill due to the COVID-19 shutdown which began in March.
After reversal allowing fall high school football, Michigan coaches, players breathe sigh of relief
The stakes are high. If one player tests positive for COVID-19, under the guidelines the whole team would have to be quarantined and sit out.
The stakes are high. If one player tests positive for COVID-19, under the guidelines the whole team would have to be quarantined and sit out.
Delta workers showcase its CareStandard of cleaning and sanitizing planes
Delta provides face masks for anyone without one and reminds passengers to social distance - about six feet in front and behind unless you are a family member or in a party.
Delta provides face masks for anyone without one and reminds passengers to social distance - about six feet in front and behind unless you are a family member or in a party.
Special Olympics goes digital with Virtual Fall Games
The Special Olympics' fall games are going digital as athletes submit their own videos from the safety of their homes.
The Special Olympics' fall games are going digital as athletes submit their own videos from the safety of their homes.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces gyms can reopen Sept. 9 with limitations
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will allow gyms and fitness centers to reopen across Michigan at 25% capacity, among other restrictions.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will allow gyms and fitness centers to reopen across Michigan at 25% capacity, among other restrictions.
Some students return to Oakland University campus for first day of classes
Some students at Oakland University returned to the classroom Thursday for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some students at Oakland University returned to the classroom Thursday for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
With Canadian border closed due to COVID-19, Livonia parents can't see dying daughter one more time
For the past three decades, the Hotchkiss family has been able to see their daughter. But amid the COVID-19 closure, she was diagnosed with stage four cancer and may not be able to see her again.
For the past three decades, the Hotchkiss family has been able to see their daughter. But amid the COVID-19 closure, she was diagnosed with stage four cancer and may not be able to see her again.
MHSAA reinstates fall football season, other high school sports in Michigan
The Michigan High School Athletic Association announced it's reinstating the 2020 football season, going against a recommendation from the MDHHS that contact sports still be avoided at this time.
The Michigan High School Athletic Association announced it's reinstating the 2020 football season, going against a recommendation from the MDHHS that contact sports still be avoided at this time.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer permits organized sports to resume with strict safety measures
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday that organized sports can resume if strict safety measures are implemented.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday that organized sports can resume if strict safety measures are implemented.
White House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator Dr. Birx visits metro Detroit
White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx visited metro Detroit and met with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to discuss Michigan's response to COVID-19.
White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx visited metro Detroit and met with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to discuss Michigan's response to COVID-19.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer teases announcement on gyms, theaters, & organized sports 'very soon'
On Wednesday, many people in Michigan were hopeful that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer would make an announcement regarding the reopening of gyms, movie theaters, and organized sports. That didn't happen but the governor did say she's still working out the details and will announce more to say 'very soon'.
On Wednesday, many people in Michigan were hopeful that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer would make an announcement regarding the reopening of gyms, movie theaters, and organized sports. That didn't happen but the governor did say she's still working out the details and will announce more to say 'very soon'.
Gov. Whitmer announces $5 billion commitment from Huntington to boost Michigan economy
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called a COVID-19 update news conference amid rumblings that she's poised to announce that gyms, movie theaters and bowling alleys can reopen after Labor Day.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has called a COVID-19 update news conference amid rumblings that she's poised to announce that gyms, movie theaters and bowling alleys can reopen after Labor Day.
No announcement on fall sports on Weds., Detroit school leader says Whitmer, MHSAA failed student-athletes
In a blistering message aimed at Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan High School Athletic Association, Dr. Nikolai Vitti, the leader of the Detroit Public Schools Community School District, says both have failed students-athletes in cross the state.
In a blistering message aimed at Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan High School Athletic Association, Dr. Nikolai Vitti, the leader of the Detroit Public Schools Community School District, says both have failed students-athletes in cross the state.
North Pole Express canceled in mid-Michigan due to COVID-19 closures, seeks donations
The annual North Pole Express and fall tours excursion that typically runs out of Owasso and through mid-Michigan have both been canceled.
The annual North Pole Express and fall tours excursion that typically runs out of Owasso and through mid-Michigan have both been canceled.
Mich. task force presents recommendations to further protect nursing home residents, staff amid COVID-19
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's COVID-19 Preparedness Task Force has presented to her its recommendations to help protect nursing home residents and staff from the virus.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's COVID-19 Preparedness Task Force has presented to her its recommendations to help protect nursing home residents and staff from the virus.
Lines of mourners continue at powerful Belle Isle tribute to Detroit COVID-19 victims
Four of 1,500 Detroiters gone to COVID-19. About 900 photos are a physical representation of the toll this pandemic has had.
Four of 1,500 Detroiters gone to COVID-19. About 900 photos are a physical representation of the toll this pandemic has had.
Time for Whitmer to help seniors in living facilities who are isolated, advocate says
Her mother was happily living in West Bloomfield's Notting Hill Nursing Home until COVID-19 hit. Her daughter says Helen, who beat the virus, has been forced to live the last six months in her room, isolated and alone.
Her mother was happily living in West Bloomfield's Notting Hill Nursing Home until COVID-19 hit. Her daughter says Helen, who beat the virus, has been forced to live the last six months in her room, isolated and alone.