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There’s a group of volunteers going door to door in targeted neighborhoods doing just what the President said he’d be ordering. They’re knocking on doors, asking residents about vaccination, and recommending those who are not to get vaccinated against COVD-19.

The Barry Eaton District Health Department is now confirming attachment-at least one case verified in Barry County. And since testing for this one is a bit different than what is typically done, the department says there are likely other cases in the area that just haven’t been pinpointed yet.

Winners are eligible for as much as $2 million. Smaller prizes of $1 million, $50,000, and some available scholarship awards are also being offered.

A Grand Rapids lawmaker is sponsoring a bill in the Michigan legislature that would incentivize vaccinations with a tax credit.

Albion College is offering one year’s tuition to a middle or high school-age student who takes the vaccination step at one of three upcoming public clinics.

Virus vaccination efforts are not ending. Michigan’s chief medical executive, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, says, “...there is more work to be done…". Dr. Khaldun says COVID-19 hasn’t been completely stopped in its tracks. She says more variations of the virus will be working their ways throughout the world and we need to stand ready.

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer says as of midnight she’s pulling back most of her unilateral COVID-19 control measures. The state’s residents and businesses have endured nearly a year and a half of mask orders and severe limits on personal activity and mobility.

Western Michigan University again shows on the ongoing list with 929 students, faculty and staff involved there. Kalamazoo College with less than 40 cases lingers on the list. So does Portage Central Elementary and Kalamazoo’s Gilden Woods Elementary.

This weekend you can enjoy food trucks and get vaccinated at the same time

Why are some people waiting so long for tax refunds this year? The quick answer is COVID-19. Many people are facing wait times of 8 weeks and longer for refunds.