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Art on the Rocks canceled; NMU?pauses testing for summer as semester ends May 5, 2021 MARQUETTE — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services updated its COVID-19 Gatherings and Face Masks epidemic order regarding masks to encourage safer outdoor activities as spring and summer bring warmer weather and new opportunities to go outdoors, officials announced Tuesday evening. Under the new order, which goes into effect Thursday and continues through May 31, masks are generally not requi...

Former health director to be honored for COVID-19 leadership Ohio Health Director Amy Acton resigns Replay Video UP NEXT Dr. Amy Acton, Ohios former health director who was the target of threats, will be honored by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation for her service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Acton, who became a lauded national figure for her response to the pandemic but resigned in June following threats and challenges to her authority, is one of seven people who will receive the fou...

The award is named after Kennedy’s 1957 Pulitzer Prize-winning book, “Profiles in Courage,” about eight U.S. senators who risked their careers by taking principled stands for unpopular positions. The seven recipients of the COVID-19 courage award will be honored along with U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney during a virtual ceremony that will be aired May 26. The Utah Republican in March was named the recipient of the annual award created by the family of the late president for public figures who risk...

Gov. Whitmer among 7 awarded for courage by JFK Foundation May 4, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 3 1of3FILE - In this Oct. 16, 2020 file photo, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks at Beech Woods Recreation Center, in Southfield, Mich. Whitmer and six other people who risked their own health and safety to help and protect others during the coronavirus pandemic will receive special Profile in Courage awards next month, the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation announced Tuesday, May 4, 2021...

Dr. Amy Acton receives JFK Profile in Courage Award for service during pandemic The award, announced by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, was given to seven people who have risked their lives to protect others during the pandemic. Author: 10TV Web Staff Updated: 9:03 AM EDT May 17, 2021 Former Director of the Ohio Department of Health Dr. Amy Acton, along with six others, was honored Sunday with the Special Profile in Courage Award for their service during ...

Share May 04, 2021, 11:30 AM In a move that will probably infuriate her critics further, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be honored with a special 2021 Profile in Courage award from the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation. The award will be presented "for her service during the Covid-19 pandemic," and Whitmer is one of seven individuals to get the special award. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (File photo) Caroline Kennedy, President Kennedys last surviving child, and her son, Jack Schlossbe...

Reply Lauren Leander, who works as an ICU nurse in Phoenix, treated critically-ill COVID-19 patients, made national news for her silent protest at a rally to end the states pandemic restrictions. (John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Image) Darrell R. Marks, who serves as the Native American academic advisor for Flagstaff High School, coordinated deliveries of food and supplies to Navajo and Hopi families throughout the pandemic. (John F. Kennedy Library Foundation Image) PHOENIX, AZ — A Phoe...

Firefighters from Chicopee, Fitchburg given awards for search for missing children, rescue of woman from fire during Massachusetts Firefighter of the Year awards Updated Mar 08, 2021; Facebook Share The ceremony, usually held with a live in-person audience, was virtual in 2021 amid the COVID pandemic. “We’ve asked a lot of our public safety professionals over the last year, day after day, they showed up time and time again to do their jobs and keep us safe,” said Gov. Charlie Baker. “T...

STOW — Firefighters from Hanover, Hanson and Rockland were honored Monday, March 8 during the 31st annual Firefighter of the Year awards, which was held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Charlie Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Public Safety and Security Secretary Thomas Turco and State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey announced the awards, which honor Massachusetts fire departments whose acts of bravery and public service made a difference in their communities during fisca...

Ohio high school students fight for clemency for Port Huron man convicted in 1986 murder Students are studying forensic science Tags:  LANSING, Mich. – Temujin Kensu, formally known as Fred Freeman, was recently denied clemency by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer -- a decision that forensic students in Ohio are questioning. Dasha and Ella are students at Oakwood High School in Dayton Ohio, they are studying forensic science. Their latest assignment was to look into the case of Kensu. Kensu has...