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April 9, 2021 By Jessica Mathews / news@whmi.com Rising COVID-19 case levels in the local community and throughout the state have promoted Cleary University to initiate a soft close of its campus in Genoa Township. According to most recent testing, there are 143 people in quarantine and 18 positive cases in the Cleary community. Officials say they continue to work with the Livingston County Health Department to report cases for contact tracing purposes. Officials say they are deeply committed to maintaining the safety of the campus and reducing the spread ...

A lot of the work, including collecting data samples, will be new to Burtenshaw. “We’re working with marine biologists to look at how this opportunity could be taken back into the classroom at school. “It’s really to try and teach as many students about the ocean and impact climate change is having on the area. “It’s quite an isolated area, so there may be an unfound species. That's what I'm really interested in.” Ways of monitoring rivers was one thing she hoped she would be able to apply to work she does in the classroom. She was looking forward to working with specialis...

March 3, 2021 By Mike Kruzman / news@whmi.com There is still one week left for small businesses that may have previously been left out of the PPP loop to get focused help. While funding for the first round of paycheck protection plan loans went quickly, more than 50% of the funds allocated for round 2 are still available. Lake Trust Credit Union Vice President of Lending Andrea Mosher said round 2 has been different from round 1 in that business owners have to show a 25% loss of income over a quarter in a previous year. The needs of businesses have also changed...

Opportunity Knocks brings reality TV to consumer finances New public television show from producers of Biz Kid$ With 52% of Americans struggling to make ends meet before the COVID pandemic struck, this motivational show will provide an intimate portrait of six families that represent many hard-working people who are facing financial difficulties and endeavoring to create stability for their families. The show will be hosted by CU Strategic Planning Chief Diversity Officer/Co-Owner Ronaldo Hardy and produced by Jamie Hammond, Jamie Strayer and Jenn George Hunter (bios below), of whom Hammond p...

Credit union offering scholarships to Michigan residents interested in college, trade school File photo and last updated 2021-02-03 11:03:03-05 (WXYZ) — Lake Trust Credit Union is opening scholarship applications to Michigan residents seeking opportunities for college or trade school. There are two scholarship opportunities; the 2021 New Beginnings and 2021 Michigan Impact scholarship application processes are open. “Everyone should have access to higher education and to experience the empowerment it brings on an individual level, and to the community as a whole,” Lake Trust CE...