President in the pews: DC churches offer Biden options
FILE - In this Dec. 18, 2020, file photo President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden walk from St. Joseph on the Brandywine Roman Catholic Church in Wilmington, Del. Yet President-elect Joe Biden enters his church, St. Joseph on the Brandywine, with startlingly little interruption. A Biden transition team official refused to say which church Biden might attend in the nation's capital or whether he might return to Delaware for services, at least to start. As vice president, Biden attended Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washingtonโs tony Georgetown neighborhood, where the nationโs only other Catholic president, John F. Kennedy, frequently went to Mass before his inauguration. Not far from the White House is New York Avenue Presbyterian, which maintains the pew where Abraham Lincoln once worshipped.
State suspends liquor licenses in Lakeview, Houghton, St. Joseph for violating Michigan COVID order
Liquor licenses have been suspended at three Michigan establishments Wednesday for violating the stateโs recent public health order meant to slow the spread of coronavirus. Anyone who wishes to report a violation at an establishment or suspected non-compliance with the MDHHS order can call the Michigan Liquor Control Commissionโs toll free hotline at 866-893-2121. Related: Nov. 25, 2020: State suspends 3 liquor licenses, cites 4 establishments for violating Michigan COVID orderOn Wednesday, the state reported 6,955 new COVID-19 cases and 81 new deaths in Michigan since Tuesday. In total, Michigan has reported 373,197 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 9,405 deaths. New COVID-19 cases are slowing but deaths continue to rise in Michigan.
Christian churches mirror country's political division
President-elect Joe Biden leaves after mass at St. Joseph on the Brandywine Catholic Church, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. Somethingโs wrong when the word of God is censored as hate speech and public officials can blatantly lie and be called servants. Somethingโs wrong when we can murder unborn children and call it health care,โ Hagee said in the livestreamed service. During a brief appearance on stage, he told worshippers to dream big and โexpand the tent,โ and cited political reasons in extolling the church's educational work. ___Associated Press religion coverage receives support from the Lilly Endowment through the Religion News Foundation.
2020 Latest: Biden campaign willing to fight Trump in court
In the race to 270 electoral votes, Biden has 236, while Trump has 213. ___2:40 a.m.President Donald Trump is vowing to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in on the inconclusive election. Nebraska, one of two states that divides its electoral votes, has five total electoral votes up for grabs. The Republican nominee on Wednesday was awarded six electoral votes from Iowa and three electoral votes from Montana. Biden nets 74 electoral votes for the three Western states, while Trump takes four electoral votes from Idaho.
Here are some of the best places for a scenic drive in Michigan
A mix of lush green forests and lake views is what Michigan has to offer for a scenic drive. You can also head north toward the city of Frankfort which offers views of the wooded hills to Lake Michigan. I-94 to US-29 from Detroit to Port HuronMichigans eastern shore along Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River is a short ride east out of Detroit on I-94 reach US-29. The path that is along the eastern shore of Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River and along the way you will see sparkling Lake St. Clair and the St. Clair River, historic homes, inns and restaurants. The scenic and historic shoreline drive will take you though small towns such as Algonac, St. Clair and Port Huron.
10 people sickened by carbon monoxide on Lake Michigan boat
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. โ Ten people aboard a boat on Lake Michigan were sickened after exposure to carbon monoxide, authorities in Michigan said Saturday. Authorities received a distress call from the captain of the 32-foot boat that was traveling in Michigan from St. Joseph to South Haven around 2:45 p.m. The boat was intercepted near the South Haven pier. Authorities said all ten people were evaluated and treated at a hospital. Several law enforcement agencies responded including the Van Buren County Sheriffโs office and South Haven Area Emergency Services.
Another animal case of mosquito-borne EEE confirmed in Michigan
FreeImages.com/Gabor BiborST. JOSEPH, Mich. - Another animal case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been confirmed in Michigan. A horse in St. Joseph first showed symptoms of the mosquito-borne illness Sept. 23, the Department of Health and Human Services said. EEE has been confirmed in nine people in Michigan in Barry, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo and Van Buren counties. Animals from Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Genesee, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Kent, Lapeer, Livingston, Montcalm, Newaygo, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties have also had EEE. Areas of Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph and Van Buren counties were set for treatment Monday night.
Two cases of EEE confirmed in horses in Kalamazoo, St. Joseph counties
Two cases of EEE have been confirmed in horses in Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties. Two cases of EEE have been confirmed in horses in Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties. There is an EEE vaccine available for horses, but not for people. These equine deaths indicate that EEE virus activity is increasing and provides warning that human cases could also occur, said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, MDHHS chief medical executive and chief deputy director for health. Lastly, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recommends that residents protect their horses by: Talking to their veterinarian about vaccinating horses against the disease.
Crews respond to large fire at Detroit home on Joseph Campeau
Local 4 was at the scene of the fire Sunday. Crews confirmed the home was vacant. DETROIT - Firefighters are worked to contain a large fire that happened at a home on Joseph Campeau near St. Joseph just north of Mack and Gratiot Sunday morning. Crews confirmed the home was vacant. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
ClickODetroit Morning Briefing -- July 28, 2019
(Photo: Natasha Dado)DETROIT - ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- July 28, 2019Firefighters are working to contain a large fire that happened at a home on Joseph Campeau near St. Joseph just north of Mack and Gratiot. The Autism Hero Walk is taking place Sunday at the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak. Local 4's Larry Spruill was live from outside the Detroit Zoo this morning. LOCAL 4 Traffic Traffic: Weekend construction guide Multiple freeways will close in Metro Detroit for construction this weekend. Always check the live Traffic Map here.
Crews responding to large fire at Detroit home on Joseph Campeau
Local 4 is at the scene of the fire. Crews say the home appears to be vacant. DETROIT - Firefighters are working to contain a large fire that happened at a home on Joseph Campeau near St. Joseph just north of Mack and Gratiot. Local 4 is at the scene of the fire. Crews say the home appears to be vacant.