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February 1, 2022
A snowstorm is headed for the southern Lower Peninsula. Here's what we know. Snow is headed our way, Michigan. Well, the southern Lower Peninsula, to be exact. Will this be the big snow dump some have been waiting for? Just how much will we get? And where will it land? MLive Chief Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa is tracking the storm, as he always does with any Michigan weather event. He will continue to bring you the latest on the forecasted snowfall, and other possible issues, like rain and ice. Here's what we know now, but keep coming back (you can bookmark our weather page linked below) if you want to know the latest on the winter weather this week. READ MORE ►Winter Storm Watch shows which Michigan counties should get at least half-foot of snow Tents, bikes and yurts: How the pandemic reinvigorated 3 Michigan manufacturers It's true that many business sectors and individual businesses have suffered over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. But it hasn't had a negative effect on everyone. Many will remember headlines about a jump in liquor sales over the course of 2020. Now, we have a story about three manufacturers who have thrived. So, what do they manufacture? Tents, yurts and bikes. As you can see, there's a theme there. Outdoor adventures have been a major relief for those feeling cooped up in the time of the coronavirus. These manufacturers have helped provide an escape. READ MORE Black History Month 2022: Here's how you can mark the celebration in Michigan Today marks the start of Black History Month, and there are plenty of ways to share and learn about Black stories and history throughout February. There are numerous in-person and virtual events scheduled across the state to celebrate and spotlight Black achievement. We have gathered the info for you and put it into this guide. You'll find art, discussions, children's events and more in different corners of our state. Take a look at what's being offered: READ MORE ►Saginaw Art Museum opening three new exhibitions during Black History Month A Saginaw hospital makes a compelling case using Facebook. Will the unvaccinated listen? If a picture is worth 1,000 words, Michael Sullivan hopes the right people are paying attention to his hospital’s Facebook page. Sullivan, chief medical officer at Covenant HealthCare, for the last year witnessed first-hand how the COVID-19 vaccines drastically reduced the chances people would suffer severe illness and death. His evidence: The overwhelming majority of patients suffering the gravest symptoms are unvaccinated. It’s evidence he’s been sharing with the community as more unvaccinated patients roll in through Covenant and too often move next to the morgue. ►Free COVID tests available in vulnerable counties through state partnership with philanthropy Mesmerizing timelapse shows ice shards forming along Lake Michigan On Sunday, something special happened on the shores of Lake Michigan in Grand Haven. If you were there to witness it, congrats! What a memory. But, most of us weren't near the stretch of shoreline that day. Luckily, this MLive video lets you experience the sights and sounds of the ice shards that formed. We also launched a drone to capture the action from above along the treacherous mounds of ice that have formed along the beach at the state park. The sheets of ice were about quarter-inch thick and ranged in sizes from a few inches to two-feet-plus long. TAKE A LOOK ►Watch as creative cardboard sleds crash and dash to the finish line at Winterfest in Grand Haven Get your local news 24/7 Ann Arbor | Bay City | Flint | Grand Rapids Connect with MLive
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