| December 16, 2020 
 Some Michigan health care workers have already received their first dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, after deliveries to Michigan hospitals started Monday. It's the start of what is being called the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history. “It’s great to have this opportunity,” said Dr. Marc McClelland, one of the five Spectrum Health caregivers to receive the vaccine Monday. “I’ve been more than ready to do this having seen what I’ve seen in the past several months. Having lived in this COVID world, this is clearly the path forward.” Michigan was planning to receive 84,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine from the first shipments, with deliveries going out to 56 hospitals and 16 health departments across the state. MORE ►COVID-19 vaccine is a 'blessing,' says first West Michigan doctor to receive a dose  Michigan Republicans who tried to cast electoral votes for President Donald Trump have virtually no chance of overturning his loss. Michigan’s 16 Democratic electors formally voted for President-elect Joe Biden Monday, adding to Biden’s victory in the Electoral College by 306 votes to 232 for Trump. Republican electors sent alternative documents to Congress in case the state Legislature decides to replace Democratic electors. But legislative leaders have already made it clear -- they are playing by the rules. MORE ►Trump couldn't overturn Michigan's election, but the attempt raises lasting concerns  As Michigan’s latest partial shutdown nears the one-month mark, a new survey of Michigan restaurant owners shows a grim outlook for the coming months. The survey shows nearly half of Michigan's restaurants are considering closing their doors until the entire COVID-19 pandemic is over. High costs and low revenues are putting a strain on the entire industry, said Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association President and CEO Justin Winslow. “The pandemic is decimating the hospitality industry in this state to a degree never seen or even imagined,” Winslow said. MORE ►Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pressures legislature to pass COVID-19 stimulus, mitigation measures
 There have been plenty of Wolverines fans voicing their desire for Jim Harbaugh to leave Ann Arbor, but that's not what he wants. At least that's what he is saying. If there was any doubt as to Jim Harbaugh’s desire to stay at Michigan, he did his best to squash that this week. Harbaugh made his weekly appearance on the WXYT-FM morning show “Stoney and Jasen” Tuesday in Detroit, and was asked point blank: “If push comes to shove, do you want to coach this football team next year?” “Yeah,” Harbaugh replied. “I do, yes.” MORE ►Michigan's game vs. Iowa canceled due to COVID-19 case uptick  Weddings have definitely been different in 2020. Many have been postponed, and those that have taken place are small, intimate gatherings. Julie and Jeff Thompson, of Flint, never planned a large wedding. They thought the courthouse would suffice, in fact. But these lovebirds came up with a different idea -- one that seems pretty original. The Thompsons tied the knot at their favorite marijuana dispensary. “Freddie’s is really one of the friendliest places, so it just seemed fitting,” Jeff Thompson said. MORE Get your local news 24/7 Connect with MLive
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