| December 20, 2021 
 People are staying longer at Michigan hospitals during the latest rush of COVID-19 patients. “We’ve seen overall our length of stay increased slightly because of the large number of COVID patients we are having,” Dr. Christine Nefcy, chief medical officer for Munson Healthcare based in Traverse City, said last week. The average, roughly, is five to seven days, she said, though this number varies. For some, such as those requiring intubation, their stays could be prolonged. A list of people remaining more than 10 days is much longer than it used to be at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, Chief Nursing Officer Amy Brown said. It is not uncommon for some COVID-19 patients to be at the hospital for 10, 14 or 18 days. READ MORE  Hart Dunkard Brethren Church Minister Ron Marks says a “great load has been lifted” in his community following news that the missionary group kidnapped in Haiti, including a West Michigan family, have been freed and will be returning home safely. Two months ago, a mother and her four children who attended the church in Hart, were among 17 Canadian and American missionaries who were kidnapped by a gang in Haiti. “We are rejoicing,” Marks said in a news conference Thursday, Dec. 16. “God has answered our prayers, and we are ready for Christmas.” READ MORE ►Michigan mom and her kids among 17 hostages freed by Haiti kidnappers  'Heart of Christmas': Michigan family's elaborate holiday display has delighted crowds since 1978 At a house in northern Michigan, Santa waves from the window. A 1919 Model T gleams with a red bow. Charlie Brown ice skates in the front yard. Handmade wooden elves greet families. And children dash around enchanted by the winter wonderland. “This is officially the North Pole,” says Dale ‘Bo’ Boss Jr. For 43 years, the Boss family has created an extravagant Christmas scene at their home — sharing their traditions with the Charlevoix community and beyond. What started out as one family putting up a Christmas tree is now a holiday hub for an estimated 25,000 annual visitors. READ MORE ►3 astonishing Christmas light displays in Ann Arbor you have to see to believe  Legal stalemate: Late University of Michigan doctor sex abuse scandal approaches 3rd year The name Robert Anderson meant little two years ago outside of Ann Arbor and inner circles of the University of Michigan athletic department. But Anderson’s name gained infamy in February 2020 when former UM wrestler Tad DeLuca went public in a letter to UM Athletic Director Warde Manuel about how Anderson sexually abused him in 1975. That first accusation grew from dozens to hundreds to more than a thousand former students and athletes over the next 22 months who claim Anderson digitally penetrated them in unnecessary rectal exams during physicals. READ MORE ►Did Bo know? A fight for the legendary Michigan football coach's legacy  Juwan Howard couldn’t stop smiling after Michigan’s game against Southern Utah on Saturday night. It helped that Michigan won by 37 points, but what warmed his heart was his former NBA brethren showing up at Crisler Center. Tracy McGrady, Duncan Robinson, and Erik Spoelstra were among the stars in the house, supporting Howard and, in turn, the Wolverines. “The support was real tonight,” Howard said. “It was beautiful to see.” READ MORE ►Jared Goff, Craig Reynolds lead Detroit Lions to shocking win over Cardinals Get your local news 24/7 Connect with MLive
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