Along with wearing masks, students returning to the schools March 15 will have three-sided Plexiglas barriers on desks. Students are restricted to their classrooms during the beginning and end of the school day, and they won’t have access to traditional lockers. School security will help maintain social distancing and other COVID-19 protocols. Teachers will not only be working with in-person students, but will also maintain an online presence for students still at home.
Business & Economy
Pandemic creates challenges for Holt bookstore
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The Bookshelf in Holt has struggled to turn the page on the coronavirus pandemic as shutdowns, health restrictions and reduced traffic have cut into its business.
Holt-Delhi Township
Amazon wish lists let donors virtually shop for Give-A-Kid-A-Christmas program
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A Holt-based program that provides gifts to families in need is relying on Amazon for its Christmas shopping this year. Give-A-Kid Projects is using Amazon wish lists to allow donors to virtually shop for presents during the pandemic.
Community News
Sexual Assault Kit Initiative key in Delhi Township case
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The Sexual Assault Kit Initiative worked on the case of William Truman Jones, a Cadillac man, who was arraigned on Oct. 7 on a charge while he lived in Delhi Township in 2005.
Community News
Holt Public Schools provides free meals to residents, students during pandemic
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved more waivers allowing Holt Public Schools to provide seven days of free meals, including fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables, to students and families during the pandemic.
Community News
Resident raises concerns about Esker Square project
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Construction delays are adding to list of problems a Holt resident says she has with a Holt redevelopment project. But township officials and the developer of the Esker Square project say, except for delays caused mostly by the coronavirus pandemic, the project is meeting expectations.
Education
Horizon Elementary transitions to remote learning, forgoes balanced schedule
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While students and teachers grappled with the challenges associated with online learning, Holt’s Horizon Elementary also dealt with a switch from a balanced schedule.
Elections & Politics
Delhi Township prepares for Tuesday’s election
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Delhi Township Clerk Evan Hope said he and his office are prepared for the vast number of voters using absentee ballots.
Business & Economy
How COVID-19 has affected the Holt Farmers’ Market
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Vendors at the Holt Farmers’ Market say they’re seeing more customers and a rise in income despite COVID-19.
Holt-Delhi Township
Holt football returns amid COVID-19 concerns
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In Holt, high school football is a few games into their season after Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reinstated fall sports back in August.
Arts & Entertainment
WATCH: Gotcha! Scooters are back at MSU
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Campus news including a different kind of flag raising and the weather turns from summer to winter. Where did fall go?