October 2020 Issue
-
Fruitport Able to Feed Students for Free as USDA Extends Free Summer Meals
“Great news!!” said FCS Superintendent Bob Szymoniak, in his September 10th letter. “The federal government has extended the summer meals program to December 31, or when the program runs out of money, whichever comes first. ” Following Phase 4 of the FCS COVID-19 Preparedness & Response Plan, the Fruitport School District determined that students would…
-
Fruitport Community Schools’ Response to COVID-19
In accordance with the state’s “MI Safe Schools Roadmap”, Fruitport Community Schools have been following the Roadmap’s Phase 4 since they reopened on August 31. Procedures are listed in the FCS COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan for the safety of the attending children and the school staff. Fruitport schools are also working with parents and…
-
Local Businesses Hit Hard, Recovering As State Reopens
In late March, Governor Whitmer closed Michigan’s economy due to concerns of spreading COVID-19. Businesses in Muskegon County and the Fruitport area were affected by the statewide shutdown. Many of our small businesses closed their doors or changed their routines to minimize gatherings where coronavirus might spread. Business owners and managers at The Lakes Mall…