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Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is another great opportunity to practice Early Literacy every day!

Leaf Vac Available

Leaves will be removed from the curbside of the street edge of properties from October 18 through December 10, weather permitting. DPW staffs will pick‐up leaves on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (additional days if required).

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms save lives and reduce the risk of death in a home fire by half.

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, intended to raise awareness and connect individuals and organizations working on domestic violence issues.

Kentwood To Host Annual Trunk Or Treat Oct. 23

Trick-or-treaters are invited to don their costumes and come to the City of Kentwood’s Trunk or Treat event Saturday, Oct. 23.

54 people die in Michigan from diabetes mellitus in week ending August 21

There were 54 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending August 21, no changes from the previous week.

74 people die in Michigan from Alzheimer's disease in week ending August 21

There were 74 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending August 21, a 7.2 percent increase over the previous week.

470 people die from diseases of the heart in Michigan during week ending July 31

There were 470 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Michigan in the week ending July 31, making up 25.4 percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Excess deaths during week ending Sep. 18 in Michigan

Michigan's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Sep. 18, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC estimates 455 people in 65-74 age group in Michigan died during week ending September 11

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 455 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending September 11.

Monroe nonfarm payroll employees increase by 1.3% since September 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for October 2021 in the Monroe metropolitan statistical area was 39,300, a 1.3 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Monroe sees 38,800 nonfarm payroll employees in September

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for September in Michigan's Monroe metropolitan statistical area was 38,800, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

421 people die from cancer in Michigan during week ending July 31

There were 421 deaths from cancer reported in Michigan in the week ending July 31, making up 22.8 percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Michigan: 51 Hispanic lives lost in week ending August 28

There were 51 Hispanic people who died in Michigan in the week ending August 28, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

25 people die in Michigan from influenza and pneumonia in week ending August 21

There were 25 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending August 21, a 78.6 percent increase over the previous week.

40 people die in Michigan from kidney disease in week ending August 21

There were 40 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending August 21, a 37.9 percent increase over the previous week.

Midland nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.3% since September 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for October 2021 in the Midland metropolitan statistical area was 36,800, a 0.3 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

CDC predicts 462 people in 45-64 age group in Michigan died during week ending September 11

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 462 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending September 11.

Midland sees 36,700 nonfarm payroll employees in September