Great Lakes Wire

There were 106 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending September 4, a 7.1 percent increase over the previous week.

92 people die in Michigan from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending September 4

There were 92 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending September 4, a 5.2 percent decrease from the previous week.

85 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Michigan during week ending August 14

There were 85 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan in the week ending August 14, making up 4.4 percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

How many 75-84-year-olds died in Michigan during week ending September 25?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 498 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending September 25.

Participating in Operation Safe Stop

“Participating in Operation Safe Stop is a great opportunity for us to bring awareness to school bus safety laws by increasing our presence on local bus routes and educating motorists on the importance of sharing the road with school buses safely.”

2021 Standale Scarecrow Contest Participants and Winners

The City of Walker, Standale Downtown Development Authority, and the Community Engagement Committee would like to thank all those who participated in the 2021 Standale Scarecrow Contest!

Halloween Information

If residents plan to participate in Halloween activities, please note that trick-or-treating in Kentwood is recommended 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30.

SAFE announces its next call for Pitch and Highlight Night ideas

Building on the community’s enthusiastic support and desire to partner with the City to reduce crime, the Safe Alliances For Everyone (SAFE) Task Force is hosting another Pitch and Highlight Night.

City Commission approves first three ARPA projects Oct. 19

The City Commission approved three recommended projects for the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funds at their regular meeting Tuesday.

425 people in 65-74 age group in Michigan are estimated to have died during week ending September 25

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 425 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending September 25.

59 people die in Michigan from diabetes mellitus in week ending September 4

There were 59 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending September 4, a 11.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

63 people die in Michigan from Alzheimer's disease in week ending September 4

There were 63 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending September 4, a 4.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

471 people die from diseases of the heart in Michigan during week ending August 14

There were 471 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Michigan in the week ending August 14, making up 24.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Death expectancy is exceeded in Michigan during week ending Oct. 2