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There were 13 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan in the week ending July 17, making up 0.7 percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Jackson nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.2% since March

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Jackson metropolitan statistical area was 54,100, a 0.2 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Muskegon nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 0.2% since March

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Muskegon metropolitan statistical area was 57,800, a 0.2 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Niles-Benton Harbor nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.3% since March

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Niles-Benton Harbor metropolitan statistical area was 58,200, a 0.3 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Michigan during week ending August 28?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 581 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending August 28.

89 people die in Michigan from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending August 7

There were 89 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending August 7, a 9.9 percent increase over the previous week.

100 people die in Michigan from cerebrovascular disease in week ending August 7

There were 100 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending August 7, a 4.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

19 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Michigan during week ending July 17

There were 19 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan in the week ending July 17, making up one percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Bay City nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.6% since March

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Bay City metropolitan statistical area was 32,900, a 0.6 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Midland nonfarm payroll employees increase by 1.4% since March

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Midland metropolitan statistical area was 35,500, a 1.4 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Monroe nonfarm payroll employees increase by 0.3% since March

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Monroe metropolitan statistical area was 37,400, a 0.3 percent increase over the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Battle Creek nonfarm payroll employees unchanged since March

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for April in the Battle Creek metropolitan statistical area was 53,000, unchanged from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

480 people in 75-84 age group in Michigan are estimated to have died during week ending August 28

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 480 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending August 28.

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Pennfield School Special Board Meeting

There will be a special Pennfield School Board Meeting on Thursday, September 30, at 6:30PM in the High School Media Center.

Supply chain disruptions

Over the past few months, you may have seen news stories about disruptions in the supply chain across the country, resulting from effects of the pandemic.

Board of Commissioners Meeting, Oct. 7

The Calhoun County Board of Commissioners will meet in-person at 7 p.m.

City Council and Planning Commission joint workshop