Great Lakes Wire

There were 495 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending September 4, a 9 percent increase over the previous week.

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

There were 25 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Michigan in the week ending August 21, making up 1.2 percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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

There were 40 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Michigan in the week ending August 21, making up two percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Week ending September 25 could be deadliest for people age 25 and younger in Michigan

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 44 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending September 25.

Michigan: 638 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died during week ending September 25

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 638 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending September 25.

246 people die after taking the COVID-19 vaccine in Michigan

Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 5,742 across the US, with 246 deaths being in Michigan, according to the National Vaccine Information Center.

401 people die in Michigan from cancer in week ending September 4

There were 401 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending September 4, a 5.2 percent decrease from the previous week.

68 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Michigan during week ending August 14

There were 68 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan in the week ending August 14, making up 3.5 percent of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Oct. 25

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” on Oct. 25.

106 people die in Michigan from cerebrovascular disease in week ending September 4

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