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News from August 2022

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Volta Charging spokesperson on expanding MI EV infrastructure: ‘Available charging in underserved communities’

By Art Benavidez | Aug 25, 2022

An electric vehicle infrastructure company has been chosen to further develop Michigan’s EV ecosystems.

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A note to Michiganders: EVs are not suitable for long road trips, unless you've got a lot of time on your hands

By Art Benavidez | Aug 24, 2022

The recent push to ramp up electric vehicle (EV) production has led many consumers to consider the pros and cons of purchasing one.

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463 people die in Michigan from heart disease in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 24, 2022

There were 463 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, no changes from the previous week.

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37 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Michigan during week ending Aug. 6

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 24, 2022

There were 37 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 2.5% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Bark in the Park Event at Fairmount Dog Park Postponed

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2022

Due to the outbreak of a currently unidentified dog illness in Michigan, the Bark in the Park event planned for Friday, August 26 has been postponed.

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407 people die in Michigan from cancer in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 24, 2022

There were 407 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 2.5% increase over the previous week.

Spaghetti Fundraiser Dinner on Friday, September 23

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2022

Only 1 month away!

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650 people age 85 and older in Michigan are estimated to have died during week ending August 6

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 24, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 650 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending August 6.

East Lansing Parking Division Announces Discount Multi-Use Voucher Program

By Press release submission | Aug 24, 2022

The East Lansing Parking Division has announced a new option for hourly parking in downtown East Lansing’s gated parking facilities.

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In Michigan, inflation costs families $26,000 more per child than two years ago: 'This is Joe Biden's recession'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 23, 2022

The cost of raising a child has jumped monumentally, according to a recent report that highlighted child care costs amidst mounting inflation.

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85 people die in Michigan from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 23, 2022

There were 85 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, no changes from the previous week.

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90 people die in Michigan from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 23, 2022

There were 90 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 23.1% decrease from the previous week.

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64 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Michigan during week ending Aug. 6

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 23, 2022

There were 64 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 4.3% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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CDC estimates 494 people in 75-84 age group in Michigan died during week ending August 6

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 23, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 494 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending August 6.

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Excess deaths during week ending Aug. 6 in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 23, 2022

Michigan's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 6, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Gov. Whitmer: 'I am proud of the Michigan Department of Transportation for winning these competitive grants'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 23, 2022

Preliminary engineering plans to begin rehabbing the state’s intercity passenger rail service will commence soon thanks to a $1.6 million grant.

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81 people die in Michigan from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Aug. 20, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 22, 2022

There were 81 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 20, 2022, a 52.8% increase over the previous week.

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397 people die from diseases of the heart in Michigan during week ending Aug. 6

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 22, 2022

There were 397 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 6, making up 26.6% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Week of August 6: 386 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 22, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 386 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending August 6.

Environmental Analysis Underway near Jack Barstow Airport

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2022

Property owners near the City of Midland’s Jack Barstow Municipal Airport are advised that they may encounter data collection field workers near their homes and businesses for an ongoing environmental analysis.