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News from September 2022

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Michigan Democrats Kildee, Slotkin vote to keep school "gender services" secret from parents

By Great Lakes Wire reports | Sep 30, 2022

U.S. Reps. Dan Kildee (D-Flushing) and Elissa Slotkin (D-Holly) joined U.S. House Democrats Thursday in blocking a Republican measure to require schools to obtain parental consent before providing "gender-based" mental health or social and emotional services to students.

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55 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Michigan during week ending Sept. 17

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 30, 2022

There were 55 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Michigan in the week ending Sept. 17, making up 3.9% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Michigan increases from Q1 to Q2 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 30, 2022

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Michigan in the second quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $258,366, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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34 people die from diabetes mellitus in Michigan during week ending Sept. 17

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 30, 2022

There were 34 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Michigan in the week ending Sept. 17, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Portage Connect - Leaf Pick-up

By Press release submission | Sep 30, 2022

Ray Waurio, the Deputy Director of Streets & Parks joins host Mary Ruple to talk about the Fall Leaf Pick-up Program.

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66 people die in Michigan with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Sept. 24, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 29, 2022

There were 66 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 24, 2022, a 17.9% increase over the previous week.

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31 people die from kidney disease in Michigan during week ending Sept. 17

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 29, 2022

There were 31 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Michigan in the week ending Sept. 17, making up 2.2% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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97 people die in Michigan with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Sept. 24, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 29, 2022

There were 97 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 24, 2022, a 6.6% increase over the previous week.

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11 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Michigan during week ending Sept. 17

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 29, 2022

There were 11 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Michigan in the week ending Sept. 17, making up 0.8% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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MVAA director on scholarship awards: ‘These scholarships will change the lives of Michigan students’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 29, 2022

Organizations throughout the state have come together in order to provide scholarships to the families of military service members.

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15 people age 25 and younger in Michigan are estimated to have died during week ending September 10

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 29, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 15 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending September 10.

Position Available in Public Works Department

By Press release submission | Sep 29, 2022

The City of Houghton Department of Public Works has an opening for a qualified candidate for the position of full-time heavy equipment operator/laborer.

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405 people die in Michigan from cancer in week ending Sept. 24, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 28, 2022

There were 405 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 24, 2022, a 2.5% increase over the previous week.

UM-Flint School of Nursing selected for national initiative in delivering diverse, equitable education

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2022

Creating an inclusive future in health care requires a diverse group of individuals entering the profession who are prepared to make a difference.

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473 people die in Michigan from heart disease in week ending Sept. 24, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 28, 2022

There were 473 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 24, 2022, a 4.6% increase over the previous week.

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CDC estimates 621 people age 85 and older in Michigan died during week ending September 10

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 28, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 621 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending September 10.

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54 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Michigan during week ending Sept. 10

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 28, 2022

There were 54 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan in the week ending Sept. 10, making up 3.6% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

PBGR unveils community-suggested improvement ward projects

By Press release submission | Sep 27, 2022

The Participatory Budgeting Grand Rapids (PBGR) Steering Committee has unveiled the final 27 projects that will be up for public vote September 30 through October 5.

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95 people die in Michigan from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Sept. 24, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 27, 2022

There were 95 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 24, 2022, a 11.8% increase over the previous week.

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CDC predicts 518 people in 75-84 age group in Michigan died during week ending September 10

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 27, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 518 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending September 10.