Great Lakes Wire

There were 461 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 10, 2022, a 4.1% increase over the previous week.

624 people age 85 and older in Michigan are estimated to have died during week ending August 27

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 624 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending August 27.

Sept. 12 sees Congressional Record publish “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

The Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on Sept. 12.

Construction Project on West and Coolidge Roads to Begin Thursday, Sept. 15

Motorists are advised that a construction project on West and Coolidge roads is expected to begin on Thursday, Sept. 15 and is anticipated to be completed by the end of October.

Fall Festival

Enjoy a day full of fall demonstrations and activities with Portage Parks & Recreation, on Sunday, September 18, from 10 AM - 2 PM at the Celery Flats Historical Area, 7335 Garden Lane.

384 people die in Michigan from cancer in week ending Sept. 10, 2022

There were 384 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 10, 2022, a 7% decrease from the previous week.

Young adults can explore educational next steps at Oct. 4 College & Career Kickoff

For young adults looking to learn more about continuing their education or identifying a career pathway, the College & Career Kickoff will offer a comprehensive slate of drop-in programming presented by a diverse team of experts.

Sept. 12 sees Congressional Record publish “CLOTURE MOTION” in the Senate section

“CLOTURE MOTION” was published on page S4535 of the Congressional Record on Sept. 12.

Castillo says $2 million Sault Ste. Marie International 500 Raceway renovation 'an important tourism asset'

By Art Benavidez | Sep 14, 2022

The Sault Ste. Marie Convention and Visitors Bureau has received a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration to attract tourists.

39 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Michigan during week ending Aug. 27

There were 39 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 27, making up 2.7% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Hydrant flushing across city now through end of September

City Water crews have started the annual fire hydrant flushing program during overnight hours.

Barrasso: 'American families need relief from Democrat policies' like those supported by Peters

By Andy Nghiem | Sep 13, 2022

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, is frustrated with Democrats for voting against policies that would lower energy costs for families while pushing more spending that increases inflation.

116 people die in Michigan from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Sept. 10, 2022

There were 116 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 10, 2022, a 0.9% increase over the previous week.

84 people die in Michigan from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Sept. 10, 2022

There were 84 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 10, 2022, a 2.3% decrease from the previous week.

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Michigan during week ending Aug. 27

Michigan's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 27, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC predicts 529 people in 75-84 age group in Michigan died during week ending August 27

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 529 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending August 27.

Service Line Warranties of America

By Press release submission | Sep 13, 2022

Service Line Warranties of America (SLWA) is a private company that provides optional water and/or sewer service line warranties to homeowners for the portion of their water and/or sewer lines that are the responsibility of the homeowner, and will not be repaired by City crews if they break or fail.

Benson's argument in Zuck Bucks lawsuit 'wrong,' attorney representing voters says

By W.J. Kennedy | Sep 13, 2022

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is “wrong” in claiming that she bears no responsibility for Michigan election officials accepting millions in grants from Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to underwrite the cost of the 2020 general election, an attorney representing voters in a lawsuit naming Benson says.

63 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Michigan during week ending Aug. 27