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News from 2022

September Plymouth Pulse

By Press release submission | Sep 2, 2022

The September Plymouth Pulse is now available on our website at plymouthmi.gov.

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42 people die from diabetes mellitus in Michigan during week ending Aug. 20

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 2, 2022

There were 42 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 20, making up 2.7% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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69 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Michigan during week ending Aug. 20

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 2, 2022

There were 69 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 20, making up 4.5% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Whitmer on fuel executive order: ‘I am freeing up more gas supply’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 1, 2022

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has taken measures to mitigate the temporary shutdown of BP’s Whiting, Indiana, oil refinery due to a fire that is expected to impact Michigan.

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National Poll: 66% of Americans against Whitmer-supported Inflation Reduction Act tax hike

By Art Benavidez | Sep 1, 2022

A national poll has concluded that most Americans oppose the Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act.

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86 people die in Michigan with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 1, 2022

There were 86 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 10.3% increase over the previous week.

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14 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Michigan during week ending Aug. 20

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 1, 2022

There were 14 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 20, making up 0.9% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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How many Under 25-year-olds died in Michigan during week ending August 13?

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 1, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 26 individuals under the age of 25 died during the week ending August 13.

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495 deaths recorded in Michigan after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 1, 2022

Deaths after taking the COVID-19 vaccine total 8,214 across the US, with 495 deaths being in Michigan, according to the National Vaccine Information Center.

UM-Flint computer science professor awarded NSF grant

By Press release submission | Sep 1, 2022

After several years of submitting proposals, Mark Allison, an associate professor of computer science at the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology, has secured a research grant through the National Science Foundation.

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31 people die from kidney disease in Michigan during week ending Aug. 20

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 1, 2022

There were 31 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 20, making up two% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Pleasantview Drive drywell installation scheduled for Sept. 2

By Press release submission | Sep 1, 2022

The city’s contractor, Hunter Prell, will be working to install new drywells in the roadway along Pleasantview Drive tomorrow, Friday, Sept. 2.

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Average Michigan driver will spend $31.19 more on gas this September

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 1, 2022

The average price of regular gas in Michigan in September is $3.85 per gallon.

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54 people die in Michigan with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 1, 2022

There were 54 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 10.2% increase over the previous week.

City Offices, Services Closed for Labor Day September 5

By Press release submission | Sep 1, 2022

All City of Midland offices, non-emergency services, and the Grace A. Dow Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.

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Border patrol chief agent: 'Encounters have increased over 92% from last year'

By David Beasley | Aug 31, 2022

The continuing border crisis has resulted in a 92% increase in encounters in the Swanton Sector, which includes counties in Vermont, New York and New Hampshire, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency.

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596 people age 85 and older in Michigan are estimated to have died during week ending August 13

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 31, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 596 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending August 13.

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400 people die in Michigan from cancer in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 31, 2022

There were 400 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 2% decrease from the previous week.

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493 people die in Michigan from heart disease in week ending Aug. 27, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 31, 2022

There were 493 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Aug. 27, 2022, a 5.8% increase over the previous week.

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37 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Michigan during week ending Aug. 13

By Great Lakes Wire | Aug 31, 2022

There were 37 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 13, making up 2.4% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.