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63 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Michigan during week ending Aug. 20

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 6, 2022

There were 63 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 20, making up 4.1% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Judge denies Benson's motion to dismiss PILF suit over deceased names on voter rolls

By W.J. Kennedy | Sep 6, 2022

A federal judge in Michigan shot down Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) to force her office to remove deceased voters from the registration rolls.

Superior Township Parks & Rec Movies In The Park

By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2022

If you're looking for a night out, Superior Township Parks & Rec has just the thing!

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Michigan sees excess deaths compared to death expectancy during week ending Aug. 20

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 6, 2022

Michigan's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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64 people die in Michigan from diabetes mellitus in week ending Sept. 3, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 5, 2022

There were 64 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 3, 2022, a 13.5% decrease from the previous week.

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388 people die from diseases of the heart in Michigan during week ending Aug. 20

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 5, 2022

There were 388 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 20, making up 25.3% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Gilchrist: $55 million Michigan Reconnect expansion continues 'historic progress' in education, skills training

By Art Benavidez | Sep 5, 2022

A $55 million grant toward the Michigan Reconnect program is expected to spur more state residents to obtain a college degree or skills certificate.

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75 people die in Michigan from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Sept. 3, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 5, 2022

There were 75 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 3, 2022, a 5.6% increase over the previous week.

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CDC estimates 428 people in 65-74 age group in Michigan died during week ending August 20

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 5, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 428 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending August 20.

Adrian City offices are closed in observance of Labor Day

By Press release submission | Sep 5, 2022

Adrian City offices are closed in observance of Labor Day.

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CDC predicts 334 people in 45-64 age group in Michigan died during week ending August 20

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 4, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 334 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending August 20.

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16 people die in Michigan from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Sept. 3, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 4, 2022

There were 16 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 3, 2022, a 20% decrease from the previous week.

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Hispanic deaths in Michigan decrease to 48 in week ending September 3

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 4, 2022

There were 48 Hispanic people who died in Michigan in the week ending September 3, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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50 people die in Michigan from kidney disease in week ending Sept. 3, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 4, 2022

There were 50 deaths with nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 3, 2022, a 56.3% increase over the previous week.

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Michigan deaths exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week Aug. 20

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 4, 2022

Michigan's death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Aug. 20, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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347 people die from cancer in Michigan during week ending Aug. 20

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 4, 2022

There were 347 deaths from cancer reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 20, making up 22.6% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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82 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Michigan during week ending Aug. 20

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 3, 2022

There were 82 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 20, making up 5.3% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Week of August 20: 90 people in 25-44 age group are estimated to have died in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 3, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 90 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending August 20.

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77 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Michigan during week ending Aug. 20

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 3, 2022

There were 77 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 20, making up five% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Notice of Meeting Change

By Press release submission | Sep 2, 2022

To comply with the Michigan Open Meetings Act (MCL 15.265)