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Kent County to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for New Parks Department Office

By Press release submission | Sep 9, 2022

Kent County will unveil its new Kent County Parks administrative office at an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022.

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61 people die in Michigan with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Sept. 3, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 8, 2022

There were 61 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 3, 2022, a 13% increase over the previous week.

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22 people die from kidney disease in Michigan during week ending Aug. 27

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 8, 2022

There were 22 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 27, making up 1.5% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

UPDATED: Issues to remember when dealing with August 29's storm damage, power outages

By Press release submission | Sep 8, 2022

After a large storm that hit the area on Monday, August 29, the City of Taylor is recommending that residents take note of the following items

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‘The Detroit region is the global epicenter of mobility,’ says executive director of Economic Growth Institute on $52.2 million grant

By Art Benavidez | Sep 8, 2022

State leaders are touting a $52.2 million grant toward auto investment that is expected to facilitate more jobs in Southeast Michigan.

First 2022 detections of West Nile Virus in Wayne County

By Press release submission | Sep 8, 2022

West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in three (3) Wayne County residents.

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93 people die in Michigan with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Sept. 3, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 8, 2022

There were 93 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 3, 2022, a 8.1% increase over the previous week.

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15 people die from influenza and pneumonia in Michigan during week ending Aug. 27

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 8, 2022

There were 15 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 27, making up one% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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Sept. 6: Congressional Record publishes “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 8, 2022

The Congressional Record published “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on Sept. 6.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Washtenaw County Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program

By Press release submission | Sep 8, 2022

The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a temporary emergency program to help income-eligible households pay outstanding water and wastewater bill

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EDA secretary says $850,000 grant for Manistee Riverwalk ‘will strengthen competitiveness as a tourist attraction’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 7, 2022

The city of Manistee will become a more attractive tourist destination after receiving an $850,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration.

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439 people die in Michigan from heart disease in week ending Sept. 3, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 7, 2022

There were 439 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 3, 2022, a 11.8% decrease from the previous week.

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How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Michigan during week ending August 20?

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 7, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 610 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending August 20.

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42 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Michigan during week ending Aug. 20

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 7, 2022

There were 42 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause 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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413 people die in Michigan from cancer in week ending Sept. 3, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 7, 2022

There were 413 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 3, 2022, a 3% increase over the previous week.

GRPS Begins Public Engagement on New Facilities Master Plan

By Press release submission | Sep 7, 2022

The Grand Rapids Public Schools has started its community engagement on the development of the district’s Facilities Master Plan.

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86 people die in Michigan from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending Sept. 3, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 6, 2022

There were 86 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 3, 2022, a 13.2% increase over the previous week.

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114 people die in Michigan from cerebrovascular disease in week ending Sept. 3, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 6, 2022

There were 114 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 3, 2022, a 15.2% increase over the previous week.

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491 people in 75-84 age group in Michigan are estimated to have died during week ending August 20

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 6, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 491 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending August 20.

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Biden’s student loan forgiveness to raise tuition for future generations, as economists suggest '60% will be countered by tuition hikes'

By Art Benavidez | Sep 6, 2022

Critics are taking Biden's student loan forgiveness initiative to task because they believe it will only raise tuition in the future.