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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.

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

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 14, 2022

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

By Press release submission | Sep 14, 2022

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

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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.

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

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 13, 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.

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

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 13, 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.

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

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 13, 2022

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

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

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 13, 2022

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.

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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.

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

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 13, 2022

There were 63 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 27, making up 4.4% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

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MEDC CEO on new $300 million SK Siltron facility: ‘Underscores the strength of our state’s high-tech manufacturing workforce’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 13, 2022

State leaders recently celebrated an Auburn-based semiconductor wafer manufacturer's new $300 million development in Bay City.

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Biden administration: Loan forgiveness 'is paid for, and far more, by the deficit reduction' so far this year

By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2022

Cynicism regarding President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan comes from economists who believe that it will contribute to the ongoing inflation.

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Week of August 27: 349 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 12, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 349 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending August 27.

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Michigan State Police director: State troopers see ‘devastating impact illegal guns have on communities’

By Art Benavidez | Sep 12, 2022

A new proposal by state leaders hopes to curb gun violence across the state.

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69 people die in Michigan from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Sept. 10, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 12, 2022

There were 69 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 10, 2022, a 8% decrease from the previous week.

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54 people die in Michigan from diabetes mellitus in week ending Sept. 10, 2022

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 12, 2022

There were 54 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Michigan during the week ending Sept. 10, 2022, a 15.6% decrease from the previous week.

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391 people die from diseases of the heart in Michigan during week ending Aug. 27

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 12, 2022

There were 391 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Michigan in the week ending Aug. 27, making up 27% of total deaths by all causes in Michigan.

Get Registered to Vote During National Voter Registration Month

By Press release submission | Sep 12, 2022

The Midland City Clerk’s office encourages all eligible residents to get involved in the democratic process by registering to vote during September in celebration of National Voter Registration Month.

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Week ending August 27 could be deadliest for people in 45-64 age group in Michigan

By Great Lakes Wire | Sep 11, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 276 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending August 27.