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Michigan authorities say flu cases are down amid COVID-19 pandemic

By James Ledbetter | Mar 2, 2021

Since COVID-19 emerged last year, cases of influenza are dramatically lower than they have been in previous years, according to Bridge Michigan.

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Grand Valley State philosophy professor answers key questions about the COVID-19 vaccines

By James Ledbetter | Dec 30, 2020

Jeffrey Byrnes, a medical ethicist and assistant professor of philosophy at Grand Valley State University in Allendale Charter Township, answered a few questions about the new COVID-19 vaccine and the ethical decisions involved in its distribution, which was published in Bridge Michigan.

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Nessel urges Michigan residents to beware of dangerous toys during the holiday season

By James Ledbetter | Dec 24, 2020

As parents purchase toys for their children over the holidays, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel released a consumer alert on toy safety, warning residents of potentially dangerous toys, according to Michigan.gov.

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Michigan officials begin a post-election audit

By James Ledbetter | Nov 23, 2020

Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson said that post-election audits are imperative because the purpose of elections is to express the will of the people, according to Michigan.gov.

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Whitmer has released Thanksgiving 2020 COVID-19 rules

By James Ledbetter | Nov 10, 2020

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced the release of a set of suggestions regarding the celebration of Thanksgiving later this month, according to Michigan Capitol Confidential.

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Study finds that active-duty military personnel make up 21 out of every 100,000 residents in Michigan

By James Ledbetter | Aug 13, 2020

Active-duty military personnel make up 21 out of every 100,000 residents in Michigan

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Owosso drops plan for backup drive-thru graduation ceremony

By James Ledbetter | May 1, 2020

Seniors who are graduating in Owosso won’t be receiving their diplomas in a drive-thru ceremony like previously discussed by school officials.