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Ex-health director Robert Gordon releases statement, offers glimpse into why he left

A new statement from the former leader of the Michigan health department offers a glimpse into the professional work and…

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Water main break on Pontiac Trail in West Bloomfield Township causes traffic delays

WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A water main break on Pontiac Trail just east of Haggerty Road in West Bloomfield Township has…

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Michigan coronavirus cases up to 590,217; Death toll now at 15,558

The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 590,217 as of Tuesday, including 15,558…

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Texas becomes biggest US state to lift COVID-19 mask mandate

AUSTIN, Texas – Texas is lifting its mask mandate, Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday, making it the largest state to end…

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Detroit expands vaccine eligibility to manufacturing employees living or working in city

DETROIT – Thousands of manufacturing employees living or working in Detroit are now eligible to receive the COVID vaccine under another…

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Michigan ballot drive would subject governor, lawmakers to FOIA

Lansing – Advocates for open government said Monday that they will launch a 2022 ballot drive to subject Michigan’s governor and…

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Michigan National Guard soldiers served bad food while guarding U.S. Capitol

Washington — Soldiers with the Michigan National Guard are complaining about bad food they’ve been served while providing security at the…

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Oakland County receiving 6,700 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich.— The mass vaccination of an entire state is slowly moving along, but that effort now is getting…

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Northern Michigan man arrested for assault, accused of chasing people with axe

CHEBOYGAN COUNTY, Mich. – An Afton man was arrested for assault after he was accused of chasing people with an axe.…

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Ex-Michigan health director gets $155K in separation agreement

LANSING – Former Michigan Department of Public Health and Human Services director Robert Gordon will receive more than $155,000 as part of a…

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