West Michigan counties confront rising opioid crisis and Narcan rollout
In 2017 Allegan and Ottawa counties faced intensifying opioid problems as fentanyl surfaced in the region. Ottawa deputies carry Narcan in patrol cars, while Allegan considers a Narcan grant and policy updates. Officers worry about fentanyl and carfentanil risks to responders as overdose calls rise.
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Allegan
Ottawa Coun
West
Ottawa County
West Michigan
Allegan County
Baker
Michigan 2018 elections guide with key candidates
A preview of Michigan's 2018 races outlining Aug 7 primaries and the Nov 6 general, noting governors and a U.S. senator to be elected, and listing prominent hopefuls for the Republican and Democratic sides including Bill Schuette, Jim Hines, Patrick Colbeck, Gretchen Whitmer, Abdul El-Sayed, Shri Thanedar, Bill Cobbs, and Kentel White. It references campaign events in Holland and Ottawa County during September.
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Bill Schuette
Saginaw Township
Jim Hines
Patrick Colbeck
Canton
Senate
Gretchen Whitmer
Detroit Health Department
Abdul El-Sayed
Ann Arbor
Shri Thanedar
Farmington Hills
Bill Cobbs
Kentel White
Southgate
Michigan
Calley
Holland
Holland Young Professionals
Cobbs
El-Sayed
Ottawa
Frigid air lingers as Boston braces for weekend cold
Boston endures frigid conditions with wind chills near minus 30 as forecasters warn of continued record cold through the weekend. In Concord New Hampshire visiting Friday, Jess Flarity notes Alaska memories while packing extra gear. Portland Maine resident Jeanne Paterak worries climate change effects.
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Boston
Jess Flarity
Concord
New Hampshire
Alaska
Portland
Maine
Jeanne Paterak
Tests show lead in four Flint schools and centers
Four Flint facilities reported elevated lead levels in water after tests by state agencies at 63 of 78 sites. The testing covered schools day cares and elder care centers in November and December with 98.5 percent at or below 15 ppb. Flint Community Schools declined access. Superintendent Bilal Tawwab.
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Flint
Bilal Tawwab
Jak May
THE
Flint Journal
Michigan City
Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Department of Environmental Quality
Flint Community Schools
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Kent County
Steve Kempker
Jon Hulsing
Grand Haven
Frank Baker
Jake
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Michigan House
Chris Green
Charles Krupa
Holland Sentinel
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