Lawmakers push help for small police departments
Meijer and Upton advocate targeted funding for departments under 200 officers to improve training recruitment and mental health services. They note most U S police agencies have small staffs and cite body camera costs as a barrier. H R 6448 referred to the Judiciary Committee.
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Clipper System Brings Snow to Lakeshore Areas
A clipper low moves cold air from central Canada through the upper Midwest and into the northeastern U.S. Ottawa County Emergency Management Director Lou Hunt notes road crews are working overtime to plow, with secondary roads likely worse than main roads. Drive slowly and allow extra time.
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Blissfield taps new path after manager Frey contract ends
Blissfield officials say Frey leaves before completing a year as village manager citing job performance. Frey earned a 2019 public administration master's degree from Central Michigan University. Saugatuck Township names Daniel DeFranco as temporary operations coordinator as board searches for a new manager. Osman notes the treasurer’s full-time office presence will keep critical functions on track during the transition. The township will update the manager job description and post it on state job boards.
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Michigan COVID daily toll toll and vaccination share
COVID-19 daily update shows Jan 22 to 24 totals for Michigan 39 372 new cases and 36 deaths raising state counts to 1 905 639 cases and 29 226 deaths. Ottawa and Allegan counties list confirmed and probable cases and deaths with vaccination rates. All figures from Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and local health departments.
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Winter Series on Mental Illness Opens Community Outreach
Momentum Center hosts virtual event exploring signs symptoms and treatment to reduce stigma. Free and open to all as the pilot program’s first outreach effort amid COVID related mental health impacts.
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