Across Michigan, MI|News|
Michigan Democrats Call On Shirkey To Resign After Comments
Democrats said that in addition to calling the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riots a hoax, Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey made sexist remarks.
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- Detroit, MI
I cover Detroit and its suburbs for Patch. Past stops include ABC12, The Argus-Press and the Saginaw Township View. I've also dabbled with FantasyPros and SBNation. I'm a product of Saginaw Valley State University.
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Macomb Township, MI|News|
Macomb Co. Sheriff Investigating Fatal Crash At Hall And Gratiot
One person died Tuesday night in a crash on westbound Hall Road at Gratiot Avenue, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
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Detroit|News|
Detroit To Host COVID Vaccination Fair For Senior Citizens
Officials said transportation is available for residents who need a lift to the TCF Center for vaccinations.
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Dearborn, MI|News|
Dearborn Public Schools To Begin Blended Learning March 1
The district said all COVID measures set by the board of education and the district have been met and announced its reopening plan Tuesday.
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Oakland Township-Lake Orion, MI|News|
Mellissa Carone, Trump Witness And SNL Joke, To Run For State Rep
Mellissa Carone has submitted a filing to run for the 46th District seat in Oakland County.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Michigan Reports Lowest Coronavirus Increase Since September
Michigan reported its lowest single-day increase in new coronavirus cases since September 2020 on Tuesday.
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Dearborn, MI|News|
Wayne County Woman Charged In Murder Of Boyfriend
The woman's father has been charged as an accessory after the fact, prosecutors said.
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Detroit|News|
NFL Reveals Who Detroit Lions Will Play In 2021 Season
Detroit will play seven teams that were a part of the 2020 NFL playoffs.
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Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Oakland Co. To Use Local Software Company's Contact Tracing App
Oakland County has contracted with Rochester's Clear To Go! to offer the company's contact tracing app to local restaurants and schools.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Whitmer Gives Update On Michigan Pandemic Response: Livestream
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is holding a 1:30 p.m. news conference where she will update residents on the state's pandemic response.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Meijer Looking To Expand COVID-19 Vaccinations In Michigan
The grocery store chain has already vaccinated more than 20,000 Michiganders against the coronavirus.
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Royal Oak, MI|News|
Detroit Zoo Staff 'Devastated' After Polar Bear Killed Monday
A female polar bear was killed by a male polar bear during a breeding attempt at the Detroit Zoo.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Michigan Adds 1,769 New Coronavirus Cases, 11 More Deaths
Monday's updated figures bring Michigan's coronavirus totals to 569,417 confirmed cases and 14,905 reported deaths.
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Dearborn, MI|News|
4 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Wayne County Schools
Michigan reported 32 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
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Clinton Township, MI|News|
2 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Macomb County Schools
Michigan reported 32 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
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Troy, MI|News|
4 New Coronavirus Outbreaks Reported In Oakland County Schools
Michigan reported 32 new outbreaks of the coronavirus in schools across the state Monday.
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Rochester-Rochester Hills, MI|News|
Child Hospitalized After Sled Hits Parker Car In Rochester Hills
Police said a man was towing the 9-year-old boy behind his Jeep when the sled the boy was on hit a parked car.
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Plymouth-Canton, MI|News|
Canton Police Asking For Help Finding Missing 15-Year-Old Girl
Donaeja Green was last seen at a family member’s house in Canton in December, police said.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Coronavirus Variant From U.K. Found In 10 Michigan Counties
The faster-spreading variant of the coronavirus has been confirmed in 10 Michigan counties, according to officials.
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Across Michigan, MI|News|
Michigan Receives $8.3M From FEMA For COVID Vaccine Distribution
The funding will go toward spreading awareness of where and when Michiganders can be vaccinated.
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