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Michigan COVID Vaccination Lottery: What To Know
Michigan has launched its own COVID-19 vaccine lottery. Here's how to sign up to potentially win millions of dollars in prizes.
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
Joey Oliver, Patch Staff
- 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.
Do you have a news tip? Contact me at joey.oliver@patch.com.
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DTE Worker Electrocuted, Dies On Live Wire In Detroit
The worker's body was found around 3 p.m. Tuesday.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued For Wayne, Macomb Counties
Parts of southeast Michigan also are under flood advisories, according to the National Weather Service in Detroit.
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Troy, MI|News|
Oakland County Among 2021’s Healthiest Communities: U.S. News
More than half of the 500 healthiest communities had fewer COVID-19 cases per capita than the national average.
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Clinton Township, MI|News|
McLaren Macomb Nurses Authorize Strike Over Patient Care Issues
The current contract is set to expire on July 27.
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Detroit|News|
Henry Ford To Begin Requiring COVID Vaccines For All Employees
The health system is the first in the state to require all employees to have the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Grosse Pointe, MI|News|
Art Stolen From Grosse Pointe Woman Recovered, Feds Seek Suspects
The art — a series of screenprints and lithographs — has been returned. They are valued at more than $100,000.
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Ferndale, MI|News|
Rosie O'Grady's Closes Its Doors. Here's What Might Replace It.
While the downtown Ferndale pub closed over the weekend, plans are underway for something new at the location.
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Dearborn, MI|News|
Dearborn To Residents: Don't Park On Street Tuesday, Thursday
Some Dearborn residents are being asked not to park on the street so city crews can clear debris littering the streets.
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Detroit|News|
President Joe Biden To Visit Michigan Saturday
The president will make a stop in Michigan as part of his "America's Back Together" tour.
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Coronavirus Outbreaks In Michigan Schools: 22 Are 'Ongoing'
The state reported zero new coronavirus outbreaks in schools on Monday, but 22 outbreaks remain "ongoing."
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Troy, MI|News|
Oakland County Plans To Launch Conviction Integrity Unit
Similar units have been launched around the state and have recently led to several overturned convictions.
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Detroit|News|
UAW Names New President After Gamble Retirement
The Associated Press had projected the hire upon Gamble's retirement last week.
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Detroit Woman Accused Of Taking Money From Family In Nursing Home
A Detroit woman is accused of embezzling more than $23,000 from two family members in Detroit nursing homes, authorities said Monday.
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Dearborn, MI|News|
Dearborn SOS Affected By Power Outages, Appointments Reassigned
Planning on heading to the Dearborn Secretary of State branch? Power outages might have thrown a wrench in your plans.
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Troy, MI|News|
Former Oakland County Priest Faces New Sex Abuse Charges
Gary Berthiaume was charged last year with second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Now, he faces more felony charges.
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Detroit|News|
Detroit Restaurant Served Expired Chicken, Health Department Says
A restaurant in Detroit was cited for reportedly serving expired chicken and other food law violations.
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Tornadoes. Flooding. Power Outages. MI Saw It All This Weekend.
Parts of Michigan were underwater on Saturday. Other areas were hit by tornadoes. Read about that and more in today's Monday briefing.
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Mosquito-Borne Virus Detected In Michigan Mosquitoes, State Says
Mosquitoes in three Michigan counties recently tested positive for the Jamestown Canyon virus.
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UAW President Rory Gamble Announces Retirement
Rory Gamble, president of the United Auto Workers since 2019, is calling it quits next week.
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