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Warning: Opiate overdoses on the increase in Berrien County - April 18, 2019 at 6:00 pm
The statistics for heroin based overdose deaths have been relatively static over the years being in the thirty-some deaths per year over the last several years with a slight downward trend last year. That trend was possibly due to the prevalence of Naloxone (Narcan), the antidote for an overdose used by police officers, medic crews, and many others. However, in the last two weeks the prosecutor’s office has received reports Read more…
US-12 and M-66 lane closures for sewer work in Sturgis April 22 – June 14 - April 18, 2019 at 3:13 pm
There will be single-lane closures for sanitary sewer work by the city of Sturgis on US-12 between M-66 (Centreville Road) and Lakeview Avenue, and on M-66 (Nottawa Street) between US-12 and Lafayette Street from Monday, April 22, through Friday, June 14.
National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day - April 18, 2019 at 12:00 pm
The Voice. Change. Hope. Alliance is partnering with Spectrum Health Lakeland and local law enforcement for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 27 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The collaborative effort will provide a secure, convenient, and responsible drive-through service for community members to dispose of unwanted or unused prescription drugs. The event will take place at two locations this year:Lakeland Center for Outpatient Services:3900 Hollywood RoadSt. Read more…
Additional measles case added in Oakland County, state count at 43 - April 18, 2019 at 9:11 am
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has confirmed an additional measles case in Southeast Michigan, bringing the state total to 43 for 2019. The newly confirmed case is from Oakland County. There are no new exposure locations related to this case. The outbreak, which began in mid-March, has resulted in 40 cases in Oakland County, one in Wayne County and one in the City of Detroit. In Read more…
Victory and Carrier testify on ‘Jack Robert Carrier Law’ - April 18, 2019 at 6:00 am
Sen. Roger Victory testified before the Senate Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Wednesday on his legislation that would allow drivers eligible for a daytime only restricted license to be exempt from the nighttime driving requirements to obtain a driver’s license. Senate Bills 192 and 193 would create the “Jack Robert Carrier Law,” named for Jack Carrier, of Jenison. Jack was unable to complete standard driver’s training courses due to Read more…
- Minister at secretive N Carolina church sentenced for fraud
A minster at a secretive North Carolina church has been sentenced to 34 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $466,000 in restitution for his role in an unemployment fraud scheme involving businesses owned by church leaders
How the major US stock indexes fared Thursday
Major U.S. indexes managed small gains Thursday, though not enough to prevent a losing week for the S&P 500 following three weeks of gains
Italy: Gravestone maker accused of hiding drugs at cemetery
Italian police say officers found more than a kilogram (2.4 pounds) of cocaine allegedly hidden at a Rome cemetery and arrested a 42-year-old gravestone maker
Highlights of Trump’s written answers to special counsel Robert Mueller’s questions
Drew Angerer/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The answers President Donald Trump gave to special counsel Robert Mueller have finally been released as part of the redacted version of the special counsel’s report. Trump’s willingness to participate in an interview with the special counsel, the topics of the questions and whether that interview would take place in person or in writing was the subject of a months-long negotiation between Trump’s legal team and Read more…
Fox cancels Lil Rel-starring comedy ‘Rel’ after one season
ABC/Randy Holmes(LOS ANGELES) — The freshman Fox comedy Lil Rel has officially been cancelled. According to Deadline, Fox has decided to the end the Lil Rel Howery-starring series after only one season. The show, loosely based on the life of Howery, was executive-produced by comic and writer Jerrod Carmichael, who starred with Rel on the now defunct NBC series The Carmichael Show. It followed Rel as an arrogant, successful man Read more…
