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Nov 13, 2024 |
gandernewsroom.com | Karel Vega
The decline in Michigan from 2021 to 2023 is almost five times greater than the national decline seen in that same time frame. In a sign of progress in the fight against the opioid crisis, the state of Michigan has announced that overdose deaths decreased by 5.7% in 2023. Provisional records from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) show that last year, there were 2,826 deaths. That’s compared to 2,998 deaths in 2022.
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Oct 23, 2024 |
gandernewsroom.com | Karel Vega
Does it feel like everyone in Michigan drives like they’re in a huge hurry? We asked locals how much over the speed limit they go—and the answers might surprise you. I’ve lived in Michigan long enough to consider this state my permanent home. I love so much about this beautiful state. But when I first moved here from California, I experienced my fair share of culture shock.
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Sep 19, 2024 |
gandernewsroom.com | Karel Vega
Early October will be the best time to see peak colors in most of Michigan. Many Michiganders’ favorite aspect of the fall is the change in scenery throughout the season. But sometimes, it feels like those striking red leaves are gone before we even get the chance to fully appreciate them. We’ve used smokymountains.com’s Fall Foliage Prediction Map in past years and have found it to be a reliable tool for figuring out when colors will be at their peak.
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Sep 18, 2024 |
gandernewsroom.com | Karel Vega
How thousands of POWs assisted in Michigan’s agricultural sector during World War II. During World War II, 16 million US troops were sent overseas to fight against the Nazi regime—including more than 600,000 Michiganders. As these soldiers fought overseas, the nation was faced with a severe labor shortage. So, a solution was devised: Use prisoners of war. Here’s a short history of how POWs in Michigan helped fill the state’s labor shortage.
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Aug 27, 2024 |
gandernewsroom.com | Karel Vega
Davison liquor store owner accused of $50K bottle return scheme. A Davison man is in hot water after allegedly committing bottle return fraud. Namir Shango, 34, was arraigned in the 67th District Court in Saginaw on one count of False Pretenses, $50,000 to $100,000, earlier this month—a felony that could land him up to 15 years behind bars.
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Sophie Boudreau
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Writer at Freelance
Sophie Boudreau primarily covers news in the Northern Michigan region, including areas around Traverse City and surrounding towns in Michigan, United States.

Mike Bohn
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Mike Bohn primarily covers news in Seattle, Washington, United States, with frequent articles also focusing on Montreal, Quebec, Canada and Las Vegas, Nevada, United States.

Tony LaBrie
Brand Manager at WWBN-FM (Burton, MI)
Tony LaBrie primarily covers news in the Midwestern region of Michigan, United States, including areas around Traverse City and surrounding counties.
Steven Haupt
Editor at Gladwin County Record
Steven Haupt primarily covers news in the Mid-Michigan region, including areas around Bay City and Saginaw, Michigan, United States.

Sara Guymon
Business Reporter at Post-Bulletin
Sara Guymon primarily covers news in the Greater Rochester area including surrounding towns in New York, United States.
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