Waterford Today

4,249 residents die of alzheimer's disease in Michigan in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2019

There were 4,249 Michigan residents who died of alzheimer's disease in 2016, a 12.7 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

VA reports decrease in number of appointments at VA Ann Arbor HCS health facility (506) in July

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2019

The VA Ann Arbor Health Care System, subsidiary 506 in Ann Arbor, Michigan scheduled 50,774 pending appointments in July compared to 51,383 the previous month, according to data collected from the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.

University Of Michigan Hospitals - Clinical Micro in Ann Arbor, Michigan receives FDA inspection

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2019

University Of Michigan Hospitals - Clinical Micro in Ann Arbor, Michigan was inspected by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 11 for human cellular, tissue, and gene therapies and received four citations, according to data posted on the FDA’s official website.

1,364 residents commit suicide in Michigan in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2019

There were 1,364 Michigan residents who committed suicide in 2016, a 3.3 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

1,791 residents die of kidney disease in Michigan in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2019

There were 1,791 Michigan residents who died of kidney disease in 2016, a 6.8 percent decrease from the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

5 newly enrolled Oscar G. Johnson VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 13, 2019

The Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain reported that five patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

12 newly enrolled Aleda E. Lutz VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2019

The Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw reported that 12 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

OAKLAND SCHOOLS: #OaklandCounty's Next "I Voted!" Sticker Contest

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2019

The deadline to design #OaklandCounty's next "I Voted!" sticker is two weeks away! Winners will receive $1,000 courtesy of Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union.

WATERFORD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: After Hours at Rustic Leaf Brewing Company

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2019

Sign up for the After Hours at Rustic Leaf Brewing Company on Oct 30th 5-8pm

WATERFORD KETTERING HIGH SCHOOL: Sign Up To Emcee Pep Assembly During Homecoming Week!

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2019

Calling all student emcees! Sign up in the T, for a chance to emcee the pep assembly during homecoming week

OAKLAND COUNTY: Saturday Is Last Call This Year To Drive In, Drop Off Hazardous Household Waste At NoHaz Collection Event

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2019

Residents of 18 Oakland County communities have a final chance this year to dispose of their household hazardous waste in a safe and environmentally responsible way.

THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD: Interested in Serving on the Library Advisory Board?

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2019

Interested in serving on the Library Advisory Board?

27 newly enrolled John D. Dingell VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2019

The John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit reported that 27 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

14 newly enrolled Battle Creek VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 10, 2019

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center reported that 14 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

From Great Lakes Wire

Michigan receives ‘D’ grade on national ranking of states’ fiscal health

By Michael Carroll | 6 years ago

Michigan would need $55 billion to pay all of its bills, including public employers’ pension benefits, according to a new ranking of the states’ fiscal health by Truth in Accounting (TIA).

From Great Lakes Wire

15 cases of Michigan voter fraud documented by Heritage Foundation

By Michael Carroll | 6 years ago

Fifteen people have been found guilty of election or voter fraud in Michigan since the year 2000, according to a Heritage Foundation database that details such cases nationwide.

GOP lawmakers at a loss over Gov. Whitmer's multitude of line-item vetoes

By Hollie Ferguson | Oct 5, 2019

Michigan's Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used her executive power line-item veto 147 times on the state budget just hours before a government shutdown.

THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD: Free Document Shredding for Oakland County Residents

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2019

Free Document Shredding for Oakland County Residents will be held, Friday, October 11, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., at the Oakland County Farmers Market parking lot; there is no need for residents to leave their cars

OAKLAND COUNTY: Vote Now And Vote Often As Your Votes Could Bring $$$ To Rehab Holly’s Venerable Union Depot Train Station In National Contest

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2019

The Village of Holly and its Union Depot are vying for a share of $2 million to help rehabilitate and transform the building into a welcome center touting Holly’s history and celebrating the important role women past and present play in the community.

WATERFORD KETTERING HIGH SCHOOL: Marching Captain

By Press release submission | Oct 3, 2019

Vote for Kettering Marching Band!