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Possible harmful algae bloom reported on lake in Newaygo County
NEWAYGO COUNTY, Mich. — A possible harmful algae bloom was reported by a resident on a lake in Newaygo County earlier this week. The algae bloom was reported on Hess Lake and later confirmed by the District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) in cooperation with Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE).
DHD#10 urges public to avoid water contact in backwaters of White River in White Cloud and Newaygo County
On Friday, June 28, 2024, District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) was notified by Ferris State University that they collected bacterial samples from the backwaters of White River, in White Cloud, Newaygo County. Ferris State University reported that two samples showed elevated E. coli levels and will continue to sample until the levels are reduced.
Grant welcomes home fallen solider 73 years after he went missing in action during the Korean War
GRANT, Mich. — Late Thursday morning, community members gathered along M-37 in Grant as Private First Class Thomas A. Smith completed his journey home. 73 years after being reported missing in action, PFC. Smith's remains have been identified. His remains landed in Grand Rapids around 10:45 a.m., and a procession escorted by Michigan State Police (MSP) arrived in Grant close to noon.
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