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President Trump approves emergency declaration for Midland County flooding

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(5/21/2020) - President Donald Trump approved a federal emergency declaration for massive flooding in Midland County on Thursday, paving the way for additional resources to assist. The declaration, which Gov. Gretchen Whitmer formally requested on Wednesday, covers flooding that started with heavy rain last Saturday and worsened after the...

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Genesee County's new coronavirus cases fall below 10 again

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(5/21/2020) - The number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases fell back below 10 on Thursday. The Genesee County Health Department reported nine newly confirmed cases of coronavirus and one more death attributed to the illness on Wednesday for totals of 1,925 cases and 238 deaths. Thursday was the first day with fewer than 10 newly confirmed...

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Midland-area residents wonder what's left under all the floodwaters

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(5/21/2020) - As floodwaters recede, the mud left behind will become the next challenge for the Midland area. The city of Midland says about 11,000 people were evacuated in less than 12 hours without a single significant injury. Officials say that is possible when residents listen to the warnings and work together. Flood victims now are...

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Midland, Saginaw counties offering shelter for pets displaced by flooding

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(5/20/2020) - Two Mid-Michigan animal shelters are offering a place for pets to stay while they are displaced due to record-setting floods on the Tittabawassee River. The Humane Society of Midland County and Saginaw County Animal Care and Control are asking anyone who needs shelter for their pet due to flooding to give them a call. The Midland...

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Saginaw County reports 100 deaths attributed to coronavirus

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(5/20/2020) - Saginaw County passed a sad milestone as the number of newly confirmed coronavirus cases in Michigan topped 500 for the fourth day out of the last 12 on Wednesday. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services reported 659 new confirmed coronavirus cases on Wednesday, bringing the state's total death toll to 53,009. Another...

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