Pet supply stores band together to help Oakland County deputy battling cancer
DETROIT – It’s been a tough year for all of us but for Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy Bob Loken, it’s been extra hard as he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last fall.
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Fighting cancer is something Loken is familiar with. As a K-9 unit deputy, he’s helped Stephen Strong, a young boy who battled cancer.
“We love him just like our own kids and they love our dogs too,” Loken said.
The latest: Michigan coronavirus cases up to 764,519; Death toll now at 16,621
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Metro Detroit weather: Below freezing temperatures overnight, warmer weekend
Think warm thoughts as we slide into the coldest part of the forecast, with temperatures teetering on the freezing mark and some snowflakes for good measure.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday the state would be expanding its use of COVID treatments in an effort to combat rising hospitalizations.
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White House seeks to reassure Americans about vaccine safety
The White House COVID Response Team said it is working with states to minimize any impact of the Johnson & Johnson pause.
At Wednesday’s briefing, the team sought to reassure Americans about the overall safety of the vaccines and the system in place to monitor them.