Students from Ferris State University’s Shimadzu Core Laboratory for Academic and Research Excellence participated in research looking into the cause of Escherichia coli readings in a Wexford Count recreation site.
Escherichia coli, better known as E. coli, are a large and diverse group of bacteria. Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said some can cause diarrhea, urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia, and other illnesses.
The Shimadzu Core Lab coordinated with Wexford County Drain Commissioner Michael Solomon since 2016, attempting to determine the source of fecal contaminants impacting access to Billings Lake’s “Kiddie Beach,” a body of water fed by Manton Creek.
Shimadzu Director Schuyler “Sky” Pike indicated there was no evidence of human or swine waste in samples taken following large rain events, with that testing pointing to E. coli contaminatio
CADILLAC — Two suspects were taken into police custody and charged with their alleged involvement in a homicide this past winter, according to a statement from Michigan State Police.
CADILLAC — Two suspects were taken into police custody and charged with involvement in a homicide in February, according to a statement from Michigan State Police.
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Wexford Gardaí have written a letter to both Wexford County Council and Ozanam House homeless shelter, asking them not to direct homeless individuals to the local garda station in the absence of any emergency beds being available.