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Saturday, April 27, 2013  Local authorities are participating in a nation-wide effort that cracks down on drug abuse.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Students at Columbiaville learned about the dangers of guns and drugs.

Friday, February 15, 2013  The Post Office has said it will end Saturday delivery starting in August

Sunday, January 06, 2013  An environmental group says a drop-off program in northern Michigan is helping prevent drugs from contaminating the region's waters.

Saturday, April 14, 2012  Some changes being made to the way the City of Flint provides prescription drug coverage for all retiree groups.

Monday, August 29, 2011  Increasing drug shortages are causing over 50% of American hospitals to get their drugs from a middle man, or "grey market" supplier.

Friday, January 07, 2011  Lawmakers say the changes will give seniors the medical care they need.

Thursday, November 11, 2010  A former Clare police chief has been sentenced in Isabella County to a year of probation for impersonating a doctor to get prescription painkillers.

Friday, September 24, 2010  Johan Vanniekerk was sentenced Thursday to life in prison.

Wednesday, September 15, 2010  The event will take place on Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010  The University of Michigan-Flint Theta Chi Fraternity and the Genesee County Community Mental Health are hosting a Prescription Drug Drop Off Event.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010  The Office of Genesee County Sheriff is collecting prescription drugs for the safety of the community and the environment.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009  U.S. Representatives Bart Stupak (MI-01) and Ed-Whitfield (KY-01) scored a big win in the fight against prescription drug abuse, announcing that the National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Drug Reporting Act (NASPER) will be receiving funding for the first time to begin operations which will help establish or improve state-run prescription drug monitoring programs.