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  • What Niles families should know about kratom now sold in town

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Wednesday: A couple of afternoon showers, temps: high: 76, low: 66.
  • Thursday: Rain at times, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The danger of kratom drug's byproduct 7-hydroxy (wndu.com) — Health officials and local advocates are warning Niles residents about the risks of kratom and its byproduct 7-hydroxymitragynine, which is sold at Vape & Shop Niles. With possible federal scheduling and a Michigan bill to ban 7-hydroxy pending, families are urged to talk with teens, research products carefully, and seek help if they're struggling with substance use.
   

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