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Michigan Senate approves bill to regulate Mackinac Island ferry fees
WGTU - Michigan
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LANSING, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— The Michigan Senate has approved legislation aimed at strengthening Mackinac Island's authority to regulate fees associated with ferry services. The bill, sponsored by Sen. John Damoose, R-Harbor Springs, seeks to...
How to avoid bringing bed bugs home from your next vacation
USA Today - Virginia
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There’s nothing like hitting the sack after a long day on the road, but there’s something travelers may want to consider doing first if they don't want to be the only ones crawling into bed: Checking for bed bugs. “They really could be anywhere...
Any hotel can have bed bugs. How travelers can avoid bringing them home
AOL
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There’s nothing like hitting the sack after a long day on the road, but there’s something travelers may want to consider doing first if they don't want to be the only ones crawling into bed: Checking for bed bugs. “They really could be anywhere...
Streetwear-inspired golf brand lands first U.S. storefront in Detroit airport
MLive - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
WAYNE COUNTY, MI -- After selling streetwear-inspired golf attire around the world, Eastside Golf is having a homecoming this summer as it lands in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The young, vibrant and Black-owned golf lifestyle...
Great Lakes water getting warmer, some beaches nearing 80 degrees
MLive - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
The hot weather to close out June and start July has really caused the Great Lakes water to warm. Some of the warmer spots on the southern Great Lakes are now approaching that magical swimming temperature. The satellite-derived water surface water...
Michigan’s economy: ‘Constant uncertainty’ sparks fear, hope for stability
Bridge Michigan
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July 3, 2025
The lowest rates generally remain in the I-94/I-96 corridor. While many counties there ranged from the mid-3% to 4%, Livingston County was the lowest at 2.75. Among Michigan’s industrial areas, Metro Detroit stood at 4.6%, Flint at 6.9%, Saginaw...
Michigan officials urge safety during Fourth of July celebrations
Soo Leader
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The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) is reminding residents that a fun Independence Day starts with smart precautions and understanding your insurance coverage NEWS RELEASE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE AND...
Severe flash flooding remains unlikely in Mid-Michigan
WKAR - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
Severe flash flooding devastated communities in Texas over the weekend, but forecasters in Michigan say that kind of flooding is unlikely to happen here. Andrew Dixon is a senior service hydrologist at the National Weather Service in Grand Rapids....
Child buried in Michigan sand dune collapse released from hospital
MLive - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
OCEANA COUNTY, MI — A 9-year-old Livingston County boy who was rescued Friday, July 4, after being buried in the sand dunes in Mears has been released from the hospital. The boy was visiting the Silver Lake State Park from Fenton with his family...
Gage Cannabis Bails on Michigan: 20 Dispensaries to Close
99.1 WFMK - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
Well, here we go again. The next time you head to a Gage in Michigan for your Friday-night gummy fix, you might find a "Closed" sign instead of a helpful budtender. Gage Cannabis, operated by corporate cannabis overlord TerrAscend Corp., has...
Michigan board approves controversial ballot language amid chamber opposition
Detroit City Wire - Michigan
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July 3, 2025
Sandy K. Baruah President and Chief Executive Officer at Detroit Regional Chamber | LinkedInSandy K. Baruah President and Chief Executive Officer at Detroit Regional Chamber | LinkedIn On June 27, the Michigan Board of Canvassers approved summary...
Danger In The Woods: Urgent Warning Issued For Michigan Hikers
95.3 WBCKFM - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
Summer is the perfect time in Michigan to lace up your hiking boots and explore the natural beauty of the Great Lakes state. However, experts warn residents of a danger in Michigan's woods and other surrounding areas to be aware of before heading...
Father, son drowned when game of catch went wrong in Lake Michigan, family says
NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois
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Twenty-year-old Jameson Meneou was simply playing catch with his father when a tragic accident led to their deaths in Lake Michigan over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, family members said. “Playing catch with his dad was his favorite thing to...
WNBA Announces Return to Detroit in 2029, Plus Other Metro Detroit News
Hour Detroit - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
The WNBA is Returning to Detroit The last time Detroit had a WNBA team was 16 years ago. Now, they’re coming back in 2029, following the WNBA’s announcement on June 30 that they will be adding three new teams to its league in Cleveland,...
High waves and strong rip currents make for dangerous conditions at Chicago beaches Monday, weather officials warn
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
Bright and sunny though it is, Monday is not the best day for swimming at a Chicago beach, weather officials warn. The National Weather service has put out a beach hazard statement until 7 p.m for all northeastern Illinois beaches, and until 9...
Michigan State Police increase patrols with millions of drivers expected this July 4th holiday
FOX 17 - Michigan
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July 3, 2025
About 2.4 million people are expected on Michigan roadways during the holiday week, creating congestion and potentially dangerous driving conditions.Michigan State Police is stepping up patrols this Fourth of July weekend to ensure safety as...
Foreign airlines open up more air flights to get to Chinese cities amid hot season of summertime travel
Global Times
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Photo: Courtesy of Emirates As the summer travel season begins, the number of inbound and outbound passengers is now steadily rising. Many foreign airlines are launching and expanding flights to China, taking advantage of the summer travel season...
What Michigan Hikers Should Know About Poisonous Plants
100.7 WITL - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
There's nothing like an afternoon of unplugging from society and hiking on some of Michigan's stunning trails, which offer breathtaking views and no cell signal. That's why it's a good idea to know the seven poisonous plants you'll encounter while...
Michigan alum Rich Eisen fires back at Jeremiah Smith over bold promise to never lose to Wolverines
Sportskeeda
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July 3, 2025
Ohio State wideout Jeremiah Smith boldly promised Buckeyes fans last week that he would never lose to Michigan again in his college career. The Wolverines beat Ohio State last season, and even though the Buckeyes went on to win the national...
Michigan judge lets Mackinac Island ferry rates stand for now
The Detroit News - Michigan
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A federal judge has ruled in favor of businesses that provide ferry rides to and from Mackinac Island, denying, at least temporarily, at the height of the summer tourism season, the northern Michigan destination's bid to intervene in increased...