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New tick species found in Michigan: what to know
Michigan Public - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
Asian longhorned ticks were recently found in Michigan for the first time. A team of students and researchers at Calvin University discovered the species in a routine environmental surveillance check in Berrien County. William Miller is an...
Michigan Lake Named One Of America's Most Beautiful Attractions
103.3 WKFR - Michigan
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July 3, 2025
Michigan is home to a stunning array of beautiful landscapes, including the Great Lakes, which make up the state's iconic shapes. One Michigan lake has been named one of the most beautiful attractions in the nation. Michigan Lake Named One Of...
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...
'When waves are high, stay dry,' meteorologist warns, as high waves crest at beaches
Chicago Sun Times - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
Beachgoers should stay out of the water at Lake Michigan all day Monday, as waves at Illinois, Indiana and Michigan beaches are projected to reach heights between 3 and 6 feet. “We always say when waves are high, stay dry,” said Zachary Yack, a...
Don't swim in Lake Michigan on Monday, July 7; red flags posted at Silver Beach
South Bend Tribune - Indiana
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Lake Michigan beaches are experiencing high waves and dangerous currents, prompting a Beach Hazard Statement through 10 p.m. ET on July 7. A father and son drowned in Lake Michigan on July 6 after the son struggled in deep water and the father...
Sault bridge crossings with Michigan continue to plunge
SNnewswatch
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Travel across the International Bridge at Sault Ste. Marie during the month of June was down 26.7 per cent from the same month last year. The bridge authority released its June traffic crossing numbers in a July 2 news release showing vehicle...
7-Foot, Hazardous Waves Will Impact Evanston Beaches, Forecasters Warn
Patch
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July 7, 2025
Posted Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 12:31 pm CT|Updated Mon, Jul 7, 2025 at 12:38 pm CT EVANSTON, IL — Beachgoers in Evanston were cautioned against getting too close to the water as life-threatening swimming conditions and 7-foot-tall waves were expected...
Des Plaines mother, 2 teen sons killed by carbon monoxide leak on vacation in Mexico, family says
ABC 7 Chicago - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
Monday, July 7, 2025 9:26PM Des Plaines woman Brenda Correa and her two teen sons Leo and Armando were killed by a carbon monoxide leak on a vacation in Mexico, the family said. DES PLAINES, Ill. (WLS) -- Three members of a Chicago-area family,...
MBB: Big Ten Basketball Preview: Michigan Wolverines
Addicted To Quack - Oregon
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July 7, 2025
What’s up y’all? We are back with another Big Ten Basketball preview, and today we’re talking about the mighty Michigan Wolverines. UM finished last season with a 27-9 record and finished tied with Maryland (14-6) for 2nd place in the Big Ten and...
Michigan beach closures headed into 4th of July weekend
FOX 2 Detroit - Michigan
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Christen Jeffers of Pet Supplies Plus shares some tips and tricks to help manage your pets' anxiety around the 4th of July and keep them safe during the holiday weekend. For Pet Supplies Plus locations and more visit, petsuppliesplus.com. DETROIT...
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...
Michigan road construction takes a break for Fourth of July weekend
CBS 62 Detroit - Michigan
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Road officials from Oakland County and the state of Michigan have announced they are suspending construction work for the Fourth of July holiday weekend. This is expected to be a record holiday travel weekend in Michigan, with AAA estimating more...
Michigan’s top 5 most booked campsites, in the most popular state parks
MLive - Michigan
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July 3, 2025
Camping isn’t a competitive sport, but we know Michiganders take pride in being the best. Michigan’s 13,750 state park campsites can be booked six months in advance, which means there’s a fair amount of competition to get “the spot.” After...
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...
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....
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...
Beach closures, advisories for July 4th weekend. Check conditions at your beach
Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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Seven Michigan beaches are closed or under advisory due to high bacteria levels. Closures and advisories affect beaches in Oakland, Charlevoix, Allegan, Macomb and Grand Traverse counties. E. coli counts exceeding 300 per 100 milliliters trigger...