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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...
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...
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...
Travel Wisconsin: Beach Getaways
WTMJ - Wisconsin
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July 2, 2025
Forget the hassle of flying — your next beach getaway is here in Wisconsin! Discover sand and sunshine on beaches everywhere from the big blue of the Great Lakes to inland lakes and even rivers. Here’s to making sun-soaked memories. Discover Lake...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Michigan woman killed by falling tree while hiking in Hocking Hills, coroner’s office says
WBNS - Ohio
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July 2, 2025
In a statement, ODNR urged hikers to remain cautious, stay on designated trails, be aware of changing weather and use extra care when conditions are muddy or wet. COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Michigan woman died after being struck by a falling tree while...
Beach bacteria warnings plague Fourth of July weekend plans nationwide
Fox News
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July 2, 2025
Travel expert Colleen Kelly shares the hottest travel destinations for this summer and provides tips for travelers planning a cruise. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Americans heading to the beach for Independence Day weekend may want...
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...
2 gas stations in cities throughout Wexford County had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 12
North Michigan News
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July 17, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There were two gas stations in cities across Wexford County selling...
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 rural hospitals at risk under Trump’s ‘beautiful’ bill, experts say
Bridge Michigan
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July 2, 2025
And while Medicaid covers 45% of the babies born in Michigan, that number is higher in many rural counties. At Munson Hospital in Cadillac, more than three in five babies born there — 61% — are covered by Medicaid, Groen said during a presentation...
7-Foot, ‘Life-Threatening’ Waves Possible At Chicago Beaches Monday
Block Club Chicago - Illinois
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July 7, 2025
LAKE MICHIGAN — The National Weather Service is asking Chicagoans to avoid swimming and boating in Lake Michigan Monday as high waves pound the shore. The waves could reach 7 feet high Monday along Chicago’s beaches, according to the weather...
Roadside parks with scenic views: Find them in Northern Michigan, U.P.
Petoskey News-Review - Michigan
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Michigan offers 85 roadside parks, many near scenic locations like waterfalls, beaches, and Great Lakes overlooks. An interactive map shows the locations and open/closed status of all roadside parks. Two roadside parks are closed for the summer...