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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...
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...
Fire suppression system accidentally triggered at Detroit Metro
CBS 62 Detroit - Michigan
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If you traveled by way of Detroit Metro Airport this weekend, you might have noticed a mess at the Spirit Hangar. A passenger sent us this video to illustrate the situation. The airline says the fire suppression system in the building was...
Michigan Senate backs Mackinac Island in ferry ‘monopoly’ fight
Bridge Michigan
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July 1, 2025
Hoffman sued Mackinac Island in March after city officials denied proposed rate hikes. Mackinac Island countersued, claiming the city’s charter permitted them to do so. As Bridge Michigan recently reported, Mackinac Island businesses are worried...
Today in History: July 23, the 1967 Detroit riot begins
Daily State News - Delaware
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By The Associated Press Today in History Today is Wednesday, July 23, the 204th day of 2025. There are 161 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On July 23, 1967, the first of five days of deadly rioting erupted in Detroit as an...
Anderson: Parasites, snails, ducks and government make for itchy battle on Minnesota lake
Star Tribune - Minnesota
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July 18, 2025
Now, he, along with other Pelican Lake homeowners, are embroiled in a controversy involving snails, parasites, common mergansers (a type of fish-eating duck), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the Minnesota Department of Natural...
Another ramp closure will bring headaches for I-96 travelers in south Lansing
WKZO - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
LANSING, MI — The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) will close the westbound I-96 Exit 101 to M-99 in Ingham County for ramp resurfacing beginning Monday, according to a press release. The detour means Westbound I-96 traffic will...
Detroit man charged in fatal assault at gas station
The Detroit News - Michigan
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A Detroit man has been charged in a fatal assault at a city gas station, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office announced Tuesday. Javonte Rayshawn Barber, 26, was arraigned on manslaughter charges Monday through the 36th District Court before...
Father, son drown at Lake Michigan beach near Michigan border
MLive - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
A father and son drowned while swimming at a Lake Michigan beach over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, WGN reports. Around 4:20 p.m. Saturday, emergency crews responded to reports of an active water rescue at Boaters Beach at Indiana Dunes...
Suburban Chicago father and son identified as men who drowned in Lake Michigan
NBC 4 - Washington D.C.
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July 7, 2025
A father and son from suburban Chicago who drowned in Lake Michigan near the Indiana Dunes National Park over the Fourth of July holiday weekend have been identified. According to the Porter County Coroner, David Meneou, 65, of Joliet, Illinois,...
Detroit-Based Grounded Debuts World’s First Electric RV
RV Business
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July 1, 2025
DETROIT – Grounded, the Detroit-based electric RV startup founded by former SpaceX engineers, today unveiled its most advanced camper van to date: the G3, according to a press release. Built on the all-electric General Motors BrightDrop platform,...
Detroit Lakes has become a prime spot for secondhand shops
InForum - North Dakota
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July 1, 2025
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Thousands of people flock to Minnesota’s lakes country in the summer, whether it’s for the day or weeks at a time. While the bodies of water, parks and trails are the main attraction, sometimes you’re looking for something...
Avoid Lake Michigan today. Strong currents, 4-foot waves in forecast
Aledo Times Record - Illinois
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Illinois residents should avoid Lake Michigan on Monday due to tall waves and strong currents, according to the National Weather Service. Patchy fog and scattered thunderstorms are also expected this week through portions of northern and central...
This Tiny Michigan Town Has a Historic Lighthouse, Cozy Inns, and the Largest Spring in the State—All Without the Crowds
AOL
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Kenneth Keifer/Getty Images Sunrise over East Breakwater Lighthouse. Manistique, Michigan Visit the largest freshwater spring in Michigan at Palms Book State Park. Catch the East Breakwater Lighthouse at sunset from the town's picturesque...
Back To School Traffic: Increased Risks and Unforeseen Financial Burdens in Michigan Suburbs
Finance Monthly
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July 7, 2025
The annual return to school brings a predictable yet persistently challenging increase in traffic congestion across Michigan's suburban landscapes. This seasonal shift, particularly acute in communities like Novi and Troy, transforms school zones...
Grounded in Detroit Debuts First Electric RV Engineered for Four-season Adventure
DBusiness Magazine - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
Grounded officials say their new G3 electric RV is “smarter, stronger, and more adaptable than any other offering on the market today.” // Photo courtesy of GroundedGrounded, the electric RV startup founded by former SpaceX engineers and...
EASTSIDE GOLF OPENS FIRST U.S. STOREFRONT IN DETROIT
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) The new store, located at the Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), Terminal A, Gate 34, marks a major milestone for the rapidly growing brand. Operated in partnership with Paradies Lagardère, a global leader in travel retail...
Police: Driver Cited After Crashing Into I-80 Bridge Barrier in Richland Township
exploreVenango - Pennsylvania
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July 18, 2025
File photo. RICHLAND TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Michigan man avoided injury but received a traffic citation following a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 80 in Richland Township on Sunday, according to state police. The crash occurred around 4:55 p.m. on...
Fourth of July weekend drownings: 10 dead in inland lakes, Lake Michigan
MLive - Michigan
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July 7, 2025
It was a deadly holiday weekend on the water, with the bodies of 10 people being recovered from incidents on inland lakes, ponds, pools and the waters of Lake Michigan since Friday, July 4. Nearly half the victims were fathers and sons who died in...
Detroit Tigers Visit Pentagon
MilitarySpot - Alabama
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July 1, 2025
JULY 1, 2025 – Five Major League Baseball players from the Detroit Tigers, members of their families and team staff visited the Pentagon yesterday ahead of the team’s three-game series today against the Washington Nationals. During the visit, the...