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Dive into StoryWalk this summer in Downtown Howell
Explore the interactive StoryWalk all summer long in Downtown Howell! Free family adventure combines reading, local businesses, and outdoor fun.
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11 fantastic Fourth of July fireworks shows in Michigan
Head to one of these impressive Fourth of July fireworks shows across Michigan for some festive fun.
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Harvard study confirms what Michigan stoners already know about using weed
New research from Harvard Medical School shows that cannabis users aren’t at greater risk of emphysema or lung damage. Tobacco users, though? Not so lucky.
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A man made a false bomb threat so he wouldn’t miss a flight to LA, FBI says
A man who missed a flight to Los Angeles from Detroit called in a false bomb threat with the hope that any delay would allow him to get on the Spirit Airlines plane, authorities said Friday.
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7 quick hits of cannabis news from across Michigan
A new week means a fresh batch of cannabis news. From policy shifts to local headlines, we’ve got everything you need to stay informed—and maybe a little entertained.
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Air quality worsens in eastern US as Canadian wildfire smoke hangs over Midwest
Smoke from Canadian wildfires worsened air quality in the eastern U.S. on Wednesday as several Midwestern states battled conditions deemed unhealthy by the federal government.
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It’s the only Great Lake entirely within US. 10 things to know about Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan, the only one of the five Great Lakes entirely within the United States, spans the western coast of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, providing state residents with fantastic beaches to explore, but there are other fascinating and fun facts about Lake Michigan.
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Fragrant lilacs bloom on Mackinac Island. When you can celebrate in 2025
With its famous lilacs in bloom, Mackinac Island is preparing to welcome visitors for 10 days celebrating the fragrant flowers that grow throughout the downtown area. The Mackinac Island Lilac Festival is set for June 6-15; it’s the largest and most historic festival on Mackinac Island, according to the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau.
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Feds pause operations at 3 Michigan Job Corps centers as part of nationwide move
The federal government began pausing operations late last week at dozens of Job Corps centers across the country, including three in Michigan. The “phased pause” by the U.S. Department of Labor started May 29 after an internal review of the program, according to a news release.
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No license needed. How to fish for free in Michigan this week
Grab your fishing rods, sandwiches and, maybe, a few friends for a weekend of free fishing, as Michigan celebrates its second free fishing weekend this year by waiving the need for fishing licenses for two days.
