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By Justin Fox Clausen Two insects are under consideration as Michigan's official state insect: the stonefly and, more recently, the Huron River leafhopper. The state is one of two in the country without an official insect.



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Huron Shores Hospice is inviting members of the community to take part in the 10th annual Hike for Hospice fundraising event taking place in May. “Whether walking in memory, in honour, or in support, every step helps provide comfort, dignity, and care when it is needed most,” the organization said



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Kincardine council has approved a legion request to install a commemorative crosswalk honouring the service and sacrifice of veterans. “Council is proud to support the creation of this commemorative crosswalk in recognition of the brave veterans who served our country,” Kincardine Mayor Ken Craig said in a news release. “It



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By Sonja Krohn

DTE and Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest electric utilities, have ramped up tree trimming to improve reliability. Despite improvements, Michigan has the poorest reliability record among the Great Lakes states, the Citizens Utility Board of Michigan says.

The post Utilities ramp up tree trimming to address long-standing reliability



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By Justin Fox Clausen

A new bill in Michigan would prohibit home insurance companies from denying, canceling or raising premiums for homeowners and tenants based on the breeds of their dogs.

The post Bill would ban ‘dog-scrimination’ by insurers first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.



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By Lillian Williams

he shrinking number of farms in Michigan – down by about 1,300 between 2023 and 2024 – and the trend of existing farms to expand to survive is changing the culture of rural communities.

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