Gas prices, driver shortages challenge public transit agencies

Gas prices, driver shortages challenge public transit agencies
Great Lakes Echo
By Christian Vazquez Mass transit systems in rural areas in Michigan are facing major challenges today, the state’s top public transit executive says.
By Christian Vazquez Mass transit systems in rural areas in Michigan are facing major challenges today, the state’s top public transit executive says.
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Gas prices, driver shortages challenge public transit agencies

Sailboats lifted into Lake Michigan mark start of Milwaukee sailing season

Sailboats lifted into Lake Michigan mark start of Milwaukee sailing season
Great Lakes Commission
It’s the unofficial start to summer at the McKinley Marina, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the staff lifted dozens of boats into Lake Michigan for Big Boat Day. Read the full […]
It’s the unofficial start to summer at the McKinley Marina, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the staff lifted dozens of boats into Lake Michigan for Big Boat Day. Read the full […]
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Sailboats lifted into Lake Michigan mark start of Milwaukee sailing season

Hospitality and tourism industry scrambling to find seasonal summer help

Hospitality and tourism industry scrambling to find seasonal summer help
Great Lakes Echo
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Michigan’s tourism industry is preparing for another busy season, with strong visitor demand expected across the state. However, industry experts warn that staffing challenges remain a key concern.
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Michigan’s tourism industry is preparing for another busy season, with strong visitor demand expected across the state. However, industry experts warn that staffing challenges remain a key concern.
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Hospitality and tourism industry scrambling to find seasonal summer help

Health unit seeking info following biting incident at Kincardine dog park

Health unit seeking info following biting incident at Kincardine dog park
Kincardine News
Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) is looking to identify the owner of a dog that allegedly bit a man in Kincardine on May 19. According to a GBPH news release, the man was bitten by an unknown dog while trying to separate his own dogs from the unknown dog at the Kincardine dog park on […]
Grey Bruce Public Health (GBPH) is looking to identify the owner of a dog that allegedly bit a man in Kincardine on May 19. According to a GBPH news release, the man was bitten by an unknown dog while trying to separate his own dogs from the unknown dog at the Kincardine dog park on […]
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Health unit seeking info following biting incident at Kincardine dog park

Beechwood State Park in Sodus loses 80 feet of bluff to erosion in just eight years

Beechwood State Park in Sodus loses 80 feet of bluff to erosion in just eight years
Great Lakes Commission
A state park in Sodus, New York, is naturally eroding into Lake Ontario and creating a hazard. Despite the erosion, the park remains popular and park staff plan to carefully […]
A state park in Sodus, New York, is naturally eroding into Lake Ontario and creating a hazard. Despite the erosion, the park remains popular and park staff plan to carefully […]
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New municipal councillor appointed in Kincardine

New municipal councillor appointed in Kincardine
Kincardine News
Kincardine council has filled the councillor at large seat left vacant in April. “I want to sincerely thank all of the applicants who stepped forward and expressed a willingness to serve their community,” Mayor Kenneth Craig said in a June 3 news release. “Putting your name forward for public office takes courage and commitment, and […]
Kincardine council has filled the councillor at large seat left vacant in April. “I want to sincerely thank all of the applicants who stepped forward and expressed a willingness to serve their community,” Mayor Kenneth Craig said in a June 3 news release. “Putting your name forward for public office takes courage and commitment, and […]
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New municipal councillor appointed in Kincardine

Bluewater District School Board passes $300M budget for 2026-27

Bluewater District School Board passes $300M budget for 2026-27
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Bluewater District School Board has passed a balanced budget of nearly $300 million for the 2026-2027 school year. The approved budget of $299,163,285 in revenues, $299,114,654 in expenses, and $48,631 in net reserve contributions aligns with the requirements of the Education Act and funding parameters set by the Ministry of Education, the board said […]
The Bluewater District School Board has passed a balanced budget of nearly $300 million for the 2026-2027 school year. The approved budget of $299,163,285 in revenues, $299,114,654 in expenses, and $48,631 in net reserve contributions aligns with the requirements of the Education Act and funding parameters set by the Ministry of Education, the board said […]
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Bluewater District School Board passes $300M budget for 2026-27

Takeout trash piling up at universities

Takeout trash piling up at universities
Great Lakes Echo
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira    As takeout containers pile up across college campuses, universities are struggling to balance sustainability goals with a growing culture of convenience.
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira    As takeout containers pile up across college campuses, universities are struggling to balance sustainability goals with a growing culture of convenience.
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KTTPS students, staff raise $1,500 toward new Kincardine high school

KTTPS students, staff raise $1,500 toward new Kincardine high school
Kincardine News
Staff and students at Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School (KTTPS) have been hard at work showing their school spirit and commitment to the community through their participation in the March to a Million fundraiser in support of the new Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS). Their efforts have raised an impressive $1,500, demonstrating that even small steps […]
Staff and students at Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School (KTTPS) have been hard at work showing their school spirit and commitment to the community through their participation in the March to a Million fundraiser in support of the new Kincardine District Senior School (KDSS). Their efforts have raised an impressive $1,500, demonstrating that even small steps […]
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KTTPS students, staff raise $1,500 toward new Kincardine high school

Tornado activity surpasses yearly average as peak season begins

Tornado activity surpasses yearly average as peak season begins
Great Lakes Echo
By Demonte Thomas Michigan has already exceeded its average annual tornado count. The active season comes as communities across the state continue recovering from severe weather that has left behind widespread damage.
By Demonte Thomas Michigan has already exceeded its average annual tornado count. The active season comes as communities across the state continue recovering from severe weather that has left behind widespread damage.
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Tornado activity surpasses yearly average as peak season begins
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