Michigan city continues push to replace thousands of lead water service lines

Michigan city continues push to replace thousands of lead water service lines
Great Lakes Echo
By Demonte Thomas  Most households in Jackson, Michigan, get their water through lead pipes. But the city is making significant progress in changing that, an official said.
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Michigan budget adds $2 million to wetlands conservation efforts

Michigan budget adds $2 million to wetlands conservation efforts
Great Lakes Echo
By Akia Thrower Michigan’s annual budget includes $2 million for wetland conservation efforts by the state Department of Natural Resources, funding critical work for endangered bird species.
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Dyer: Humanity is a mixed bag. Don’t despair

Dyer: Humanity is a mixed bag. Don’t despair
The London Free Press
We are marking a couple of anniversaries this month.
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Barry: As Alberta votes on independence, will Trump back separation?

Barry: As Alberta votes on independence, will Trump back separation?
The London Free Press
The U.S. president not openly declared his support of a united Canada in the run-up to the Alberta vote
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Project to remove thick mats of algae on Lake St. Clair begins this fall

Project to remove thick mats of algae on Lake St. Clair begins this fall
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Barnes   A pilot project to remove large mats of algae build-up from three locations on Lake St. Clair is set to begin this fall.
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Doug Ford backs Mark Carney, rips Donald Trump: ‘He is not to be trusted’

Doug Ford backs Mark Carney, rips Donald Trump: ‘He is not to be trusted’
The London Free Press
TORONTO – Premier Doug Ford said he’s glad Canada didn’t sign the trade deal being offered by the United States on Friday night, even as Ontario braces for the impact of U.S. tariffs that target the province’s primary industries. “It was a bad deal. It was a bad deal for
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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.
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Huron author’s debut collection to support community initiatives

Huron author’s debut collection to support community initiatives
The Lucknow Sentinel
A local author’s debut project will support survivors of domestic abuse. Kiara Jane Markle is set to launch her debut poetry anthology, Paperwork of a Ghost: A Survivor’s Blueprint. A collection of 60 poems, the book documents her 20-year journey through childhood trauma, system navigation, and building a safe life from scratch. 
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