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Heavy rain this spring, combined with ample snowmelt runoff into some Great Lakes, have boosted the water levels from below normal to above normal. Only Lake Superior is still below […]
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A small earthquake, with a 2.9 magnitude on the Richter scale, struck below Lake Michigan, off the coast of a Chicago suburb, on Wednesday, July 8, according to the United […]
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Late-season snowmelt and weeks of steady rain caused lakes Michigan and Huron to rise 13.4 inches, the largest April increase on record. As of early July, lakes Michigan and Huron […]
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Two local families are stepping up to match donations to the Kincardine hospital foundation during this year’s Giving Cruise Day on July 31. Wayne and Janet Palmateer and Dotty McClelland have each contributed a $25,000 matching gift, creating a combined $50,000 match for the community to unlock, the Kincardine and
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By Domonic Marroni
In Ann Arbor, Michigan, Skyline High School's natural areas are home to several species of invasive plants causing widespread destruction of surrounding trees. These species pose potential fire hazards and are dangerous to public health. Action is needed, say several environmental experts, to avert future disasters and
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Due to forecasted thunderstorms on Canada Day, Kincardine’s fireworks have been postponed until Aug. 15. The July 1 fireworks were originally postponed to July 3 because of the threat of severe weather. However, during the Canada Day storm, heavy rain and strong winds damaged some of the fireworks and equipment
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The 77-foot schooner Inland Seas will visit Two Rivers and Manitowoc, Wisconsin, on July 28–29, offering public sails and hands-on educational programs that teach participants about Great Lakes ecology, maritime […]
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Greg Graham, general manager of Maitland Links Golf Course, recently raised $5,880 for the Wingham and District Hospital (WDH) Foundation by completing 100 holes of golf in one day. “These community-driven events are what make our area so special,” said WDH Foundation Executive Director Nicole Duquette in a July 7
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In mid-June, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy held a final hearing on Enbridge’s request to discharge up to 5 million gallons of water per day into […]
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With a full day of Fourth of July celebrations, July 5th marks the dirtiest day for beaches and shores across the country. Read the full story by WDIO-TV – Duluth, […]
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On June 13, Dungannon Horse Show hosted their second show of the season. There will be a total of five shows this year with including showmanship leadline, english flat, western performance, and western speed events. This June show had almost 30 riders amongst all the classes, most of them being