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Michigan allocates $77 million to clean thousands of contaminated sites

Michigan allocates $77 million to clean thousands of contaminated sites
Great Lakes Echo

By Clara Lincolnhol

Michigan is pouring $77 million into clean-up of contaminated abandoned real estate such as former factories. The director of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy says the goal is to make the cleaned-up sites safe for housing, commercial developments and other uses.

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Winter makes curved roads dangerous; researchers seek solutions

Winter makes curved roads dangerous; researchers seek solutions
Great Lakes Echo

By Eric Freedman

Flashing light on warning signs near curves can slow drivers and reduce the odds of a crash during winter weather conditions, says a new study by Michigan State University engineers.

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Kincardine author nominated in Forest of Reading program

Kincardine author nominated in Forest of Reading program
Kincardine News
The Weedflower, a book by Kincardine author Elizabeth Davaze, is nominated in the Forest of Reading program now offered by Bruce County Public Library (BCPL). “The Forest of Reading is a great opportunity for our patrons to connect with Canadian stories and discover new authors,” BCPL program co-ordinator Nancy Kuhl said
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