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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Vacant lots boost diversity among Detroit’s birds, study finds

Vacant lots boost diversity among Detroit’s birds, study finds
Great Lakes Echo

By Eric Freedman

Empty lots in deindustrialized cities like Detroit may contribute to bird species diversity, says a new study by researchers at MSU and Carleton University in Canada. The study is based on sound recordings collected at 110 sites in 11 Detroit neighborhoods. The study recommends that vacant land

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New book shares how Mackinac Island became Michigan’s tourism gem

New book shares how Mackinac Island became Michigan’s tourism gem
Great Lakes Echo

By Isabella Figueroa Nogueria

Frank Boles, a retired Central Michigan University historian, has spent decades documenting Michigan’s past. His latest book, “Visiting Mackinac: 150 Years of Tourism at Michigan’s Fabled Straits,” explores how Mackinac Island and the surrounding Straits region became a hub for travelers from across the country.

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Driver charged after fleeing police in Kincardine traffic stop

Driver charged after fleeing police in Kincardine traffic stop
Kincardine News
A Kincardine resident is facing multiple charges after fleeing police during a traffic stop for a seatbelt violation. According to South Bruce OPP, around 9 a.m. on Oct. 16, police stopped the vehicle on Millenium Way in Kincardine. When the officer advised the driver of the reason for the stop
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Mahon: Railroads should no longer have police forces

Mahon: Railroads should no longer have police forces
The Lucknow Sentinel
In the early days of Canada, it became a requirement of the times that Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway operate their own police forces.
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London teen drowns, child rescued at Ipperwash beach

The London Free Press
A teenager from London drowned and a child was rescued by bystanders at Ipperwash beach on Monday, provincial police say. Emergency crews responded shortly after 4 p.m. to reports of swimmers in distress at the Lake Huron beach near East Parkway Drive in Lambton Shores, Lambton County OPP said Tuesday.  An 18-year-old was found unresponsive […]
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