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Michigan is a Midwestern state of the United States of America, located in the east north central portion of the country. Bounded by four of the five Great Lakes, plus Lake Saint Clair, Michigan has the longest freshwater shoreline in the United States, the ninth longest total shoreline (including island shorelines), and in 2005 had more registered recreational boats than any state except California and Florida.

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Lawnmowers will need to adhere to tougher emissions standards in 2011

Sep 6, 2008 11:30 am

GRAND RAPIDS -- If a single riding lawnmower gives off as much air pollution as 34 cars, as environmentalists say, the Beckwith Hills neighborhood on the Northeast Side was a hot spot Friday.

VFW selling hot pork sandwiches

Sep 6, 2008 5:32 am

By Mike Pryson | There's something about playing Hanover-Horton that just seems to bring out the best in the Grass Lake High School football team. It certainly brought out the best in Grass Lake senio...

Motorist may face trial

Sep 6, 2008 5:31 am

MOUNT PLEASANT -- Valerie L. Booth hung out the passenger window of Travis S. Lint's pickup when she fell to her death. A jury could decide whether Lint, 33, is culpable in the July 31 incident in Isa...

Leadership called key to revitalizing Saginaw

Sep 6, 2008 5:31 am

Community leader and business owner Dick Garber says changing perceptions is at the heart of improving mid-Michigan.

Hurricane help sticks around

Sep 6, 2008 5:31 am

The 15-person, five-ambulance contingent from Mobile Medical Response will stay in Mississippi for another week to provide assistance after Hurricane Gustav.

Firefighters douse two blazes

Sep 6, 2008 5:31 am

Saginaw firefighters spent more than an hour putting out flames at a vacant house on Hess near Oakwood on Friday afternoon.

Amid falling memberships, Girl Scout councils merging

Sep 6, 2008 5:30 am

Girl Scouts of America is undergoing a transformation in leadership, and mid-Michigan's Mitten Bay Council is part of the change as delegate members vote today to join the new Heart of Michigan Counci...

Firefighters' blaze of glory

Sep 6, 2008 5:30 am

For 150 years, members of the Saginaw Fire Department have stood guard over the city. Today, an anniversary celebration will commemorate their legacy and the risks they take in doing their jobs.

Re-election panel misses deadline

Sep 5, 2008 2:32 pm

The Thomas Township Board of Trustees has plenty of practice starting meetings promptly, but it missed one deadline. 4 p.m. Thursday deadline, said Saginaw County Clerk Susan S. Kaltenbach.

POLICE BRIEFS

Sep 5, 2008 2:32 pm

The death of a 4-month-old girl has left Saginaw Township police with the heartbreaking task of determining the sequence of events that occurred in the baby's final hours.

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Georgia Pacific remains empty 2 years later

Sep 5, 2008 10:29 pm

Plant closed in 2006 -- 210 employees laid off. By Greg Angel Friday, September 05, 2008 at 6:20 p.m. GAYLORD -- For Ryan Lalone, owner of Tradition Truck Services on Millbocker road, business was gre...

Gaylord Apartment Fire

Sep 5, 2008 10:14 pm

Story By Greg Angel Posted on Thursday, September 04, 2008 at 8:55 a.m. A resident helped 2 people escape from the flames including a pregnant woman.

FACT FINDER: E. Coli

Sep 5, 2008 10:14 pm

Friday, September 05, 2008 at 5:58 p.m. Two weeks , two different N orthern M ichigan beaches have shown elevated E. C oli levels. After a relatively quiet summer, in the past week, tests have shown e...

Casman Academy starts an hour later

Sep 5, 2008 9:59 pm

By Rob Preston Friday, September 05, 2008 at 5:44 p.m. "So now we begin at 8:55. We offer seven class periods during the day and end at 4 o'clock," says Casman Academy Director Cameron Clark...

Clare Co hit and run suspect in custody

Sep 5, 2008 9:59 pm

A Clare county man is behind bars after deputies say he killed a man with his car and drove away.

8 CSC charges face Theodore Gary

Sep 5, 2008 9:59 pm

A man was arrested in Cheboygan County Friday on charges of sexually abusing a child.

Recall election for MI House Speaker

Sep 5, 2008 9:44 pm

A recall election of Michigan House Speaker Andy Dillon is set to take place unless he can win an appeal in federal court.

Investigation leads to more than 20 victims

Sep 5, 2008 9:29 pm

Investigators say a Lansing man charged with criminal sexual assault could have a victim list more than 20 people long.

Operation Dire Straits

Sep 5, 2008 9:14 pm

Friday, September 05, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Local, state and federal emergency response agencies are gathering in Northern Michigan to practice coordinating responses to maritime emergencies.

Dustin Morrison plea

Sep 5, 2008 9:14 pm

A Grand Traverse man pleads guilty to breaking into several businesses and a home in Traverse City.

Metro and State News for Michigan from detnews.com

Obama to visit Farmington Hills Monday

Sep 6, 2008 8:22 pm

FARMINGTON HILLS -- Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama will visit Farmington Hills High School on Monday.

Dozens show up for city healing rally

Sep 6, 2008 8:22 pm

DETROIT -- Gospel music and spoken-word poetry are all part of a rally aimed at healing the city after Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick pleaded guilty to two felonies and resigned this week.

Cockrel prepares for transfer of power

Sep 6, 2008 8:22 pm

City Council President Kenneth Cockrel Jr. is poised to name the head of his transitional team and said he'll spend the early days of his administration revamping the Police Department, studying city ...

Michigan gets first look at GOP team

Sep 6, 2008 8:02 pm

John McCain and Sarah Palin brought their newly minted Republican presidential ticket to the home of the Reagan Democrats on Friday, drawing a huge crowd eager to hear from the war hero and the hockey...

Obama volunteers start registration effort in Detroit

Sep 6, 2008 5:02 pm

DETROIT -- Barack Obama's campaign was training people Saturday on how to go door-to-door and remind people to vote as part of the Democratic presidential candidate's Operation Registration effort.

Sheila Cockrel called to testify

Sep 6, 2008 4:32 pm

Councilwoman Sheila Cockrel says she is scheduled to testify Wednesday before a grand jury investigating allegations of City Hall corruption, which could include the city's $47 million Synagro Technol...

New guidelines to protect lake issued

Sep 6, 2008 6:13 am

More than 10 years after former Macomb Commissioner John Hertel called together the Blue Ribbon Commission on Lake St. Clair, less than half of the group's recommendations have been fulfilled.

State: Dillon recall attempt on ballot

Sep 6, 2008 6:13 am

Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land has decided the proposed recall of House Speaker Andy Dillon should be on the Nov. 4 ballot in his western Wayne County district, following a court-ordered recount o...

Council to consider special mayoral election

Sep 6, 2008 6:13 am

DETROIT -- One week, the mayor announces his resignation. Next week, city officials could decide to elect two more next year.

Escaping dog-gone Gustav

Sep 6, 2008 6:00 am

Sparkles was curious and timid Friday, whining and circling her food bowl behind the metal bars of her new cage. The Jack Russell terrier mix and about 50 crate mates have traveled nearly 1,000 miles ...

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