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4 days ago | 
freep.com | Jalen Williams
An opossum was safely escorted off the Mackinac Bridge by authorities. Opossums, native to North America, are often confused with possums, which are found in Australia. Both animals are nocturnal, arboreal, and omnivorous. The Mackinac Bridge connects the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan, carrying commuters, tourists and, on occasion, furry animals such as an opossum crossing the bridge on May 29, the Mackinac County Sheriff's office confirmed.
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5 days ago | 
freep.com | Jalen Williams
Michigan is predicted to have a hot and humid summer, potentially causing smartphones to overheat. Smartphones have optimal operating temperatures, and exceeding them can damage battery life. If a phone overheats, turn it off, move it to a cooler location, and let it cool down.
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1 week ago | 
freep.com | Jalen Williams
Teens 14-17 need parental permission, while 18- to 19-year-olds can sign up independently, either online or in person. The free membership grants access to one local Planet Fitness location, along with free fitness training and workout plans via the app. Planet Fitness is offering its free high school summer pass to teens again this year, giving them access to one Planet Fitness club across Michigan from June 1-Aug. 31.
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1 week ago | 
freep.com | Jalen Williams
A 57-year-old Michigan woman, Kristin Bates, was found dead in an Ohio park. The cause of death is currently unknown pending an autopsy. A 57-year old Michigan woman from the Boyne City area was found dead May 27 in a Defiance, Ohio, park, authorities say. Kristin Bates, of Boyne City, who had been reported missing, was found dead around 8 p.m. on May 27, Detective Sgt. David J. Richards said in a news release from the Defiance Police Department.
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2 weeks ago | 
freep.com | Jalen Williams
Swimmer's itch symptoms include tingling, burning, itching, reddish pimples, and small blisters. The rash usually clears up on its own within a week, but home treatments and prescriptions can offer relief. Michigan residents can check beach conditions and water quality via the EGLE map. With temperatures warming up in Michigan, residents might be tempted to take a dip in a lake, but there's a chance you could end up itching later.
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2 weeks ago | 
freep.com | Jalen Williams
Forest Lake State Forest Campground in Michigan's Upper Peninsula will close permanently on June 9. The closure is due to the state's leased property becoming bank-owned after foreclosure. The campground will remain open for Memorial Day weekend through June 8. The Forest Lake State Forest Campground, south of Au Train, will permanently close Monday, June 9, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
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2 weeks ago | 
freep.com | Jalen Williams
The closures follow Joann's second Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing within a year. A list of Michigan stores closing includes locations in White Lake, Roseville, Lansing, Taylor, and several other cities. The company initially closed 14 Michigan stores and 255 nationwide in April. All Joann fabric and craft stories across the country, including in Michigan, will close permanently by May 31, USA TODAY reported, bringing an end to the 80-year company that entered bankruptcy earlier this year.
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2 weeks ago | 
freep.com | Jalen Williams
Kyle Fraser, a 31-year-old attorney, won "Survivor" season 48, claiming the $1 million prize. The finale aired on May 21st and was filmed in Fiji. Season 49, set in Fiji, will air this fall. The latest champion of CBS's long-running show "Survivor" revealed to his competitors on the season finale Wednesday, May 21, that he is a University of Michigan Law School graduate shortly before they voted to award him $1 million in prize money.
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2 weeks ago | 
lansingstatejournal.com | Jalen Williams
Water samples are tested for E. coli, and beaches are deemed safe if levels are below 300 E. coli per 100 milliliters. The state follows Clean Water Act protocols if unsafe levels are found, potentially closing beaches. While Michigan is blessed with many beaches, sometimes bacteria can make swimming unsafe.
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2 weeks ago | 
freep.com | Jalen Williams
Kalamazoo County declared a state of emergency after severe thunderstorms caused widespread damage and power outages. An EF-0 tornado touched down in Galesburg, Michigan. Resources such as water and clean-up kits are being distributed by the American Red Cross. Kalamazoo County declared a local state of emergency Saturday after a series of severe thunderstorms swept through the area Thursday evening, causing widespread outages and damage, local officials say.
