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July 24, 2023

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Saginaw And Bay City News

Bay City State Park’s spray park back open after power outage

The park is back open just in time for families to cool off as hot temperatures are set to roast the area this week.

By Caitlyn French | cfrench@mlive.com

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Iconic Turkey Roost restaurant still serving customers after SUV crashes into dining room

“Fortunately, nobody was sitting at that booth,” said Turkey Roost owner Austin Ballor. “We had some people sitting at a table across from it, and, unfortunately, they had some glass on them. Those gentlemen were alright, though.”

By Cole Waterman | Cole_Waterman@mlive.com

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Michigans Best

Michigan’s Best Local Eats: The Otherside’s charcuterie stuffed jumbo pretzel

Check out the new restaurant The Otherside Bar & Grill located at 8301 Midland Rd. in Freeland.

By Kaytie Boomer | kboomer@mlive.com

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Bay County train derailment could take weeks to clean up

Seven lumber-hauling cars tipped over in Kawkawlin the afternoon of July 21.

By Cole Waterman | Cole_Waterman@mlive.com

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Statewide News

Ann Arbor

People’s Food Co-Op in Ann Arbor reopens café after 3-year hiatus

Customers can once again get their fix of lattes, cappuccinos, espresso and mochas using fair trade and organic coffees.

By Makayla Coffee | mcoffee@mlive.com

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Saginaw And Bay City News

Her obituary calls her a beloved dad and daughter. Mid-Michigan knew her as a transgender activist.

Charin Davenport's obituary described Davenport as “a hero to some, a beloved daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, grandma, and dad to others.”

By Justin Engel | jengel@mlive.com

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A school district diversified its curriculum. Some trustees call it ‘politically skewed’

Portage schools aimed for inclusivity in its new English curriculum, but a pair of board members say the lessons are political.

By Aya Miller | amiller2@mlive.com

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Life & Culture

Successful hot air balloon flights, large crowds highlight 40th annual Hot Air Jubilee

By Chloe Miller | cmiller@mlive.com

Lake Superior ranks above lakes Michigan, Huron in USA Today’s 10 best lakes for swimming

By Justine Lofton | jlofton@mlive.com

How to get tickets for Taylor Swift shows in Santa Clara, California for under $1,000

By Anneice Coady | acoady@mlive.com

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Obituaries

Ennest, John "Jack"

Ennest, John 'Jack' 10/14/1942 - 7/22/2023 Grand Blanc John ('Jack') Ennest was born October 14, 1942. His early years were in Minden City and .....

Essenmacher, Monica

Essenmacher, Monica 8/26/1952 - 4/21/2022 CELEBRATION OF LIFE ~ Saturday, September 9, 2023 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Huron County Nature Center, Port Austin. .....

Vereyken, James

Vereyken, James 5/26/1938 - 6/20/2023 Tulsa, OK James Henry "Jim" Vereyken, 1956 graduate of St. John's Catholic School in Essexville, passed away June 20th, .....

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