| May 27, 2021 
 The McDonald Country Store about three miles north of Wurtsmith Air Force Base caught fire on Christmas in 1992 and local firemen needed assistance. Firefighters from the base fought the blaze with chemical-based fire suppressant foam they kept on hand in case of a plane crash. They used so much, the sudsy white mixture flowed across the highway, local residents recall. Nearly three years later, on Oct. 18, 1995, the Oscoda Area Schools bus garage caught fire. Fire crews needed help and, again, the Air Force brought the foam. In each case, that foam caused groundwater and soil contamination that wasn’t discovered until decades later. The source of the foam is not in dispute. However, the Air Force has refused to take ownership of the contamination. READ MORE ►At Michigan's first PFAS site, a tourist town wrestles a 'forever' problem  Proof of vaccination for customers at stores and restaurants is largely reliant on the honor system – as unvaccinated customers are technically required to still wear masks. But it’s a different situation at work. While the rules aren’t much different, some employers are considering the conservative route and requiring workers to prove their vaccination status before going unmasked. Businesses are allowed to ask employees for a copy of their vaccination card, said Sean Egan, Michigan director of COVID-19 workplace safety. READ  Looking for the perfect Michigan vacation home? Well, if you have $1.79 million, you could snag this one, located on Harsens Island. The island is located about 20 miles south of St. Clair and this dream home is located just steps from Lake St. Clair. Among the highlights are two kitchens, a full bar, an elevator, two patios, a pool, a hot tub, a greenhouse and a dock. Wow. That's a lot to see. Good thing we have video and photos so you can take a virtual tour of this special property. Check it out: MORE
 Eight more women filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing Eastern Michigan University officials of covering up a series of sexual assaults. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of eight Jane Does in U.S. District Court, alleges that the women were sexually assaulted or raped at the Delta Tau Delta fraternity house and Theta Chi fraternity house by a number of assailants. It is the second lawsuit filed against the university alleging that there is a culture of sexual assault on campus. READ  A man wrongfully convicted of murder left prison Wednesday after being locked up nearly 32 years. Gilbert Lee Poole Jr., 56, had his felony-murder conviction set aside by an Oakland County judge. “I have to say that I didn’t understand what was happening back in 1988 when I came to court to be tried for a murder I didn’t commit,” he said during a hearing before his release. “At 22 years old, I’m a thousand miles away from anyone. I know I stomped my feet and kicked and screamed and said, ‘This is not right.’” Authorities said he was exonerated by DNA evidence and discredited bite-mark comparisons.READ MORE Get your local news 24/7 Connect with MLive
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