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TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2022

In today's newsletter, how to navigate these chaotic times for air travel, women coaches are hard to find for Michigan high schools and the mystery of "Baby Garnet" is coming closer to a conclusion 25 years later.

After another tragic drowning, we have yet another reminder about our Great Lakes.

You've been reading our Morning Briefing and getting the message about the possible dangers of swimming in the Great Lakes. But with another tragic death over the weekend in Lake Michigan, we have yet another reminder.

While you have been reading this info and are informed about the dangerous power of currents, perhaps you'd like to share the info with family and friends to help keep them safe. This short video is easy to watch and gets straight to the point. Feel free to share it around. Here's a YouTube link, in case you prefer that to TikTok.

Maybe with the power of information, we can help prevent future tragedies. Stay safe out there.

Curated by Jessica Shepherd

Referee Sharon Sawyers makes a call during the varsity girls basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 at Grand Blanc High School.

Did Trump's endorsement help Michigan House and Senate candidates? It's to be determined.

Former President Donald Trump has put his thumb on several House and Senate races across the state – and it has come at varying levels of success for those candidates in question.

But political analysts are saying it may be premature to judge the weight of such an endorsement against fundraising prowess, especially when it comes to taking on an incumbent legislator.

The primary is just a week away: Don't forget to read up on all the candidates in your area by visiting the Vote 411 guide, brought to you through a collaboration by MLive and the League of Women Voters.

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Canceled flight? Here's how you can fly through airport chaos.

Air travel has been messy lately: More flights have been canceled so far this year than in 2021, according to Simple Flying, and federal data shows U.S. flight delays are at a decade-high, in part due to short-staffed airlines and pent-up demand for travel.

Here's some helpful info: If you are planning to fly soon, we have some some helpful info for you. Take a look at these pro tips.

Driving to the airport? If you are hitting the road to go catch your flight (or if you are traveling anywhere by vehicle this week), here's a look at the prices you can expect at the pump.

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Michigan high schools are desperate for refs, but the job has been rough on women.

'You grow thick skin:'As sports nears the 50th anniversary of the federal Title IX legislation that was designed to increase opportunities for women in sport, just 12 percent of all high school officials in Michigan are women.

Referee Nichole Dowdall said: "There should be more female officials, but we can say the same about officials overall without looking at gender. “The pay stinks, there’s disrespect from the fans and disrespect from the coaches. I really wish I had the answer."

Also in Michigan sports news:The combined Bay City Northwest and Essexville-Hampton all-stars sit one win away from a second straight Little League baseball state championship.

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Haunted 25 years by 'Baby Garnet' mystery, Michigan town awaits alleged killer's extradition.

A quarter-century has passed: Authorities here expect within the next four weeks to arraign the 58-year-old woman they say birthed and then killed “Baby Garnet,” the infant girl discovered dead and discarded in the septic pit of an Upper Peninsula campground 25 years ago.

'A very emotional case for a lot of people:' The case’s progress represents what could be the beginning of the final chapter to a story that captured national headlines a quarter-century ago and remained a mystery that haunted the community there in the years since.

Police seek answers in another mysterious death: Months after the mysterious death of a woman within her Saginaw County home, authorities are offering a reward for information in hopes of making an arrest.

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These are three environment stories you should read today.

Conservation group wants a say in fishing rights: Members of a hunting and fishing advocacy group want a federal judge to make them an official party to negotiations between the state and five Michigan tribes over treaty-protected fishing rights.

Odor from powdered egg plant prompts action: Michigan environmental regulators are taking “escalated enforcement action” against an Adrian-based powdered egg manufacturer after issuing another violation related to odors coming from the plant.

Lead levels up in Flint: The level of lead in city tap water has increased during recent testing but state officials say the rise can be attributed to additional testing of businesses that are known to have lead service lines.

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That's all for now.

But we will be back tomorrow, of course.

Until then, stay updated with the latest Michigan news at MLive.com. If you appreciate the work we do to keep you informed, consider becoming an MLive subscriber.

Like we mentioned above, it is one week until the primary election. Check the state website for your registration information, precinct location and more info so you can be prepared next week.

— Jessica Shepherd

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