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Summer
Patch Kicks Off Kids Summer Reading Guide
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Playful Beach Photo Wins Week 2 of Your Patch of Michigan Contest
For many people, Michigan means lakes and beaches. It's the beauty, the fresh air, the beach walks and bonfires and family cottages and memories of vacations that make it special. Me...
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Summer
Summer Reading Lists for Preschoolers and Kids Ages 2-7
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of illustrated books for kids ages 2 to 7 is so much fun. Plus it includes books young readers can start to read TO you! Read one, ...
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Summer
Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 6-9
Looking for a great book to read with your kids this summer? This list will help you transition from illustrated kids books to books your kids will love to read independently. Read one, o...
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Summer
Summer Reading Lists for Kids Ages 8-12
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of books has something for everyone – adventure, magic, smart kids, and amazing kids. Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thought...
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Summer
Summer Reading List for Tweens and Teens, 11-up
Looking for another escape? This list of books has something for everyone – fantasy, adventure, and of course, love. What more is there? Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in ...
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Volunteers in the News
Historic Lighthouse Will be Lit This Summer on Lake St. Clair
They started guiding vessels through their voyage into St. Clair River before Abraham Lincoln became president. And, this summer, one of those two historic lighthouses at the southeastern...
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Summer
Local Fireworks Tent Prepares For Blast off Season With New Fireworks Laws
Now that state laws on fireworks have relaxed, and you can buy airborne fireworks without leaving Michigan, a local family who runs a fireworks tent in Washington Township is gearing up...