Lifeguard shortages leave Lake Michigan beaches exposed
Michigan lacks lifeguards on most public beaches amid rising drownings in the Great Lakes. Since 2010, 662 people have drowned nationwide with nearly half on Lake Michigan, where only a few cities maintain lifeguard programs such as St. Joseph's Silver Beach and New Buffalo. Residents protested proposed cuts to New Buffalo's lifeguard budget, highlighting the safety gap.
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Stay Safe on the Great Lakes Rip Currents and Drownings
Since 2010 662 people have drowned on the Great Lakes an advocacy group says Nearly half of these drownings occur on Lake Michigan with 40 last year This year 10 have already drowned on Lake Michigan Observers warn Great Lakes swimming can be as dangerous as ocean water due to rip tides undertows cold temps low visibility uneven bottoms and heavy waves
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Michigan Senate District 30 candidates discuss roads and insurance
Four Republican candidates Bett DeBoer Daniela Garcia Joe Haveman and Roger Victory debated at Herrick District Library hosted by the League of Women Voters of Holland focused on education and Michigan auto insurance rates. Garcia called for transparency of the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association and both she and Haveman urged incremental reforms as comprehensive plans failed.
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Senior apartments proposed in Holland area
Samaritas proposes a 55 plus senior living development at 40 W. 16th St. Holland on a vacant lot at River Avenue corner. The nonprofit notes rising demand for smaller, urban-style buildings and cites Jim as a source.
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