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      <title>Sparklers, safety and shows: Fourth of July prep in the Great Lakes Bay Region</title>
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      <description>Fire officials in the Tri-Cities and Great Lakes Bay Region are urging safety ahead of the Fourth of July, reminding residents of local fireworks laws, potential fines and where to watch shows in Midland, Saginaw and Bay City.</description>
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      <description>The Fourth of July holiday can lead some people to have a bit too much holiday cheer.</description>
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      <description>Local authorities urge firework safety as Fourth of July approaches</description>
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      <title>Leelanau County man to read Declaration of Independence for the eighth year</title>
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      <description>Many people celebrate the Fourth of July by attending parades and watching fireworks. A Leelanau man celebrates by reading the Declaration of Independence…</description>
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      <title>Road work restrictions lifted over the holiday weekend</title>
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      <description>The Department of Transportation removed 75% of lane restrictions on road improvement projects across the state for the holiday weekend. They said…</description>
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