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Friday, May 17, 2013  The Coast Guard announced Friday that it will replace the lantern and solarize the light along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan

Friday, April 05, 2013  Ice breaking operation extended in the Upper Peninsula.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The Coast Guard is keeping ice at bay and helping kick off the Great Lakes shipping season.

Friday, January 11, 2013  The Coast Guard has issued a warning that warmer temperatures over the next few days could cause unsafe ice conditions in parts of the Great Lakes.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  The U.S. Coast Guard is increasing its presence around the Great Lakes starting Friday as part of a national effort to crack down on those who operate a boat while drinking alcohol.

Friday, May 11, 2012  Some young students in Benzie County were able to get a close look at what it takes to be a member of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012  Glen Lake Fire Department trained with the U.S. Coast Guard and the National Park Service for water rescue responses.

Tuesday, January 10, 2012  A group of middle school exchange students from Japan got a behind the scenes look at the United States Coast Guard.

Monday, July 18, 2011  Race to Mackinac officials said the two crew members who died were 51-year-old Skipper Mark Morley and 41-yaer-old Suzanne Bickel, both of Saginaw.

Monday, March 28, 2011 

Thursday, March 17, 2011  A USCG crew from Air Station Traverse City helps patrol Caribbean waters and assists in a medical evacuation from a cruise ship.

Friday, March 04, 2011  U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service St. Marys River, nicknamed "Soo Traffic," in Sault Sainte Marie will turn 115 years old March 6.

Monday, February 14, 2011 

Wednesday, January 26, 2011  They are the first line of defense when it comes to ice rescues, and the Coast Guardsmen are making sure they are on top of their training.

Friday, January 21, 2011