What’s Killing The Fish In Lake St. Clair, Great Lakes? Patch PM

METRO DETROIT, MI – Here are some stories from the Michigan Patch network worth talking about tonight:

What’s Killing The Fish In Lake St. Clair, Great Lakes?

• At least 30 species of fish are dying off in Lake St. Clair and Great Lakes Superior, Huron, Erie and Ontario.

Michigan Fans Name Baby Harbaugh, Jim Harbaugh Gets Giddy On Twitter

• Yes, there’s a new little Harbaugh in Michigan and, no, it’s not big Harbaugh’s son, but coach calls him a “winner” and a “champ” anyway.

Law Shielding Michigan Cops In Sex With Prostitutes On Way Out

• A Senate panel voted Tuesday to ax the provision granting immunity to Michigan cops who have sex with prostitutes in sting operations.

Civil Rights Exec Used Cesar Chavez Statue Funds For Shoes: Probe

• The former director of the Michigan Hispanic/Latino Commission accused of embezzling $73,500 set aside for memorial to Cesar Chavez.

Boston Marathon Results: Metro Detroit Runners Finish Race

• This year's Boston Marathon had a large number of Detroit area runners compete and finish the race.

Lyrids Meteor Shower Tuning Up: Peak Dates, Where To Watch

• The best viewing times for the Lyrids, which can offer surprise outbursts, is around dawn on Friday and Saturday.

Also Worth a Read

• Flushable Wet Wipes Cause Knotty Problems In America’s Sewers
• Michigan Kids Living In Poverty Up 15 Percent Since Recession
• Coyote Attack Leaves One Dog Dead, Another Hurt
• Genital Mutilation A Religious Ritual, Doctor’s Attorney Says
• Brawl Lands Post Bar In Trouble With Dearborn
• What Suburbs Were Ranked Highest By Niche.com?
• St. Clair Shores Student Wins Green Award

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