Our latest feature from Michigan History Magazine is Roadside Lighthouses.

Study Finds Poor Children Don't Get Lead Poisoning Followup
Newsday Magazine reports that a study found that Michigan children who are poor often don't get the medical follow-up & testing they need for lead exposure. The study involved Michigan children in the Medicaid program whose blood tests showed levels of lead that could harm mental function and 54% had follow-up testing within six months.

Islamic Building Boom in Detroit Area
The Detroit Free Press reports on a number of southeastern Michigan Muslim building projects including the 92,000-square-foot Islamic Center of America and the nearly 50,000 sq. ft expansion of the American Moslem Society in Dearborn.

Detroit "in the black"
The Detroit News reports that in the black ... productions & film, llc, a group of Detroit businessmen and actor Clifton Powell (co-star in "Ray") have a plan to produce low-budget independent films in Detroit, targeting African-American audiences. Their first film will be "Blackjack", the story of an attorney who strives to get a casino license in the city of Detroit.

Low Water Levels, Hurricanes Impact Boat Insurance
The Port Huron Times-Herald reports that lower-than-average water levels in the Great Lakes over the past few years have caused more boats have run aground and damage their hull or propeller. At the same time, marine insurance companies are making it more difficult to pay for those kind of repairs and there are worries that last winter's hurricanes could cause a rise in rates.

Sparty to Take 1/2 Million Dollar Trip
The Lansing State Journal reports that the statue of Sparty, the mascot of Michigan State University will likely be moved to Spartan Stadium today (a privately-funded cost of $500,000). The statue has stood at the intersection of Kalamazoo & Chestnut for 59 years and a new bronze statue will be sited there later this year.

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