Each beach’s status is subject to change as new test results come in. To see an up-to-date map of the red-flagged beaches and details on the water quality tests, check the Beach Guard website here, by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.

As cities throughout the country celebrate Memorial Day on May 26, Northern Michigan has its own parades and ceremonies planned.

You might see people wearing the poppy, a roundish, red flower on a lapel — especially on the Friday before Memorial Day.

Various opportunities to honor members of the military who died while serving the nation are taking place across West Michigan for Memorial Day this year. Originally called Decoration Day, the holiday was first observed by communities all over the U.

Beyond Friday's chance of a stray shower, the wet weather has mostly left the Metro Detroit forecast as warmer air moves in for the Memorial Day holiday.

Michigan residents, businesses, schools, local governments, and other organizations are encouraged to display flags at half-staff, the governor said in a news release.

Several mid-Michigan communities will be taking part in a variety of Memorial Day activities this weekend, ranging from parades to running events.