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1. France claims historic Great Lakes wreck

   Oct 30, 2009 | Canada.com

   The Griffon, built in 1679 near today's Niagara Falls, Ont., by French explorer Rene-Robert de La Salle, became the first sailing ship on the Great Lakes but was lost in a storm that year on its maiden voyage.

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   Related Topix: Niagara Falls, ON, Canada, Ontario, Michigan

2. International Battle Over Historic Ship

   Sep 22, 2009 | WXMI

   ... Grand Rapids. The Griffon's the first commercial ship wreck on the Great Lakes. It was built by the French explorer La Salle on his quest to find the North-West Passage to China. The ship started its maiden voyage from Niagara, New York in August of ...

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   Related Topix: Grand Rapids, MI, Erie, MI

3. On the road to better health

   Sep 14, 2009 | Toledo Blade

   ... get a hamburger, but that's probably the worst thing you can do," said Mr. Bonanni, a married father of three in La Salle, Mich., and a 5-foot, 11-inch former offensive tackle for Toledo's Central Catholic High School. While he has always been a ...

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4. Streator construction projects move forward

   Aug 26, 2009 | The Times

   ... will be available as long as the project is started by 2012. The council awarded a contract to U.C. Paving of La Salle for $62,590 to pave the lot at 138 S. Bloomington St. and turn it into a parking lot. The project will include pavement of the ...

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   Related Topix: Streator, IL, Environmental Law, Law, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency