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1970s wooden swinging bridge spans rustic river in Northern Michigan
LUPTON, MI – A long walk, a reasonable bike ride or a short drive away, this 1970s swinging bridge spans a rustic river at an Up North state park. Built in the early 1970s, the bridge at Rifle River State Recreation Area is part of 14 miles of connected hiking and biking trails – and right next to a roadway.
“Lake Shamrock Dredging going well,” Howard says
“Dredging (on Lake Shamrock) is continuing with good progress,” Clare City Manager Jeremy Howard told the Commission at the August 5th City meeting. He said, “Our mechanical dredge has ben undergoing some repairs from normal wear and tear on the equipment, but should be back up and running hopefully the first full week in August to continue working to the north of the beach at Shamrock Park,” adding, Savin is operating both dredges 24 hours a day, five days (Monday-Friday,) but has also experienced some intermittent mechanical issues that have been resolved.”
Harmful algae blooms confirmed in Bass Lake, Hamlin Lake
District Health Department #10, in cooperation with the Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes and Energy, has confirmed harmful algae blooms on Bass Lake near Pentwater and Hamlin Lake near Ludington. Harmful algae blooms were confirmed on Bass Lake Monday, Aug. 12, and Hamlin Lake Tuesday, Aug. 13. Algae blooms...
'They're bright': Inland Lakes football's offensive line big three a mauling force
INDIAN RIVER – Quarterbacks get talked about ad nauseum. So do running backs. So do wide receivers. But the greatest football minds out there understand there’s one position...
Bad Axe cancels football team’s 11-man schedule this season
BAD AXE, Mich. (WNEM) – Bad Axe High School confirmed with TV5 that it decided to cancel the football team’s 11-man schedule due to a lack of participation. The decision was made during an administrative meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Athletic Director Mike Bogan told TV5 that they...
Possible severe Lansing area thunderstorms Friday afternoon will kick off wet weekend
GRAND RAPIDS — The weekend will start off cloudy and rainy for much of mid-Michigan, but should dry out by the end of Sunday, the National Weather Service said. Rain and storms moved through the state late Thursday into early Friday, and the National Weather Service Grand Rapids office said expect more of...
Bat with rabies identified in Fenton, health department says
GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. - A rabid bat has been identified within Genesee County in Fenton, the first confirmed case of rabies in an animal this year according to the Genesee County Health Department. The bat is deceased and poses no further risk to the public at this point, GCHD says.
Final GTW champ Cass City enters first BTC season with full head of steam
One season’s heartache leads to another season’s opportunity. At least, that’s the case for the Cass City Red Hawks. A year after dropping a tough 21-20 contest to Millington in the Division 7 district championship, Cass City aims to get back to the mountain top in 2024.
Cheeseburger lovers flock to Caseville for tasty bites, Parade of Tropical Fools
CASEVILLE, MI - Thousands of people poured into the small coastal city of Caseville. The annual Cheeseburger Festival originally started in 1999 as a three-day event, but it has since expanded to a 10-day party. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our...
LakeVille Schools’ Superintendent under scrutiny
Over 200 residents attended the LakeVille Community School’s monthly school board meeting on Tuesday. The middle school cafeteria was at capacity, with some attendees having to observe from the hallway. The massive turnout from the community was stated to be in response to concerns that many have over the new Superintendent, Nathan Aquilina.
Coast Guard throws cold water on annual Port Huron river float
The 16th annual Port Huron Float Down is expected to draw over 5,000 rafters. Many participants need to be rescued from the St. Clair River each year, locals say. Despite Coast Guard warnings, local law enforcement encourages families to participate safely. The U.S. Coast Guard is cautioning revelers from taking...
Part of Bay County gets closer to being ready for economic development with $4.1M grant
MONITOR TWP., MI – Decades ago, in the Monitor Township master plan, a stretch of rural properties along I-75 and 3 Mile Road were identified as prime real estate for potential economic development. This week, the township acted toward making the area more accessible for growth. If you purchase...
Flushing football preview: 24 seniors have Raiders optimistic for big season
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Spencer brothers ready for coming home party Saturday night
LINDEN, Mich. (WJRT) - For the first time in their pro careers, Joey and Mickel Spencer will be fighting in their hometown Linden. "It's kind of crazy because a lot of time people start fighting in their local area, I haven't had that opportunity." said Joey. "I've been fighting in the MGM Grand and big venues in New York City. And I'm coming back to my hometown."
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