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Michigan's deer hunting access permit application period is now open
LANSING, Mich. - Select hunters may need to apply for a limited-hunt access permit to hunt deer in some areas. Michigan's deer hunting access permit application period is open July 15-Aug. 15. Universal antlerless licenses are available for purchase over the counter without an application. You can learn more and...
Michigan Could Be Considering A Ban on Plastic Bags
What would your thoughts be on getting rid of plastic bags? Believe it or not, it's a very heated discussion in todays society. In one end, you want to not fill our landfills, oceans, lakes and many other natural areas with plastic. But, what do you therefore carry your products in? The lug from the car to the could be quite the haul.
After Years in Decline, Michigan is Seeing More Fireflies This Summer
The sight of fireflies or lightning bugs had always been a sure sign of summer. You could count on a yard or field lighting up starting in early June with the flashing bodies of fireflies. And than several years ago many began to see fewer and fewer lightning bugs. So...
Environmental advocates cheer as budget passes without controversial U.P. mine funds
With the Legislature finalizing the Fiscal Year 2025 budget at the end of June, environmental advocates have praised the exclusion of funding for a controversial mining project as a win for natural preservation. On March 26, the Michigan Strategic Fund board approved $50 million for Copperwood Resources Inc., for the construction of the Copperwood Mine […] The post Environmental advocates cheer as budget passes without controversial U.P. mine funds appeared first on Michigan Advance.
Michigan, Ohio Rank Among Top ‘Swingers’ States in the Country
You'll hear a lot about "Swing States" in an election year, but unfortunately (or fortunately?) that's not what this article is about. Swinger culture, which became a mainstream conversation topic in the 60s and 70s in the U.S., is still in full... "Swing" across the country, and there are areas where it's even more prevalent than others. In fact, two Upper Midwest States rank among the most popular!
Boyne City Police Department warns of gasoline thefts
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Boyne City Police Department is warning of gasoline thefts in the area. The police department said in a statement that "starting around the 4th of July, of gasoline being siphoned directly out of motor vehicle fuel tanks (Passenger Vehicle, Watercraft, Riding Lawnmower) while parked in a driveway, stored on a trailer, or left in a backyard."
Boyne Thunder 2024—The Winner And Still-Defending Poker-Run World Champion
Like pretty much everyone I’ve ever met in Boyne City Mich., barman Aaron Fritzsche of the Boyne City Taproom was pleasant and engaging late yesterday afternoon. He didn’t know anything about speedonthewater.com, but he knew it had something to with this weekend’s poker run. “Is this the...
Midwest Storm Damage Survey Underway Today Following Monday Night’s Severe Weather
Des Moines, IA – The National Weather Service (NWS) will conduct a storm survey today across parts of the Midwest, focusing on the severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that hit the region Monday night. The survey aims to assess damage in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Michigan. According to the...
Michigan Medicine CEO plans to retire, and more | MED MOVES
RWJBarnabas Health names chief pediatric officer, and other leaders take new roles. Dr. Marschall S. Runge, executive vice president for medical affairs and chief executive officer of Michigan Medicine, has announced plans to retire. Runge says he will step down when his contract expires on June 30, 2025. He has...
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