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Moonless nights, dark sky parks, more: What to know to see Milky Way galaxy this summer
Believe it or not, the stardust-studded sparkle of the Milky Way galaxy is yet another celestial phenomenon that is visible from Michigan's backyard with your own eyes. With careful planning, Milky Way season during the late summer months offers an excellent time to gape at the galaxy from a number of Michigan's state parks and other rural areas without a telescope. Just hike away to a dark sky park, let your eyes adjust and get to galaxy gazing.
Is Michigan Required to Post Signs to Tell You When You’ve Changed Time Zones?
Michigan spans two time zones - a concept that may be a revelation to those not from the Western Upper Peninsula, or have done little travelling there. The state also meets a time zone boundary for a section of its border with Indiana. So must states post time zone boundary signs for drivers?
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Cucumbers Sickens Nearly 450 in Michigan, Other States
A salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers grown in Florida has sickened about 450 people in Michigan and 30 other states. So far, about 125 people have been hospitalized due to the illness, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In Michigan, nine people have been reported to have...
Northern Michigan Has Best Fireworks in the Galaxy As Meteor Breaks Apart Overhead With Unrivaled Light Show
Over the 4th of July holiday, necks crane up. That's the natural inclination to see the fireworks shows that alight all across the nation. In Northern Michigan over the Independence Day holiday it wasn't the fireworks that launch from the ground that were the most awe inspiring. Rather it was something that came from space that gave the best show.
Michigan direct care workers say they will make do with a 20¢ increase, but for how long?
The Michigan Legislature last week cleared an $83 billion state budget for the 2025 Fiscal Year, including a $28.7 million investment to increase the wages for direct care workers. That equates to a 20-cent hourly raise for individuals like nurse aides and home health aides who provide care for the elderly or those with disabilities […] The post Michigan direct care workers say they will make do with a 20¢ increase, but for how long? appeared first on Michigan Advance.
As bird flu spreads on dairy farms, an ‘abysmal’ few workers are tested
Dairy workers are in rural areas, often with little access to transportation and no sick leave. Public health officials are concerned about bird flu, which so far has been detected in three dairy farmworkers — two in Michigan and one in Texas — as well as in cattle in a dozen states.
‘Half-Astronaut’ celebrates 90th birthday in Michiana
KOSCIUSKO COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - Turns out a man with strong ties to Michiana also has strong ties to the manned space race of the 1960s. Joe Gagliano has never been to the moon, but he has made the trip on a simulated basis in a NASA altitude chamber. “We...
Sunset Grille supports Save the Dunes with rooftop firework viewing fundraiser
Sunset Grille hosted a rooftop fireworks viewing fundraiser for Save the Dunes on its rooftop cantina on Thursday, July 4. Sunset Grille’s location right on the beach of Lake Michigan made for an unforgettable viewing experience for all attendees. “It's a beautiful view. You can't get a better seat...
Farmers markets continue this summer in Kalamazoo and Portage
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – With harvest season already beginning for many fruits and vegetables, local farmers markets are in full swing. The Kalamazoo Farmers Market, located at 1204 Bank Street, is now open Saturdays from 7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. through October 26. Tuesday and Thursday Mini Markets run through...
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