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Marijuana and your children: this information may surprise you
Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency Health Educator Joshua Englehart, along with the Branch Intermediate School District, hosted an online discussion for parents on the effects that marijuana, particularly THC, has on the brain and why this poses extreme issues for the developing brain in children, teenagers, and even young adults.
Sheriff candidates discuss background, state gun laws
CHEBOYGAN — All of the candidates for Cheboygan County sheriff in the Aug. 6 primary are Republicans. Voters will select one of them to become the GOP nominee in the November election. The current sheriff, Tim Cook, is retiring. Since there are no Democratic Party candidates and unless there is a successful write-in...
Bill Shepler, co-founder of Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry, dies at 92
Bill Shepler, co-founder and captain of Shepler’s Mackinac Island Ferry, died at 92 years old. In a post, Shepler’s Ferry said “Bill’s dedication and passion for connecting people to the beauty of Mackinac Island created unforgettable memories for countless guests. His legacy of service, leadership, and community spirit will forever be a part of our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Shepler family and friends during this difficult time.” “Rest in peace, Captain Bill. You will be deeply missed.”
Tahquamenon Falls staff ID’s adorable thieves who’ve been stealing shoes this summer
PARADISE, MI -- If you’ve been camping at the Rivermouth campground at Tahquamenon Falls State Park this summer and lost some shoes, staff may have just found the thief who made away with your footwear. A collection of flip-flops and Crocs were discovered by staff outside of a fox den Thursday, according to a post on the park’s Facebook page.
Michigan Bucket List: Ann Arbor Art Fair
Every July, one of the nation’s largest art festivals is right here in Michigan. The Ann Arbor Art Fair is an exciting, three-day festival that brings half a million visitors to Ann Arbor. The fair takes up 30 blocks of Ann Arbor and features more than 1,000 artists. The...
Beyond Skin Deep: Studio 23 highlights the artistry of tattoos
Walking along the streets of Traverse City while on vacation a few years ago, Megan Koch was prompted to stop at a tattoo shop. She was intrigued by the display of tattoo art hanging on the walls. Her interest sparked the idea for a first-of-its-kind exhibit at Studio 23 in...
Mackinac Island Ferry Company leader out after private equity firm sale
Less than a month after a Florida-based private equity firm bought the last independent ferry service serving Mackinac Island, its longtime leader is no longer at the company, the new owner announced today. Jerry Fetty, former CEO of Mackinac Island Ferry Company (formerly Star Line), left the company this week,...
Tupelo Honey worker loses job after Trump assassination attempt comment
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Restaurant chain Tupelo Honey says a worker is “no longer employed” there following comments the individual made on social media following Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. A social media post by the restaurant did not include the comment or...
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
WARNING: Michigan Residents May Have Been Exposed To Measles, Here’s Where
Anytime there’s any kind of infectious disease or virus. It’s important to get the word out and let people know if they’ve been exposed to anything dangerous. One of the most dangerous is rubeola, or as it’s commonly known measles. Measles is probably one of the...
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