REGION – A total ban on feeding deer took effect on Feb. 1 throughout the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, just in time for the arrival of several weeks of brutally cold winter weather.
CENTRAL LAKE – During the summer months, Mike King can be found on his family's farm north of Central Lake doing anything from spraying trees and hauling fruit, to pressing cider.
MANCELONA – After his discharge from the U.S. Coast Guard in 1946, where he served four years as part of the war effort, Mark Fiedler headed to the family farm near Charlevoix, and attended a church camp where he met the love of his life.
REGION – Under Michigan state law, school districts are allowed six cancelled days due to conditions beyond their control, or what is known as "Act Of God" days, which includes severe storms, fires, epidemics, power outages, or health issues.
BELLAIRE – In a repeat and update on several previous sessions, the Bellaire Chamber of Commerce hosted a "community coffee brainstorming" session last week with local business owners, chamber staff and representatives from the Bellaire Historical Society, New Hope Community Church, and Antrim Co
BELLAIRE – There was no shortage of smiles or determination as people of all ages enjoyed the recent Ice Skating Open House on Jan. 26 at the rink in Bellaire’s Richardi Park.
ELK RAPIDS – Nearly five months after being approved, efforts to raise funds to pay for a $4.7 million, 6,300 square-foot expansion to the Elk Rapids District Library are underway.
REGION – An extended blast of extremely cold air changed northern Michigan's relatively mild winter into a season to remember last week, bringing heavy snows and very chilly temperatures, with wind chill factors even lower – shutting down state offices, schools across the area, a number of busine
ELLSWORTH – Since 2004, the Ellsworth area has been graced with an annual display of fireworks over the waters of St. Clair Lake equal to those of much larger, and more affluent, areas, thanks to the efforts of a small group of dedicated residents.