Looking for ways to enjoy Michigan’s great outdoors: Try fishing. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the Free Fishing Weekend dates for 2025 are Feb. 15-16 and June 7-8. All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. Residents and out-of-state visitors may ...

While the area was under a winter storm warning this week, Michigan wants residents this week to think about a different type of severe weather. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared March 16-22 as Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week. With that in mind, the Michigan State Police, ...

George Friedman once said, “A century is about events, a decade is about people.” That is certainly true when it comes to the Highway 2 Community Drive-in Theater in Manistique. After all, some things are worth saving — especially a good, old-fashioned slice of Americana. majority of ...

It feels like our politics are more divided than ever. But if you listen closely to what residents on both the left and right are saying, there is a common theme: A demand for a more transparent and accountable government. Our legislation to strengthen the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) in ...

This week’s bouquets go to: The City of Escanaba Recreation Department is happy to announce grant dollars awarded from the Elks National Foundation Community Investment Programs Grant. Funds will provide food, nutritious snacks and personal hygiene products to the Catherine Bonifas Civic ...

St. Patrick’s Day 2025 celebrations will take place across the country on and around Monday, March 17. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urges drivers to remember that drinking and driving is deadly and never an option. Join NHTSA ...