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Blue-spotted salamanders continue migration across Presque Isle
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - As blue-spotted salamanders travel over the roads of Presque Isle in Marquette at night, visitors flock to see them migrate in person. Tyler Penrod, Superior Watershed Partnership Program Manager, talks to Mandy Koskela about proper etiquette when observing the amphibians. When learning about the migration of...
3-D printer, more coming to Lincoln high school through new manufacturing program
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI – Lincoln high school students will prepare for careers that do not require four-year degrees through a new technical program focused on manufacturing. The main goal of the program is to get students skills they need for advanced manufacturing, which can lead to jobs in the auto, energy and medical industries, among others, and fuel the local workforce.
Mattawan’s ‘resolve’ sparks huge rally, sweep of state-ranked Forest Hills Eastern
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Many would’ve packed up, tossed in the towel and cut ties with a split. One win is better than none –– and some deficits are just too profound. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
ACC Basketball: Way-too-early power rankings for 2024-25 season
The 2023-24 season has completed and for ACC Basketball, it was another successful postseason. Of the five teams that made the NCAA Tournament, four of them made the Sweet 16, and three to the Elite 8. NC State's second straight upset over Duke in March capped their Cinderella run to the Final Four to represent the league.
Rogers approves sale of 1.31 acres of city-owned property
The Rogers City Council has approved a $550,000 purchase agreement for the sale of 1.31 acres of city-owned property at 136th Avenue and Rogers Drive to Java Companies. A memo to the council from Rogers Community Development Director Brett Angell said the proposed buyer plans to develop a multi-tenant commercial building that would feature a quick service restaurant, coffee shop with a drive-thru, and one additional office-related tenant. The property, originally acquired via TIF1 (tax increment financing) funds in 2006, currently is undeveloped and maintained by the city, according to the memo. The site is bounded by Maynard’s restaurant on the west, a bank and multi-tenant commercial building on the north, a multi-tenant commercial building and movie theater on the east, and a drainage pond on the south.
Northern Michigan faces rising Lyme disease threat
CHARLEVOIX — With the early arrival of warm weather, residents should take heed of the rising rate of ticks in Northern Michigan that can transmit Lyme disease. The bacterial infection is becoming more prevalent in the region, with an increase in reports associated with its parasitic carrier, the black-legged tick, according to the Health Department of Northwest Michigan's Medical Director Dr. Joshua Meyerson.
National Career and Technical Education Signing Day At ACC For Alpena High School Students
Alpena Community College hosted a career and technical education signing day for Alpena high school students that intend to pursue further education on their campus. “Career and tech signing day is meant to mimic the athletic signing days. Instead of celebrating someone’s athletic prowess, which is also admirable. We’re here to celebrate kids, showing off in the classroom and their choice that they’re making to proceed towards, career oriented training and education going forward, so that they are ready to make a nice living in the workforce when they’re finished” said Lee Fitzpatrick, Director of communications for Alpena public schools.
Who’s running against Jack Bergman in Michigan’s 1st Congressional District?
U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman faces two Republican primary challengers in Michigan’s 1st Congressional District. Two Democratic candidates also competing in the conservative district. District includes all or part of 36 counties in Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula. In Michigan’s northernmost congressional district, U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman aims...
Softball Game Preview: Ishpeming Hematites vs. Rogers City Hurons
After eight games on the road, Ishpeming is heading back home. They will take on the Rogers City Hurons at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around. Ishpeming had been on a seven-game streak of scoring at least ten...
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