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State park plants white cedar trees to stabilize 100-foot bluff that looms over former beach
MANISTEE TOWNSHIP, MI – This will not be the year that the Lake Michigan beach is restored at the bottom of a 100-foot bluff in Northern Michigan. The bluff at Orchard Beach State Park – a popular perch from which to watch sunsets – continues to deteriorate with parts “always sluffing off” and tumbling down to the beach, said park supervisor Doug Barry.
S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Car Ferry’s maiden voyage set for May 17
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WBAY) - The beginning of sailing season for the S.S. Badger is fast approaching. The S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Car Ferry will make its 2024 Maiden Voyage from Ludington, Michigan to Manitowoc on Friday, May 17. According to the City of Manitowoc Department of Tourism, the public is...
Baldwin holds decision day
BALDWIN - Baldwin high school held their annual decision day on Friday where members of the senior class announced where they would be going after graduation. The event is run my promise zone coordinator at Baldwin, Brandon Childress. Every student who applies to college received a laptop, and a few students received scholarships and chords to wear at graduation. One student, Miles Marsh-Robinson, is heading to GVSU to study art and sociology. “Throughout the senior year, I’ve really gotten into sociology and it’s something I pursued for my dual enrollment classes at West Shore, and I’m going to pursue that at GVSU since they’re offering me a great scholarship as well.” Said Marsh-Robinson. Another senior, Blake Anderson will be attending NMC and will study aviation.
Asparagus fans rejoice: Michigan crop hits stores, farm stands a week early
Some of Michigan’s most sought-after produce has hit farm stands and store shelves a little earlier thanks to a warmer winter, but it’ll only be there for a limited time. Fresh Michigan asparagus has started to be stocked over the past week at grocers across the state, said Jamie Clover Adams, the executive director of the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board, a grower-funded board for promoting the produce.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Jeep Invasion to bring 1,500 Jeepers to West Michigan
MEARS, MI – The eighth annual Silver Lake Sand Dunes Jeep Invasion will include sunset cruises, a parade to the dunes and more, organizers announced. The Jeep Invasion is planned for Thursday, May 30, to Sunday, June 2, at Golden Township Park near Silver Lake State Park, which is known for its 450-acre ORV scramble area.
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