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Author Talks About the Environmental Aspects of Draining the Great Black Swamp

Sun 11/15 @ 1-2PM There’s something fascinating about the idea of the Great Black Swamp, which once covered millions of acres Northwest Ohio, Northeast Indiana and Southeast Michigan. The ice age-created ecosystem, which featured a mix of wetlands, forests and meadows, existed for 20,000 years until it was dredged and drained in the 19th century to create the farmland that underpinned the wealth of Ohio. Close your eyes and imagine what it was like hundreds of years ago: no roads, no housing developments, no shopping centers, no petrochemical plants on Navarre Road near Toledo, no terrible country and religious radio stations …

Toledo, OH · 2d
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The 8 Free Michigan Museums That Will Keep You Curious For Hours On End

Want to explore free museums in Michigan that spark your curiosity?. These 8 museums offer fascinating exhibits and unforgettable experiences for everyone!. 1. University of Michigan Museum of Art (Ann Arbor) That big stone building on State Street in Ann Arbor isn’t just pretty to look at from the outside....

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d
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U-M-Los Alamos data center site 'highly archeologically sensitive'

The controversial Ypsilanti Township site chosen by the University of Michigan and Los Alamos National Laboratory for a $1.25 billion data center project is "highly archeologically sensitive," a major past trail route for Native American tribes that may include both artifacts and graves, the State Historic Preservation Office has informed project officials. Both Ypsilanti Township and the United Tribes of Michigan, a coalition of the 12 federally recognized tribes in the state, have passed resolutions calling on U-M to undertake a comprehensive archaeological review of the 144-acre site on Textile Road near Bridge Road, and to better consult with the tribes before disturbing sites of potential significance to their heritage. "It's disgraceful that they have not reached out and consulted the Native American tribes, given the historic nature of their relationship at U-M with the Huron River and knowing full well that the Bentley Library is filled with information and maps on the indigenous Native American trails throughout Washtenaw County," said Ypsilanti Township Attorney Doug Winters. U-M proposes a "high-performance research computing center" at the site in partnership with Los Alamos National Laboratory, a New Mexico-based research institution focused on national security — including the manufacture of plutonium pits, the

Ypsilanti, MI · 1d

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12 Ohio Glassblowing Studios Where You Can Make Your Own Holiday Keepsake

Ever looked at a beautiful glass ornament and wondered what it would be like to make one yourself?. Well, Ohio has quite a few places where you can actually give it a try, even if you’ve never worked with glass before. And there’s something especially inviting about visiting a...

Ohio · 1d
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Tecumseh Center For The Arts Hosts Free Veterans Day Concert

TECUMSEH — The Tecumseh Center for the Arts will host its 16th annual Veterans Day Concert Wednesday night. The free concert begins at 7 p.m. at the center, at 400 North Maumee Street in Tecumseh. No ticket is needed. The River Raisin Ragtime Revue will perform ragtime, blues and...

Tecumseh, MI · 15h

The Monroe News

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Monroe Holiday Tree Walk returns with free lighting event

Monroe’s annual Holiday Tree Walk will transform Veterans Park with decorated Christmas trees, lights and a public tree-lighting celebration beginning later this month. The Rotary Club of Monroe is inviting residents to decorate trees, volunteer during setup or visit the display, according to a community announcement. The Holiday Tree Walk will be at Veterans Park, 1599 N. Custer Road in Monroe. Christmas trees are scheduled to arrive Nov. 6, followed by installation of trees, lights and signs from Nov. 6-10. Public tree decorating will run from 8 a.m. to dusk daily from Nov. 11-20. Tree lighting celebration set for Nov. 21 The Holiday Tree Walk display will open Nov. 21 and continue through Jan. 2. A free public tree-lighting ceremony will be held from 6-10 p.m. Nov. 21. The Rotary Club is encouraging community members to take part in the celebration, whether by decorating a tree, volunteering or visiting the park, according to the announcement. Decorations can be removed from Jan. 2-8. More information and the event schedule are available at monroeholidaytreelights.com/events . Subscribe: Follow this story. Subscribe to the Monroe News This story was produced with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of

Monroe, MI · 23h

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Josh and Jase return to Michigan to donate blood, meet Wolverine and watch Michigan sports

Two of Michigan's favorite social media stars stopped by the Big House on Saturday to watch the rivalry game between Michigan and Michigan State. Decked out in blue and maize, the duo went to a University of Michigan tailgate, took a picture with honorary U-M captain Hugh Jackman on the field and—in Jase's case—got into a headlock courtesy of MSU rival mascot Sparty.

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

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MAHS meeting to take in-depth look at 2027 calendar on sale now

Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page Send by Email. submitted by Annette Siffin, Manchester Area Historical Society. The November general membership meeting for the Manchester Area Historical Society (MAHS) will take place at the Kingsley-Jenter House, located at 302 E Main St, on Thursday, November 12, at 7pm. Everyone is invited! You don’t have to be a member, and attending is a fun opportunity to see the Historical Society in action and meet some of our members.

Manchester, MI · 1d

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Riverside Arts Center hosts fourth annual Holiday Art Fair

On the Ground Ypsilanti is an “embedded journalism” program covering the city and township of Ypsilanti. It is supported by Ann Arbor SPARK, the Center for Health and Research Transformation, Destination Ann Arbor, Eastern Michigan University, Engage @ EMU, Washtenaw Community College, Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission, and Washtenaw ISD.

Ypsilanti, MI · 10h

The Mary Sue

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Michigan fans arrive at the Ann Arbor Golf Club to tailgate. Then researchers ask them to step into 2 yurts and donate their urine: ‘The Piss Off’

Could your urine be used for good? According to some researchers who are hosting The Piss Off in Michigan, the answer is yes, as some researchers in Michigan prepare to use the football rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State to test a “peecycling” program on a stadium-level scale for the first time. Researchers from Michigan […]

Ann Arbor, MI · 4d

The Detroit News

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Farmington theater leans on upgrades, alcohol and the internet for resurgence

FARMINGTON — It's a cold and drizzly evening in early November, and Lucy Savoy is outside the Farmington Civic Theater. On the evening of Nov. 5, Savoy and her teammates on Clarkston High School's ski team made the trek to Farmington to watch ski documentarian Warren Miller's 2026 feature, "Days Off." The ski team crowded down the sidewalk with other moviegoers as they made their way into the theater lobby, which quickly filled up. "This is like a whole experience," said Savoy, 18. "They have booths and stuff, and it’s amazing. We’re really excited to go see the movie.” "Days Off" is just one of the special screenings at the Civic Theater that'll play this month at the quaint theater on Grand River Avenue in downtown Farmington. More than 25 years after the city of Farmington purchased the 1939 building to better control how it would be used, theater and city leaders are pushing to sustain it. The theater got an alcohol license earlier this year and recently installed new leather rockers from the Romeo Theater, another small-town theater that shut down earlier this year amid changing movie-goer habits. Officials have also discussed installing a pizza oven at the theater.

Farmington, MI · 1d

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JDs Bistro Set to Welcome Hometown Performer

Mikaela Davis (L) and John Lee Shannon (R). Photo by Matt Reamer. Chelsea’s local music venue will welcome hometown guitarist John Lee Shannon and his partner, singer Mikaela Davis, to the stage this Nov. 25. The two of them have been collaborating musically for several years, meeting on tour while Davis opened for Shannon’s band.

Chelsea, MI · 1d

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Newly excavated fossil sheds new light on ‘great-great uncle’ of modern-day dogs

A new study published by a former University of Michigan paleontologist is rewriting some of what we know about an ancestor of North American dogs.

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

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Rick Lowe, the Artist Behind Project Row Houses, Turns Data on Black Progress Into Art

Rick Lowe has spent more than three decades arguing that art does not have to hang on a wall to count. On Sunday, a national television audience got to see what that looks like now, when CBS Sunday Morning ran a profile of the Houston-based artist by correspondent Martha Teichner, built around his largest museum show in the United States to date.

Ann Arbor, MI · 2d

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Detroit’s Massive Michigan Motown Museum Expansion Could Be A Must-See In 2027

A tiny house bought with an $800 family loan launched some of the most famous songs on Earth. Now that same house is getting a $75 million glow-up wrapped around it. The plan stretches the campus to nearly 50,000 square feet. It adds a theater, a real recording studio, and a creative hub for young dreamers. I can’t imagine a better way to honor where all that music started.

Detroit, MI · 9d

The Monroe News

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Airport High puts artistic spin on Michigan snowplow safety

Airport High School students are putting their artistic skills to work on a Michigan snowplow while helping spread a message about safer winter driving. The Carleton school is among five Michigan schools participating in the Michigan Department of Transportation's annual Paint the Plow project, according to a community announcement. Airport High represents MDOT's University Region in the program. Students painted a snowplow blade as part of this year's "See snow? Go slow!" theme, which encourages motorists to slow down in winter conditions, stay alert and give snowplows enough room to operate safely. The finished snowplow blades will be put to work along Michigan state trunklines this winter, giving students' artwork a public display while the plows clear snow and ice. Paint the Plow combines art and winter safety MDOT's Paint the Plow program invites students to create artwork on snowplow blades built around safe-driving messages. The program also seeks to raise awareness of the snowplow operators who maintain Michigan roads during winter weather. Airport High is one of five schools participating this season. The others are Heritage High School and Cass City Jr./Sr. High School in MDOT's Bay Region, Belding Middle School in the Grand Region and Coloma High School

Carleton, MI · 1d

Country Herald

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Michigan Christmas Movie Fans Have Chance at $2,500 Cash Prize

Detroit-area holiday movie fans have until Dec. 6 to apply for the nationwide Chief of Cheer contest.

Michigan · 1d