It’s pumpkin patch time, corn maze time, cider mill time in Michigan
LANSING – Michigan farmers facing rising costs, labor shortages and other financial pressures are using agritourism to diversify their businesses and bring customers directly to their farms. Corn mazes, cider mills, petting zoos, haunted houses and other attractions can give farms ...
Alpena Township gets $12,500 grant to update zoning for coastal resiliency
ALPENA – Alpena Township has received a $12,500 grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to comprehensively update its zoning ordinance with a focus on coastal resiliency and the identification of small-scale wetlands for regulated protection. The award is ...
State of Michigan reminder on DOJ election monitors
LANSING – On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Division sent notices to seven Michigan municipalities notifying them that DOJ monitors will be present at their polling places on Election Day. The letters were sent to the municipalities of Detroit, East Lansing, ...
AAA urges caution around backyard fire pits
DEARBORN — As temperatures cool across Michigan and the Midwest, many families are gathering around backyard fire pits to extend time outdoors. AAA reminds homeowners that fire pits, while popular, can also pose significant risks if they are not used properly. A stray ember, unattended ...