Gov. Whitmer announces orange barrels will be moved and lanes reopened, easing Labor Day Weekend travel
LANSING — This Labor Day weekend, Governor Whitmer announced the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is removing lane restrictions on nearly 60 percent of its road and bridge projects statewide to ease traffic delays for holiday traffic. "This Labor Day weekend, people across ...
Alpena native Breanna Burrone to compete on ‘The Voice of Germany’
ALPENA – Ten years after leaving northern Michigan on an exchange scholarship, Alpena native Breanna Burrone is stepping onto one of Europe’s biggest musical stages. Burrone, a current German citizen who was born and raised in Alpena, will compete on the upcoming season of "The Voice ...
Researchers release parasitoid wasps to combat invasive beetles
LANSING — Michigan State University researchers have launched a long-term effort to combat the invasive scarlet lily beetle, using specialized wasps instead of pesticides to reduce populations of the destructive garden pest. The scarlet lily beetle is an invasive insect that feeds on ...
UPDATED: MDARD, DNR expand 'Don’t Move Firewood' campaign ahead of Labor Day weekend
MICHIGAN — The Michigan Departments of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) and Natural Resources (DNR) are reminding consumers to not move firewood long distances this holiday weekend to help prevent the spread of invasive insects and plant diseases, a DNR press release stated on Wednesday. The agencies are also working to expand access to certified invasive-free firewood. Firewood movement is one of the most common pathways for the spread of invasive insects and diseases, the release stated. The Michigan Invasive Species Program’s longstanding “Don’t Move Firewood” ...
Black Sheep owners to close Alpena pub, lease downtown building
ALPENA – After nearly 16 years behind the bar at The Black Sheep, Paul and Kris Conger are closing their downtown English-style pub at the end of September and leasing the building to Tara Brilinski, owner of Rosa’s Lookout Inn in Spruce. The couple said they are not being forced out. ...