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Recreation and tourism survey this summer in Northeast Michigan

Lifestyles

ALPENA - This summer, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (NMSF) and West Virginia University (WVU) are launching a collaborative study to measure the impact of recreation and tourism in Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary (TBNMS) communities. Researchers will be active throughout northeast Michigan—from Rogers City to Harrisville—surveying residents and visitors at parks, marinas, museums, and beaches. The team aims to understand why people visit the sanctuary, which cultural and recreational resources they value most, and how their spending supports the regional ...

Michigan Senate votes to grant immediate effect, send SB 304 to Whitmer's desk

Michigan News

MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. -- The Fair Access to Mackinac Island coalition released the following statement after the Michigan Senate granted immediate effect on Senate Bill 304 and sent the bill to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer for her signature. The Senate approved immediate effect by a vote of 28-0, making clear where Michigan's state elected officials stand on the issue. Statement from Fair Access to Mackinac Island coalition spokesperson John Sellek: “Small business owners, employees, residents, tourism officials, and Michigan families thank the Michigan Senate and House for moving ...

Medicare fraud prevention week highlights need to combat fraud and abuse

Michigan News

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) and Michigan Department of Attorney General urge residents to learn how to combat Medicare fraud, errors and abuse from scammers during Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, June 1-5. Medicare Fraud Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of June 5, also referred to as 6/5, because most people qualify for Medicare at age 65. It serves as a reminder that awareness and early reporting are key to preventing fraud and protecting public resources. ...

Games and pie, a winning combination

Lifestyles

GRAND LAKE — If you haven’t experienced a Pie and Game Night yet, you will be in for a treat. Join the members of the Grand Lake Association for a fun-filled evening on June 24 at the historic Presque Isle Lodge at 8211 East Grand Lake Road, starting at 7 p.m. Bring your favorite card or board game and enjoy some friendly competition with family and friends. At 8 p.m. the highlight of the evening begins with pie. A delicious assortment of donated pies will be served. No matter how your games go, everyone will be able to end their night on a sweet note. The GLA asks that ...

MiShores seeks volunteers for Wednesday’s beach clean up

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ALPENA — MIShores, a local beach cleanup group, is seeking volunteers to help clean up pollution in the Blair Street Beach area. A cleanup is planned for Wednesday at 7 a.m. A flat shovel is all that people need to bring to help out. MiShores said a lot of help from the public is needed and added it could take several clean-up days to clean the local beach.