“I didn’t think that this was very much of a big deal for me.” When a woman in Saline found herself stuck between a rock and a hard place, she didn’t expect an angel to swoop in to the rescue. But that’s definitely what happened. “Today, this young man is my hero!” LeAnne Milkey posted ...
In the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, GPS collars, drones, and field research are revealing new insights into the lives and deaths of one of the region’s most iconic animals – the moose. Photo: A collared cow moose nurses her calf in the western Upper Peninsula. This photo, captured using high-powered zoom from a drone ...
Photo: McCargo Cove campground is one of many backcountry campsites on Isle Royale. Photo by Doug Marrin. Park rangers at Isle Royale National Park responded to a tragic discovery late Sunday, June 8, after receiving two separate reports of deceased individuals at an unnamed remote backcountry campground. Rangers hiked 11 miles overnight and confirmed early ...
By: Izzy Ross, IPR Photo: A smoky haze settled over Traverse City, as seen from the top of Copper Ridge Drive on June 26, 2023. Smoke caused poor air quality and hampered visibility across northern Michigan. (Photo: Ed Ronco/IPR News) This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. ...
Scientists have discovered that the oldest intact rock in the United States is not in Minnesota or Wyoming, but in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The 3.62-billion-year-old Watersmeet Gneiss is rewriting geological history. Scientists say a new study shows the oldest known exposed rock in the United States is nestled deep in the forests of Michigan’s Upper ...
Smoke from Canadian wildfires is causing unhealthy air quality in Northern Michigan through Friday, June 6. Sensitive groups should limit outdoor activity. Photo: The Mackinac Bridge Authority posted on X: “Unfortunely, what you’re seeing today is not fog surrounding the Mackinac Bridge but smoke coming from the wildfires and our neighbors to the North.” The ...
Discover how the Mason-Arenac Line divides Michigan’s north and south, why it matters for land management, and explore the unique recreation areas like Waterloo-Pinckney, Island Lake, and Brighton in the southern Lower Peninsula. Ask ten Michiganders where “Up North” begins, and you’ll likely get ten different answers. Some say it’s the Mackinac Bridge. Others argue ...
Discover the fascinating history and fun facts about Mackinac Island, the “Crown Jewel of the Great Lakes.” Learn why it’s spelled Mackinac and Mackinaw, its transformation into a national park, and why it’s the Fudge Capital of the World. If you are a Michigander you have likely visited Mackinac Island. Called the ‘Crown Jewel of ...
The earliest recorded Memorial Day Ceremony was held by freed African Americans Photo: A woman visits the grave of a fallen loved one in Upstate New York on Decoration Day. (Library of Congress) Immediately after the end of the Civil War, people recently freed from enslavement in Charleston, SC, honored fallen Union soldiers, marking the ...
From Lake of the Clouds to Isle Royale, discover how a failed split in Earth’s crust created some of Michigan’s most iconic landscapes. Photo: The richly colored sandstone cliffs and sculpted archways of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore reveal layers of sediment laid down as ancient inland seas filled the Midcontinent Rift basin. Photo by Alexeys ...
Learn how to spot deceptive mailers that look like bank notices but are actually sales tactics — and what steps to take to protect yourself. By BCP Staff, FTC Say you get a letter that seems to come from a bank. It says it’s related to your property, has the words “FINAL NOTICE,” printed on ...
Local entrepreneurs now have easy access to expert business startup tools, thanks to a new collaboration between the Sun Times News and Ann Arbor-based TRUiC. The Sun Times News, a trusted local news source serving Dexter, Chelsea, Saline, Milan, and surrounding communities, has launched a new Business section as the first result of a strategic ...
Efforts to protect Michigan waters and economy gain presidential backing Photo: Asian grass carp. Photo by Wrangel In a move aimed at safeguarding the ecological and economic integrity of the Great Lakes, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum on May 13, 2025, ordering key federal agencies to accelerate efforts to stop invasive carp from entering ...
Lavish costumes, powerful vocals, and heartfelt performances open Croswell’s 2025 Broadway season with a dazzling rendition of Anastasia. Photo: (L-R) Jeffrey King (as Vlad), Aubrie Lauren, Maxwell Lam (as Dimitry). Photo by Ashlee Sayles The Croswell Opera House, located in downtown Adrian, kicked off their 2025 Broadway season with Anastasia, the 20th Century Fox animated ...
A fierce ice storm left Mackinac Island battered, but in just weeks, the community rallied to restore its charm in time for tourist season. Editor’s note: Delaney Krause writes for the Sun Times News and recently relocated to Mackinac Island for the summer. She witnessed firsthand the island’s remarkable recovery efforts following the massive ice ...
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