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I SPY Story Trail

DOLLAR BAY — I SPY a pachycephalosaurs, they lived 64 million years before us. Are you ready for the next story trail? Alternate between finding objects in the pages of the I SPY book to stations where you have to find placed toy animals along the trail. A great after school outing to get back in the swing of things. This trail is at Steve Farm Nature Area, where there is a picnic table by the trail head and a bench on either side of Lovell Creek. Directions from the Main Street in Dollar Bay, turn Left onto Hellman Avenue, following signs for Point Mills. The road soon turns into ...

Last chance to win

HANCOCK — Last chance to win. Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Mustang Sweepstakes tickets are available until Sept. 17. Prizes are drawn at 5 p.m. According to Executive Director, Cathy Kass-Aten, "Throughout this summer the Mustang Sweepstakes has provided us with an opportunity to let our communities know about our Medical Transportation Program and various services we provide. Sweepstakes ticket sales provide critical financial support to our medical transportation program. Last year alone over 900 transports were provided for isolated elders." The Sweepstakes features ...

Michigan joins forces With 18 states to assist people with disabilities

LANSING – The Michigan Department of Treasury today announced that the state has joined the National ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Alliance, a 19-member bipartisan state consortium that works to create the most cost-effective and user-friendly ABLE programs for people with disabilities. As part of its membership in the alliance, Michigan’s ABLE savings and investment program – MiABLE – will be managed by Ascensus. MiABLE investment services are currently directed by TSA Consulting Group. The transition is slated for completion by the end of this year. MiABLE account ...

NotMISpecies webinars focus on phragmites and woody invasives

Managing invasive plants, pests and animals in Michigan is a year-round endeavor. The Michigan Invasive Species Program’s NotMISpecies webinar series explores how agencies, universities and locally led organizations are working together to protect Michigan’s natural resources. If you are concerned about the impacts of invasive species or interested in the techniques used to control them, join us as we examine species-specific actions, innovations in research and technology, and programs designed to help communities prevent and manage harmful invasive species. Follow the link in ...

VA schedules drive-up flu vaccine clinics for veterans

IRON MOUNTAIN – Drive-up flu vaccines are available for veterans enrolled in VA health care at the Oscar G. Johnson VA Medical Center in Iron Mountain, Sept. 13 to 24 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. CT each day. No appointment is necessary. The VA Medical Center is located at 325 East H Street in Iron Mountain. Veterans may also get vaccinated during their regularly scheduled VA appointments. Veterans enrolled in VA health care who received their flu shot elsewhere are requested to contact their VA primary care clinic and provide that information. “The best way to protect against flu and ...

State Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development issues consumer advisory for all REV 360 motor oil and transmission fluid

LANSING, MI - Today, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) issued a Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Order for motor oil and transmission fluid manufactured, packaged, and/or distributed by Orion Lubricants of Worth, IL under the brand REV 360 after finding the products did not comply with the Michigan Weights and Measures Act, 1964 Public Act 283. The Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Order prohibits the sale, offering for sale, or use of motor oils or transmission fluids manufactured, packaged and/or distributed by Orion Lubricants. These products should no longer be ...