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10th Annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest announced

HANCOCK — Kent District Library, Hancock School Public Library, Schuler Books and three other libraries from across Michigan announce the 10th annual Write Michigan Short Story Contest, which drew almost 1,000 Michigan writers last year. Writers of all ages are invited to enter, with ...

Updated court appearances set for the Base members

LANSING – New court dates have been set in one of the cases currently pending against members of The Base, a national white supremacist group with violent inclinations. Last month, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced charges against Justen Watkins, Thomas Denton, and Tristan ...

$3.6 million in grants available to target invasive species in Michigan

Michigan’s Invasive Species Grant Program is now accepting proposals for the 2021 funding cycle, with an anticipated $3.6 million available to applicants. The program – a joint effort of the Michigan departments of Natural Resources; Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy; and Agriculture ...

Bear-proof your campsite

The Labor Day weekend is an excellent time to squeeze in an end-of-summer camping trip before kids head back to school and the bustling fall begins. While packing for your trip, consider adding a few items to make sure your campsite doesn’t accidentally attract bears or other curious ...

Keweenaw Co-op preparing for a big move

HANCOCK — Since it started as a buying club in 1973, the Keweenaw Co-op has a history of growth and change. As a local, community-owned institution it works to meet the evolving needs of its community while also responding to a continually changing grocery industry. Its next step is ...