The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) is dedicating $9 million in grants to 19 municipal airports to address PFAS contamination from firefighting foam. PFAS are persistent chemicals linked to serious health problems, including cancer and reproductive issues. The funds, which stem from a 2017 response team, will support testing, monitoring, cleanup … Read more
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering free tree seedlings to all Wisconsin fourth-grade students for its annual Arbor Day program. As reported in TheLakelandTimes, Wisconsin has celebrated Arbor Day, promoting tree planting and care, on the last Friday of April since 1883. Principals, teachers, and homeschoolers must apply by March 16, 2026. … Read more
Bayfield’s new nine-day “Dark Sky, Star Bright” Winter celebration, starting tomorrow and running through next Sunday, is a joint effort by Friends of Apostle Islands and the Bayfield Chamber. The event promotes the region’s dark skies and unrivaled Winter scenery through activities such as dog sledding, celestial photograpy, guided sky tours plus telescopes available for … Read more
The Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association or CAMBA hosts the Seeley Big Fat Race this Saturday at noon on snow-covered trails east of Seeley. The race is for fat bikes only (tires 3.8 inches or wider). Courses are 6.5 or 22 miles. Online registration closes at 9 p.m. on Friday. CAMBA is raffling an OTSO … Read more
The Gogebic-Iron County Airport Board at its organizational meeting this past Monday elected Pete Matonich as chairman, Pat Hanson, vice president, and James Lorenson as recording secretary. TheDailyGlobe reports monthly meetings were set for the second Monday of each month at 3:30 p.m. The board reviewed flight schedules and feedback, prioritizing affordable, reasonably timed connecting … Read more
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites everyone to participate in a winter fishing experience during Free Fishing Weekend, scheduled for this weekend.. Fishing is more than just catching fish-it’s a great way to enjoy nature, spend quality time with loved ones, learn about Wisconsin’s waters, and bring home a delicious meal. Both residents … Read more
Town Chairman Matt Gaulke announced the mediation order that is the next step in the conflict between the town of Lac du Flambeau, the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, and the U.S. DOJ after a nearly three year road easement dispute is set for the 22nd. TheLakelandTimes reports the conflict began … Read more
Multiple K-12 schools across Michigan received identical, computer-generated voicemail threats on Monday claiming explosive devices were planted and warning that tampering with them would result in a school shooting. Schools in Gogebic, including the Bessemer School District, Gratiot, Lake, Saginaw, and St. Clair counties were affected. The Michigan Intelligence Operations Center (MIOC) and the OK2SAY … Read more
Last fall, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources stocked 648,557 fish (8.6 tons) in 76 Michigan locations. Michigan’s nine hatcheries rear species for various times, with most stocking occurring in the spring. However, younger, adaptable fish are stocked in the fall as they require fewer resources. Seven species were stocked this fall: Atlantic salmon, brook … Read more
Copper Peak in Ironwood Township is currently off-limits to all winter activities, including skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. According to TheDailyGlobe, vice president of the Copper Peak Board of Directors, Jim Durkee said the closure is due to construction hazards. A year-long, $20 million state-funded project is underway to restore the ski jump for international competitions … Read more