Emerald Ash Borer: MDA says spread of local infestation is not inevitable
On Monday, Sept. 12, United States Department of Agriculture Entomologist James Zablotny officially confirmed that two larvae extracted from the Brimley State Park were emerald ash borer larvae. This marks the first time the pest has been detected in the Upper Peninsula. [more]
BBGG, Sacy's and Wild Bluff named number one
The people have spoken. Readers of The Evening News, the daily newspaper of Sault Ste. Marie, recently named three Bay Mills Indian Community enterprises "Number One in the Tri-County Area." [more]
Boys & Girls Club wins big at chili cook-off
Bay Mills Boys & Girls Club walked away with two awards at the 4th annual United Way Chili Cook-off, held Tuesday, Sept. 13. [more]
Local educators address U.P. Task Force about their funding concerns
Funding, or a lack thereof, was the main concern expressed by educators addressing the Upper Peninsula and Northern Michigan Task Force on Thursday, Sept. 15. [more]
Rep. Gleason tapped to assist in "Mighty Mac" bridge conflict
State Rep. John J. Gleason, D-Flushing, has been named to a special subcommittee of the House Transportation Committee to help resolve a highly publicized controversy over who should control the Mackinac Bridge. [more]
McDowell welcomes Republicans to fight against Canadian trash
State Rep. Gary McDowell, D-Rudyard, welcomed a Republican plan that seeks to address Michigan's trash problem, but said the proposal to wait for congressional action against Canadian garbage doesn't go far enough. [more]
Permit to kill Michigan wolves voided
The Humane Society of the United States won a controversial case against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Tuesday, Sept. 13, as a federal judge ruled the wolf killing permits the USFWS issued to Michigan and Wisconsin be voided. [more]
McDowell: federal funds needed to prevent the spread of EAB
State Rep. Gary McDowell, D-Rudyard, recently called for additional federal funds to protect the Upper Peninsula from the spread of emerald ash borer damage, after the state announced that it had found the devastating and invasive species in the U.P. [more]
Crime of the week: burglary
Michigan State Police are investigating a breaking and entering at Hessel Ridge Golf Course in Clark Township of Mackinac County. [more]
Bay Mills Township meets Sept. 14
All members were present at the Bay Mills Township Board meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 14. All decisions were unanimous. [more]
State Park camping fee increases approved
Department of Natural Resources Director Rebecca Humphries on Thursday, Sept. 8, approved a $4-per-night increase in camping fees at 35 of Michigan's 70 state parks that have campgrounds. The increase will take effect for all camping stays in 2006. [more]
Camp Manistique, Newberry prison will remain open
After a lengthy battle amongst Democrats and Republicans, correctional facilities Camp Manistique and Newberry prison received a last minute reprieve from the budget axe as an agreement was reached between the parties on Sept. 9 [more]
Public comment period is extended on draft ORV plan
State recreation officials announced an extension to the public comment period on a draft comprehensive plan for management of off-road vehicles. [more]
National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development announces 2005 award winners
The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development announced the award winners of the 2005 Indian Progress In Business Achievement Awards. [more]
The Stalker
In the last dwindling days of summer, a blue heron searches the seasonally low waters of the South Pond for some fishy treats. [more]
  
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