The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is awarding two Northern Michigan parks with improvements from a Recreation Passport Grant Program.
The two grants total $90,000 and will be given to Lakefront Park on the shore of Lake Cadillac and Wheatland Township Park in Mecosta County.
State Representative Phil Potvin announced today that the Lakefront Park will get a playground and the Wheatland Township Park will get improvements on their basketball courts and infrastructures.
"This is great news for our communities and for the families who will enjoy these new and improved facilities," said Potvin. "The sites that were selected are already beautiful areas that have a lot to offer, but there is always more that can be done to freshen things up. These projects will help us enjoy our time off and make our community even more welcoming to tourists and other visitors."
The funding came from sales of the state's Recreation Passport Program.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 11:26 AM EDT2013-06-19 15:26:44 GMT
9&10 News is working to gather more information about a Manistee County business fire. The fire at Garlets Corner Restaurant in Wellston started around 1:30 this morning. Multiple crews are still on
9&10 News is working to gather more information about a Wexford County business fire.
Authorities say a teenage boy has died and his father and another family member have been hospitalized in Bay City after their fishing boat was overcome by storms on Saginaw Bay.
Authorities say a teenage boy has died and his father and another family member have been hospitalized in Bay City after their fishing boat was overcome by storms on Saginaw Bay.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:45:13 GMT
Local control could be given to all counties in Michigan for rules pertaining to off-road vehicles. The Michigan House passed a bill that now moves to the Senate. Right now, 8 of 83 counties in the state
Local control could be given to all counties in Michigan for rules pertaining to off-road vehicles. The Michigan House passed a bill that now moves to the Senate. Right now, 8 of 83 counties in the state
Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:00:33 GMT
President Obama has approved Governor Snyder's request that a major disaster area be declared for 16 counties across Michigan. That includes Newaygo and Osceola county. Severe flooding caused millions
President Obama has approved Governor Snyder's request that a major disaster area be declared for 16 counties across Michigan. That includes Newaygo and Osceola county. Severe flooding caused millions
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-06-19 02:50:53 GMT
A famous face from Hollywood made an appearance in northern Michigan tonight, hoping to make a difference in a community he has grown to love. John C. Reilly, the star of movies like Step Brothers, Walk
A famous face from Hollywood made an appearance in northern Michigan tonight, hoping to make a difference in a community he has grown to love. John C. Reilly, the star of movies like Step Brothers, Walk
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:20:10 GMT
3 people are in trouble with police tonight. They're accused of having ingredients to make meth and for stealing from the U.S. Forest Service. On Saturday, police pulled over their car near 481/2 and
3 people are in trouble with police tonight. They're accused of having ingredients to make meth and for stealing from the U.S. Forest Service. On Saturday, police pulled over their car near 481/2 and
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:58:54 GMT
It's the next steps in the Sabin Dam removal. It's what two Northern Michigan boards of commissioners worked together on again tonight. The Grand Traverse County Commission and the Road Commission
It's the next steps in the Sabin Dam removal. It's what two Northern Michigan boards of commissioners worked together on again tonight. The Grand Traverse County Commission and the Road Commission