The Harrison Fire Department is investigating three suspicious fire that all happened within a week. “I would like to know what’s going on,” says Bonnie Baese of Harrison. Baese has lived in the apartment complex next to the Long Lake Bar for years, she says to have three fires outside of her home within a week is shocking. “We’ve never…
In a recent arrest of a Mesick man, the Michigan State Police were able to use facial recognition to identify him. On Saturday, MSP were called to a fight at a bar in Crawford County. When they arrived, they’re suspect resisted arrest and refused to provide his information. That’s when troopers were able to use facial recognition to identify him…
A 12-year-old in Manistee is already getting behind the wheel as a professional drag racer. Ean Guenthardt began his drag racing career last year after watching the sport on television. “It’s a lot of fun when you get to ride down the track at 85 miles an hour,” says Guenthardt. The preteen is a licensed professional drag racer. “It’s a…
To aid in the Midland County flood relief, Ace Hardware recently donated more than 48,000 pounds of drywall. The idea originated from Store Manager Daniel Buzzell who reached out to the Ace Hardware corporate office to see if they could help in the relief, They returned in donating more than $7,000 in drywall. Buzzell says the idea to donate drywall…
In May, thousands were evacuated from their homes after two dam failures in Midland County. The dam failures were triggered by heavy rains that eventually led to the Edenville dam to collapse, draining Wixom lake into towns like Sanford. Now while the community waits for federal funding, they’re raising money to pick up the pieces. “We found pretty quick that…
Inmates at the Clare County jail are growing their own vegetables then donating them to seniors in the community. Kyle Wright, an outdoor trustee, says “It’s just nice to be able to give back and do something with my time here.” Gardening wasn’t something Wright did before but now, during his time at the jail, he says it’s something he’s…
The Traverse City Pit Spitters and the Northwoods League’s Northern Michigan Pod season is back on hold after players tested positive for COVID-19. Just last week, fans were welcomed back to Turtle Creek Stadium after a delayed start to baseball season. Mickey Graham, general manager of the Traverse City Pit Spitters, says reopening was something he was looking forward to. “We…
The Michigan State Police expect the traffic this weekend to be higher than in previous years, which means there are extra patrols on the roads to keep those traveling north and those who live here safe. MSP are also warning people to slow down and drive safely. “We’re seeing an increase in not just speeding, but excessive speeding,” says Trooper…
The Huron-Manistee National Forests is educating people on how to prevent wildfires as the danger level for a forest fire could become extreme in some areas this weekend. “It’s one spark, it’s one gust of wind and it’s one match,” says Mike Trewartha, recreation technician for the Huron-Manistee National Forests. Between high heat, wind, humidity and the lack of rain over the…
The waves of Lake Michigan are a good reminder of why summer in our area is so great. Photojournalist Jacob Johnson takes us there in Sights and Sounds of Northern Michigan. Categories: Sights & Sounds of Northern Michigan
