The Michigan Arctic Grayling Initiative is a collaboration of 40 organizations working to bring Arctic Grayling back to the state. The Arctic Grayling was once a salmonid species native to lower peninsula rivers, but because of human influence, the fish population died off about 100 years ago. One of the organizations involved in the initiative is the Michigan DNR. “We’ve…
“We deserve nice things, Houghton Lake, Northern Michigan, we work hard, we play hard, we deserve nice things,” said the general manager at the Fox Den Restaurant, Mark Vick. Treat yourself to a one of a kind meal at the Fox Den Restaurant. “Traditional American food with a unique twist, we try to take something that’s a simple item that’s…
The MI Shot to Win Sweepstakes announced the newest winners from July 7-17 on Tuesday afternoon. One of the lucky winners was the first from northern Michigan. “I straight up asked him like five times, I was like is this real? Is this real?” said winner Johnathon William Barraw. It’s not every day you win $50,000 just from getting the…
Nearly 100 state owned properties are up for auction from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. And one of those properties is the Big Rapids Railroad Depot. The DNR is auctioning off properties they currently manage and think would be better suited for private owners. The depot was built in the 1880s on the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad. But…
It’s not too late to enjoy the 65th Baldwin Troutarama. The event started in 1956 and has grown into a beloved festival, bringing thousands of people to Baldwin every year. From live music to the children fishing derby – there’s plenty for all ages to enjoy. But this year is even more special. Tomorrow will be the first parade at…
The Cadillac community is coming together to support those affected by the boil water advisory. An advisory was put out to the city on Wednesday to boil their water before cooking, drinking, or bathing after a water main broke on 6th Ave between the old city wells and AAR in the city. “It happened late morning, and it affected people…
The Michigan DNR is finally releasing their 2020 Deer Patches to hunters who harvested a deer last year. Hunters can normally bring in their deer for the DNR to get biological data from it. Getting one of the coveted patches was put on hold last year as the number of deer checking stations was restricted due to the pandemic. Hunters…
The two men arrested in connection to a murder in Clare County were officially charged. Ronald McClure Ronald McClure was charged Thursday with one count of open murder and a felony firearms violation. Kenneth Young His bond was set at $1 million. McClure is accused of shooting and killing Brian Leszcz in Farwell on Tuesday night. Kenneth Young was charged…
For today’s sights and sounds of northern Michigan, photojournalist Jacob Johnson takes us to Scottsville to see the flowing Pere Marquette. Categories: Sights & Sounds of Northern Michigan
“In barbecue competition everyone’s got a fun, cool name and we went with Pigs Eatin Ribs,” said the Charlevoix restaurant’s owner. Adam Kline opened Pigs Eatin’ Ribs in 2012. “This is one of our original dishes that we have made ever since we opened,” he said. Back then Adam says it was a small food truck with a smoker out…
