Month: September 2024
Michigan state park ranked ‘most beautiful’ in U.S. – beating one in Hawaii
At roughly 60,000 acres, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness is Michigan’s largest state park. It sits on the Lake Superior shoreline and was ranked the “most beautiful” state park in the United […]
Exploring Lake Huron sinkholes may help find life on other planets
In Alpena, Michigan, special microbial mat systems in Lake Huron sinkholes are helping scientists search for extraterrestrial life. Read the full story by Great Lakes Echo.
Seeking the snowy owl on Lake Erie’s winter shores
In the age of COVID-19, birdwatching has taken off in Northeast Ohio, drawing new, young bird enthusiasts to the hobby. And it doesn’t slow down during winter, when the snowy […]
What causes lake-effect snowstorms? And why are the eastern Great Lakes most at risk?
Lake-effect snow typically happens in the late fall and early winter when the lakes are ice-free and the water is still relatively warm. Read the full story by the Milwaukee […]
The Brig Niagara model at the Erie courthouse has no maker’s plaque, but maybe not for long
There’s no plaque that indicates who crafted the wooden model of the U.S. Brig Niagara on display at the Erie County Courthouse in Pennsylvania. An Erie resident hopes to get […]
Technology helps drive child exploitation, police say amid 107-arrest sweep
Eight Southwestern Ontario residents, including three Londoners, face charges as part of a provincewide police project to highlight the growing problem of child-exploitation crimes.
Committee votes to rename Paul Haggis Park
In the wake of a civil lawsuit that accused him of sexual assaults, London native Paul Haggis could see his name removed from a south end park.
Christmas spirit! Lighting of the lights to help kick off holiday celebrations
The Forest City is getting into the Christmas spirit in a big way, launching a holiday market, free outdoor skating and illuminating a downtown landmark with festive lights.
Bruce County resident loses thousands to gift card scam
The South Bruce OPP is advising residents to watch out for cons and scams, following reports that more than $10,000 was lost this past week in Southern Bruce County.
New crossing offers more protection for cyclists, pedestrians
The crossing at Oxford and William streets features new raised concrete barriers to separate cyclists from drivers, a setback crossing to increase pedestrian visibility, and an easy to reach button to crossing signal activate the crossing signal.