Author: Cottage Life
A Great Lakes âPompeiiâ? Lake Huronâs depths hold secrets of human history
Ten years ago, scientists discovered ancient hunting camps beneath the lake. Now, DNA samples from a submerged peat bog could produce more revelations about the prehistoric Great Lakes….
Michigan awards more than $5 million in grants to expand recycling efforts
The state recycling rate is about 23% now, compared to a national rate of 32%. The state grants support projects in communities throughout Michigan….
A turtle, 600-pound cherry and a ‘chook.’ How Michigan rings in New Year
Several Michigan cities will be filled with revelers counting down to the new year, often with a distinctively local flair….
COVID deaths decline steeply in 2024; spread muted so far in winter
Once the No. 3 cause of death in Michigan, COVID-19 is attributed to 1,400 deaths so far in 2024. Thatâs half of the number who died in 2023 and a small percentage of those who died in 2020-22….
Bridge Michigan News Quiz, Dec. 27, 2024: The year in trivia
How much do you remember these momentous happenings from 2024? Test your noggin and show your smarts….