Tag: kids
Air Station Traverse City crew rescues kids stranded in Lake Superior
The Coast Guard helicopter crew made the 290-mile trip in about two hours.
Scholten touts $2.1 million grant to design lamprey barrier for Grand Rapids
As the city moves forward on plans to alter dams to restore rapids downtown, a new barrier could stop sea lamprey from spawning upstream.
Michigan experts: Back-to-school prep should start early, at home
Doctors urge parents to prepare kids for the school year with healthy sleep, limited screens and safety habits….
Youth club learns about native pollinators in Blair’s Grove
The For Our Youth (FOY) club had a special July meeting this summer. We were warmly welcomed to the beautiful native gardens at the home of Christine and Jim Roberts in Blair’s Grove. FOY doesn’t usually meet in July, due to the heat and vacation schedules, but we couldn’t resist Christine’s generous invitation to host […]
Ripley reunion draws thousands to community
The Ripley Reunion returned on the long weekend, bringing together thousands of residents and visitors for a four-day celebration of community. Held every 10 years, the reunion ran from Thursday, July 31, to Monday, Aug. 4. It was considered a resounding success, with an estimated 10,000 people passing through the beer gardens over the weekend. […]