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Posted inQuality of Life
30,000 gallons of maple syrup likely lost in historic Michigan ice storm
The historic ice storm that clobbered northern Michigan in late March destroyed at least 150,000 maple trees, meaning a loss of some as much as a third of the state’s output of the sweet stuff.
Posted inMichigan Government
Michigan tax deadline April 15; ice storm victims can ask for more time
The Michigan and federal tax filing deadline is April 15. As always, individuals can apply for an extension. The state is also offering more time for those affected by the recent ice storms in northern Michigan.
Posted inMichigan Government
Troubled teens caught in middle of Michigan treatment facility shuffle
As the state closes a northern Michigan juvenile health facility and displaces a Macomb County center, kids are left in limbo.
Posted inEvents
Watch Bridge Culture Club discussion of 'Enough to Lose' with author RS Deeren
In a discussion with Bridge Michigan readers, author RS Deeren talked about his collection of interconnected short stories centered on life in Michigan’s Thumb region.
Posted inBusiness Watch
Colder winter a hopeful sign for this year's fruit crop, Michigan growers say
This year offers hope for Michigan fruit growers, after fluctuating spring temperatures and mild winters last year. Still, overproduction may lower prices and impact profits.
Posted inOutdoors Life
After ice storm, more than a dozen Michigan state parks remain closed indefinitely
Several Michigan state parks, facilities and state-managed trails remain closed after damage from an ice storm.
Posted inMichigan Health Watch
Planned Parenthood’s Michigan closures leave UP without an abortion clinic
Women seeking abortion services in much of northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula will have to drive to Traverse City for in-person care after Planned Parenthood announced it was closing three clinics, including in Petoskey and Marquette.
Posted inGuest Commentary
Opinion | The case to save the UP
Under new rules, the natural-gas powered units that reduced our emissions by over 70% will need to be deactivated decades early, but their massive debt will remain.
Posted inOutdoors Life
Lantern Festival, bird and plant walks help you get outside this week, Michigan
While the John Ball Zoo gets illuminated with lanterns shaped like plants and animals, Pinconning, East Lansing and Kalamazoo offer opportunities to observe real-life birds and plants.