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Discover the story of John Matters and Brian Coates, the heroic volunteer firefighters immortalised in a mural for their bravery during the Green Wattle Creek bushfire.

Cold temperatures delay Michigan asparagus production by two weeks

Cold temperatures delay Michigan asparagus production by two weeks

The Madison County Board of Commissioners embarked on the start of a new era Dec. 5 at the N.C. Cooperative Extension in Marshall.

SweeTango apple growers and packers are universally singing the praises of this year’s crop, and urging retailers to place orders now to take advantage of the brand’s marketing plans. Fruit will start shipping right after Labor Day. “I don’t remember ever having as nice a crop hanging on the trees as we’ve got this year, both volume and quality,” said Scott Swindeman with SweeTango Midwest region sales desk Applewood Fresh. “With this high quality a crop, it is going to sell itself...

Sweetango apple crop starts shipping post-labor day

Regional growers pleased with 2022 crop.

A luxury treehouse resort, the Winding Springs Treehouse in Michigan is nestled in a wooded area along the Grand River.

A luxury treehouse resort, the Winding Springs Treehouse in Michigan is nestled in a wooded area along the Grand River.

Tree Vistas, 4200 Smokey Row, in Ionia Township, celebrated its grand opening Aug. 11. The luxury treehouse resort is located in Ionia Township.