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9 & 10 News April 23, 2021 up nearly 500 banners in cites around the Eastern Upper Peninsula. The latest city to jump on board is St. Ignace in Mackinac County. Abby Baker is the founder, and she is working with local leaders and Native American tribes to honor those who have served, or currently serving our country and have roots in the area. 24 total banners will be displayed, and there are 15 more spots available. Our Eastern U.P. photojournalist, Jim LeHocky caught up with Abby, and some l...

Area hiking trails being prepped for use this summer The Sault News The Outdoor Use of Trails House Consortium is working to prepare area trails for use this summer for tourists and residents to observe the great outdoors.  The OUT House Consortium, a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization, was created with the intent of focusing on trail development, maintenance and promotion, whether it be hiking, biking or water trails. It works closely with government agencies, other nonprofit agencies, p...

U.P. sees promising future for job outlook The Sault News EASTERN UPPER PENINSULA — The long-term job outlook for the area is promising, according to Upper Peninsula Michigan Works!. “Long term, the job outlook for the Eastern Upper Peninsula is the best we have seen in a long time,” said Mari Schupp, Workforce Services Manager for Chippewa, Luce, Mackinac and Schoolcraft counties for Michigan Works!. “There are a lot of good-paying jobs coming that have never before been available in t...

Six GR Area Teams Still Alive In High School Hoops Finals The boys and girls high school basketball tournaments hit the Final Four stage in each of the four divisions this week, and six Grand Rapids teams are still in the hunt for a title. Lets start with the Girls Tournament, which hits the semi-final stage today (Wednesday April 7) at both the Breslin Center in East Lansing and Van Andel Arena downtown. In Division 1, Hudsonville will tip off at 5:30pm tonight against Midland Dow at the Bres...

The Most Beautiful Campgrounds in Michigan One of the things I have always wanted to do is go camping, but for some reason it never seems to work out.  I would need to go with someone that knows what their doing the first time, or I would need to probably need search and rescue at some point.  With my luck it would be for a snake bite, or coming face to face with a bear.  I really do love being outdoors, and we live in such a great state to enjoy camping. Get our free mobile app Yep, Michiga...

Live saving operations on Lake Superiors Shipwreck Coast next Academy Lecture topic Compiled by Colin Merry  , Cmerry@pioneergroup.com    April 3, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail The lighthouse at Whitefish Point is the longest working lighthouse on Lake Superior. "Braving the Waves: The U.S. Life-Saving Service on Lake Superiors Shipwreck Coast" will be presented by Bruce Lynn as the next installment in the Benzie Historical Societys Academy Lecture Series. (Courtesy photo) BENZONIA — "Br...

The Sault News Michael Hindy was always attracted to natural resources as he spent the majority of his time as a child outdoors. He recalled playing in the flowing water of melted ice in springtime and exploring the woods at his neighbor’s residence. Some of his favorite memories include fishing with his father or camping at Tahquamenon Falls with his family.  This love for the outdoors grew into his adult life as he’s now the coordinator of the Upper Peninsula’s Three Shores Cooperativ...

Heavy snow is on the way for one part of Michigan tonight. Let’s take a look at what other forecasters are saying.