By Naomi Maxwell The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has only two air quality monitors in the Upper Peninsula, one near Marquette and the other in Seney National Wildlife Refuge. The Michigan Environmental Council and other organizations say that’s too few to protect public health in light of worsening wildfires and wildfire smoke.

By Naomi Maxwell The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has only two air quality monitors in the Upper Peninsula, one near Marquette and the other in Seney National Wildlife Refuge. The Michigan Environmental Council and other organizations say that’s too few to protect public health in light of worsening wildfires and wildfire smoke.

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The Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum in Evanston, Illinois will reopen October 1, after renovations, with two major exhibitions and a free public celebration planned for Indigenous Peoples’ Day later that […]

The Gichigamiin Indigenous Nations Museum in Evanston, Illinois will reopen October 1, after renovations, with two major exhibitions and a free public celebration planned for Indigenous Peoples’ Day later that […]

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By Demonte Thomas  Most households in Jackson, Michigan, get their water through lead pipes. But the city is making significant progress in changing that, an official said.

By Demonte Thomas  Most households in Jackson, Michigan, get their water through lead pipes. But the city is making significant progress in changing that, an official said.

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By Akia Thrower Residents and city officials in Gary, Indiana, have called for improved utility infrastructure and accountability after an extended power outage.

By Akia Thrower Residents and city officials in Gary, Indiana, have called for improved utility infrastructure and accountability after an extended power outage.

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The Ripley Food, Art and Craft Festival is set to evolve as part of Huron-Kinloss’ Secrets of the Back Forty tourism brand. “Visitors can expect the same welcoming community festival they’ve come to love, with even more opportunities to discover the incredible makers, artisans and food producers that make our local community special,” said Amy […]

The Ripley Food, Art and Craft Festival is set to evolve as part of Huron-Kinloss’ Secrets of the Back Forty tourism brand. “Visitors can expect the same welcoming community festival they’ve come to love, with even more opportunities to discover the incredible makers, artisans and food producers that make our local community special,” said Amy […]

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The province has approved the Municipality of Kincardine’s request for a community safety zone on Highway 21. “The safety of our children, families, and all road users has been a priority for Council,” Mayor Kenneth Craig said in a news release. “We’re proud of the work that has gone into advocating for additional safety measures […]

The province has approved the Municipality of Kincardine’s request for a community safety zone on Highway 21. “The safety of our children, families, and all road users has been a priority for Council,” Mayor Kenneth Craig said in a news release. “We’re proud of the work that has gone into advocating for additional safety measures […]

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The current wildfires in northern Ontario are impacting not just surrounding regions but a large swath of eastern North America

The current wildfires in northern Ontario are impacting not just surrounding regions but a large swath of eastern North America

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By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva  For Jim Daniels the Rust Belt is defined by people, working families, factory neighborhoods, highways leading north toward the Great Lakes and memories that stay with a person for a lifetime. These themes run throughout his new poetry collection, “Late Invocation for Magic.”

By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva  For Jim Daniels the Rust Belt is defined by people, working families, factory neighborhoods, highways leading north toward the Great Lakes and memories that stay with a person for a lifetime. These themes run throughout his new poetry collection, “Late Invocation for Magic.”

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Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School (KTTPS) teachers Brenda Colquhoun and Tracy Hallam were celebrated during a recent assembly at the school as they enter retirement. Below are a few words each submitted in reflection of their careers in education. Tracy Hallam: I began supply teaching after graduating from Teacher’s College and continued for a few years […]

Kincardine Township-Tiverton Public School (KTTPS) teachers Brenda Colquhoun and Tracy Hallam were celebrated during a recent assembly at the school as they enter retirement. Below are a few words each submitted in reflection of their careers in education. Tracy Hallam: I began supply teaching after graduating from Teacher’s College and continued for a few years […]

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A local author’s debut project will support survivors of domestic abuse. Kiara Jane Markle is set to launch her debut poetry anthology, Paperwork of a Ghost: A Survivor’s Blueprint. A collection of 60 poems, the book documents her 20-year journey through childhood trauma, system navigation, and building a safe life from scratch.  Markle said her passion for writing started as a […]

A local author’s debut project will support survivors of domestic abuse. Kiara Jane Markle is set to launch her debut poetry anthology, Paperwork of a Ghost: A Survivor’s Blueprint. A collection of 60 poems, the book documents her 20-year journey through childhood trauma, system navigation, and building a safe life from scratch.  Markle said her passion for writing started as a […]

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It was a beautiful Saturday morning on May 30 at the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens (BBFG). Twenty-five For Our Youth (FOY) members joined together to learn about horticulture. They were especially excited because today was the day they were planning their own garden patch for the year. Leader Rhonda Curran took attendance and each member […]

It was a beautiful Saturday morning on May 30 at the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens (BBFG). Twenty-five For Our Youth (FOY) members joined together to learn about horticulture. They were especially excited because today was the day they were planning their own garden patch for the year. Leader Rhonda Curran took attendance and each member […]

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