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By Samantha Ku A newly restored reef at Channel Island in Saginaw Bay is intended to support native fish spawning and increase their numbers, ensuring the sustainability of local fisheries. Construction to restore the nearshore fish spawning reef ended last October.



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By Justin Fox Clausen Two insects are under consideration as Michigan's official state insect: the stonefly and, more recently, the Huron River leafhopper. The state is one of two in the country without an official insect.



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By Julia Belden

An Alanson-raised author whose book on Ernest Hemingway’s ties to Northern Michigan explains the region’s influence on the novelist’s work. The book “Picturing Hemingway’s Michigan,” has just been released in paperback.

The post Book explores Hemingway’s experiences ‘up north’ first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.



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Applications are now open for eligible businesses, property owners and community partners to revitalize and grow through Bruce County’s Spruce the Bruce program. “Spruce the Bruce helps build vibrant, welcoming and inclusive communities,” Heather Hyde, Bruce County’s economic development manager, said in a news release. “This diverse program also supports



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The innovative online platform offers visitors the ability to explore the museum’s galleries and spaces virtually—anytime, anywhere.



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The Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation recently unveiled its newest fundraising initiative, the Lighthouse-to-Lighthouse Half Marathon & 5K. “This run is more than a race—it’s a statement about who we are as a community,” said Becky Fair, president of the foundation, in a Jan. 21 news release. “Every step