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A local woman’s passion for preservation has led to the restoration of 271 headstones — and counting — at South Kinloss Cemetery in Lucknow.   “A lot of these were pioneer children. They died here and then their parents picked up and moved on, so there’s no one left for them,” explained Cherie Brogreen. “I […]

On Wednesday, a Michigan senate committee declined to vote on $50 million in grant funding for a massive mining project in the Upper Peninsula, leaving the money in limbo. Environmental […]

The city of Grand Rapids has received a permit from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy for its Grand River restoration project. The project will restore rapids, […]

A mapping initiative dubbed Lakebed 2030 supports ongoing efforts to make the Great Lakes region more resilient to climate change. The project is working to identify areas prone to erosion, […]

Plans for a new dog park in Ripley are moving forward. Slated to be located between the Apple Rail Trail entrance and the soccer fields, plans for the project are still in the early stages, so the Township of Huron-Kinloss is hosting a meeting on Jan. 21 for members of the community to share their […]

This project has ended. Archived project materials are available below.  Physical barriers prevent water from cycling naturally, resulting in flooding, sewer overflows, and risks to

Big changes are coming to rep minor hockey and local clubs are eager to ride the wave.  “We’re well into it,” said Ryan Sanders, president of the newly formed West Coast Whitecaps, one of six zones created as part of an Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) pilot project for the 2025-2026 season. “We have our […]

Autumn McGowan serves as a program specialist for the Great Lakes Commission’s aquatic invasive species team. In this role she supports the work of GLC’s

Big changes are coming to Graceland Festival Grounds this year. “We’re excited and proud to announce our plans for this new multi-use facility,” said Rick McMurray, member of the Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club, which recently announced plans for the construction of a new headquarters and community facility at Graceland, the site of the organization’s […]

In December, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the first construction contract had been awarded for the Brandon Road Lock and Dam on the Des Plaines River near Joliet, […]