Officials confirm cougar evidence

Traverse City Record-Eagle - Thu Nov 05

A photograph and tracks found recently in the Upper Peninsula have rekindled a debate over whether Michigan has an established, breeding cougar population.

Arts, Science Center to expand

Ludington Daily News - Tue Nov 03

Ground was broken Monday for West Shore Community College's latest construction project: The expansion and renovation of the Arts and Science Center.

Enter for a chance to win a two-night stay at The Whaleback Inn in Leland

Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance - Sun Nov 01

Looking for an alternative to a typical hotel stay? The Whaleback Inn in Leland fits the bill as this month's free getaway from The Press and West Michigan Tourist Association .

10/26 - Leelanau County Bridge Back Open; Businesses Delighted

WWUP-TV Cadillac - Mon Oct 26

It took almost a year, but the wait is finally over. The newly renovated Leelanau County bridge is back open and businesses are beyond excited.

Sheriff shouldn't need help

Traverse City Record-Eagle - Mon Oct 26

Leelanau Sheriff Mike Oltersdorf shouldn't need any help investigating allegations that his deputies illegally entered homes, the American Civil Liberties Union said.

Ag programs to focus on clean energy

Traverse City Record-Eagle - Mon Oct 26

The Michigan Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension service plan to focus more on promoting the state's alternative energy efforts.

Things could be worse

Traverse City Record-Eagle - Sun Oct 25

In my last column, I wrote about a man I'd seen walking daily on the side of a country road.

Area has coldest October since '52

Traverse City Record-Eagle - Fri Oct 23

It's been a cold October. Very cold. Historically cold. "I just don't go outside," said Arlene Emerson, a longtime Traverse City resident.

Grand Traverse man finds old newspapers under bed

WSJV-TV South Bend - Wed Oct 21

A man recently stumbled across a box of items that had been shoved under a bed in a guest room of his Grand Traverse County home.

Man rediscovers stash of old newspapers

Traverse City Record-Eagle - Wed Oct 21

A forgotten box of old local newspapers, county atlases and postcards shoved under a bed in the 1970s could turn out to be memorable for George Sarris.