Lifestyles
The past two weeks included some unique and overwhelming weather that led to the failure of the Edenville and other dams. Since Shirley and I live in Midland on Perrine Rd., we were advised to evacuate the evening of Tuesday, May 19th. Thankfully, we had the visitor center at McLean Nature...
The Bay County Gypsy Moth Suppression Program (Program) is mandated to monitor for and suppress Gypsy Moths and other non-native pests that affect trees and plants in Bay County. In an effort to protect trees from feeding Gypsy Moth caterpillars, treatment has been scheduled for Bay County where...
Why start vegetables indoors?
Growing plants from seeds indoors provides a head start on planting and in a well-managed environment can reduce the risk of seed loss to cold temperatures, wildlife or inconsistent moisture. Starting vegetables indoors protects warm season plants such as peppers,...
Michigan traffic deaths stayed below 1,000 in 2019 for the second consecutive year, according to recently released data from the Michigan State Police Criminal Justice Information Center. The 985 fatalities in 2019 marked a 1 percent increase from 974 fatalities in 2018.
The number of injuries,...
She took the clothing from the line, and brought it in, that day. She had no reason to suspect an act of foul play.
The laundry basket held the slacks she’d waited for to war; but when she put them on she found a Hornet was in there!
The hornet is a hostile bug unlike the honeybee; for bees sting...
Want to help monarch butterflies? With a patch of common milkweed and pruning shears or string trimmer, you can help Michigan State University scientists learn if managing common milkweed for mid-summer regrowth is a reliable way to increase monarch egglaying and caterpillar survival.
Monarch...
After a storied few years of touring, sharing the stage with acts like Joe Diffie, Chase Rice and Tracii Guns, garnering international airplay, acclaim and awards, Donald stepped away from the stage to enjoy a deserved break and time with his family. That doesn’t mean, however, that the SSC grad...
In this season of social distancing, many Americans are turning to gardening, finding joy and peace in an outdoor activity that can be safely enjoyed from home. “What all gardeners know, and the rest of you may discover, is that if you have even the smallest space, a pot on a window ledge, a front...
(NAPSI)—These days, people are navigating unprecedented times that have them rethinking how they live and work. While big shifts to normal, daily habits can be unsettling, this also provides an opportunity to start new routines and make positive changes.
Many are spending more time at home, so...
(NAPSI)—Each year, armed conflicts and natural disasters wreak havoc on a global scale. Yet even after the immediate crisis passes, the devastation can last much longer—particularly when families are torn apart amidst circumstance and chaos.
In these cases, family members are often left with few...