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Learn all about PlayCleanGo

Start protecting your favorite places. The Michigan Invasive Species Program is joining the North American Invasive Species Management Association to promote PlayCleanGo Awareness Week, taking place this year from June 14 through Saturday. The annual event aims to educate outdoor enthusiasts on the importance of stopping the spread of invasive species while enjoying the great outdoors, according to a news release from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. “Nearly 50% of endangered or threatened fish, wildlife and plants are at risk due to invasive species, which people ...

June is Pet Preparedness Month

In recognition of National Pet Preparedness Month, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD), and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development are urging residents to include pets in their emergency plans. “When disasters strike, families often have only moments to act,” said Capt. Kevin Sweeney, deputy state director of Emergency Management and commander of the MSP/EMHSD. “Several significant weather events in the past few years have forced many Michiganders to evacuate their homes. They serve as a powerful ...

AG Nessel issues summer travel tips

As the summer travel season ramps up across the state, Attorney General Dana Nessel has issued a Travel Tips alert to help consumers avoid common travel scams and stay informed about their rights while vacationing. Whether booking online or through a travel agent, Nessel encourages travelers to: • Research agents and booking sites: Verify phone numbers and websites independently rather than relying on web search results. Check reviews, seek personal recommendations and consult the Better Business Bureau as well as the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Team for ...

Avoid encounters with bears

Anyone familiar with the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin knows this is bear country. But with this being a free weekend to go to state parks on both sides of the border, it doesn’t hurt to hear ways to better avoid attracting a large, hungry visitor when out in the woods or on the trails. In the Hiawatha National Forest, bears are most frequently sighted on Grand Island, so officials there have provided some best practices that certainly make good sense at other outdoor locations as well. “In the last couple of years, we’ve seen significant bear activity near areas ...

PrideFest a celebration for all

This upcoming weekend, Marquette’s festival season kicks off with a celebration of our area’s LGBTQ+ population when PrideFest takes over Marquette’s Ellwood A. Mattson Lower Harbor Park. The event is put on by Upper Peninsula Rainbow Pride, a Marquette-based nonprofit that is committed to creating a safe and supportive Upper Peninsula where LGBTQ+ individuals feel comfortable living as their authentic selves. This year, PrideFest will offer a variety of activities for all ages to enjoy, such as lawn games, arts and crafts, SINGO (or playing bingo by guessing the song), 80 ...

‘100 Deadliest Days’ have begun

The stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day is known as the 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers — a period when crashes involving teen drivers spike, leading to tragic consequences. As teens hit the road with newfound freedom, many underestimate the dangers of distraction, speeding, and risky driving behaviors. AAA’s review of crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows a 30% increase in deadly crashes involving teen drivers during summer compared to the rest of the year. On average, eight people lose their lives every day in a teen-related ...