Will Rep. Bergman, GOP, dismantle Obamacare?
Bergman says he he will vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Gov. Snyder says tens of thousands of Michigan residents could be at risk of losing health insurance.
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Northern Michigan constituents clamor for time with Congressman, as protests surge nationwide
Northern Michigan’s newest member of Congress, Rep. Jack Bergman, is showing up all over the 1st District — just not always in person. Progressive-minded citizens have unsuccessfully sought an audience with Bergman to voice their concerns about the Trump presidency, the new White House cabinet, the administration’s Russian connection, executive orders that target Muslims, refugees and Latino immigrants, and a potential repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Instead they have posted “Where’s Jack?” posters on social media and in physical locations in towns across the district.
Sugar Loaf control still clouded in mystery?
The identity of who controls the mortgage to Sugar Loaf resort has remained a mystery. Until now. The new owner is Jeff Katofsky. But the mortgage is held by an associate of previous owner Remo Polselli.
Sleeping Bear Dunes waives Presidents’ Day entrance fees
In celebration of Presidents’ Day, Superintendent Scott Tucker is pleased to announce that the entrance fee to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore will be waived on Monday, February 20. Fees waived include entrance fees and commercial tour fees. Other fees such as reservations, camping, and concession fees are not included.
Glen Lake Community Library holds visioning session
From staff reports The Glen Lake Community Library will host a public visioning session, to gather input for their future building expansion, on Saturday, Feb. 25. The meeting will take place in the fellowship room of the Empire United Methodist Church, from 10:30 am until noon. Community members are encouraged to attend this interactive workshop, […]
M22 Challenge registration opens March 1, 8 a.m.
Online registration for the ninth annual M22 Challenge will go “live” at 8 a.m. on March 1. The event, to be held Saturday, June 10, near the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb, is capped at 900 athletes and in the past several years has reached capacity within 15 minutes.
Glen Arbor Art Association “Mostly Music” series features Trio Jazz
Trio Jazz Volume 1, a closer look at jazz and the popular songs that make up our national songbook, is the next installment of the Glen Arbor Art Association’s “Mostly Music” series, Sunday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m. at the Leelanau School Dining Hall in Glen Arbor. Tickets are $12, and available at the door or through the GAAA website: glenarborart.org.
Could Trump’s hiring freeze hurt Sleeping Bear staff, operations?
Could Trump’s hiring freeze affect staff, and operations, at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which typically hires 100 seasonal employees in May when it opens popular mainstays such as the Sleeping Bear Dune Climb and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in time for the summer tourism season?
Winter survival in the sauna
Here in Northern Michigan, we suffer (no, enjoy!) many bone-chilling months, but those of us who speak the language of the sauna fear not the onset of temperatures that plummet to 0 degrees Fahrenheit, or below. Here are a few avid sauna lovers in our community who heat their hot rooms with Nippa stoves.
The Homestead holds Super Soups contest on national homemade soup day
What is your favorite soup? Is it bean with ham or perhaps tomato bisque, cheddar broccoli or chicken noodle? No matter your preference, you’re invited to celebrate National Homemade Soup Day on Saturday, Feb. 4, at The Homestead’s “Super Soups” contest.