“We did not previously have an alternative school in our district and we were seeing students leave for other programs that offered different ways to learn. We felt we were failing those students by not being able to see them through to graduation," said Laker School District Superintendent W. Brian Keim.

Owners interested in farmland, forest and water quality conservation have until Nov. 28 to contact the Ottawa Conservation District Regional Conservation Partnership Program to begin developing a no-cost conservation plan.

Rebuilding the Village of Sanford Park has been no small task. Rather than just reconstructing what was there, the village has seized the opportunity to build additional features.

“Not only is this an honor the entire village can take pride in, but it’s also most likely going to benefit us with economic benefits such as tax-credit programs,” says Jim Mallery, Vicksburg Village manager. “We are excited to add one more tool in our economic development toolkit.”

Marshall launches fundraising campaign to create a new community area that will include designated pickleball courts, to meet the demand for the fast-growing sport.   

This annual conference hopes to inspire fun and more as traditional festivals and events return to Michigan's rural communities.   

Five months after a tornado struck Gaylord, the northern Michigan continues to rebuild and help victims, with an eye on making long-term improvements to the greater community.

Once the site of several mines, Ironwood's Miners Memorial Heritage Park is now home to a network of trails, inviting outdoors fun and history lessons in one setting.

The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Board met in Bay City this week, so local officials took the opportunity to showcase recreation opportunities along the Saginaw River.