Wow, what a spectacular Sunday following a night with some northern lights.
Though a cold knocked me for a loop Saturday, the glow through the woods on the northern horizon at home — when I wok... Read more »

Ludington could get a repeat showing of the northern lights Saturday night if a forecast from the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Geophysical institute is accurate.
The institute is for... Read more »

The entries are in and the owners of three desks are receiving Hungry Howie's 5-topping pizza certificates good for a pizza from the "Home of the Original Flavored Crust Pizza" for the entries in the ... Read more »

As winter melts into spring, you can find adventure and exercise in P.J. Hoffmaster State Park, located at 6585 Lake Harbor Road, Muskegon. The park features 10 miles of hiking trails, 2.5 miles of La... Read more »

On Saturday, Feb. 18 and Sunday, Feb. 19 everyone in Michigan – including residents and non-residents – can fish without a license, though all other fishing regulations still apply.

Th... Read more »

I know, state budget proposals aren't as much fun as "American Idol" but the programs that get funded or underfunded lead to much screaming by those who are cut.
If you have a thought about wh... Read more »

The messiest desk contest is closed ... for now.
We've had a number of entries and the winner will be announced next week in my column On the Other Hand on Wednesday — after I find the entries... Read more »

Is your desk clean or cluttered?
Did you find last week’s doughnut you thought you ate under an “important” pile of papers that you thought you might need?
Oh, there’s that report you w... Read more »

Due to a lack of ice on Saginaw Bay, Mark Martin and friends will be hosting their ice fishing vacation school on lakes Cadillac and Mitchell in Cadillac. The event starts Sunday and features four day... Read more »

Are you going to watch President Obama’s 2012 State of the Union address tonight at 9?
If so, let us know what you think, Comments received by e-mail by 7:30 a.m. Wednesday will be cons... Read more »