REDWOOD — What began with a swamp and a dream will be celebrated on Sunday with swank and esteem when the Indian River Lakes Conservancy celebrates its 25th anniversary.
We often talk about the concept of giving back and paying it forward. That is precisely the idea behind the upcoming National Days of Action. Between June 12th and 16th, United Way branches across the country, including here in Washtenaw County, put hundreds of volunteers to work in their respective communities to improve local quality of life. United Way of Washtenaw County corporate giving manager, Ben Thompson, joined WEMU's David Fair with all you'll need to know.
REDWOOD — The Northeast Wilderness Trust, working with the Indian River Lakes Conservancy, has enrolled the 1,072-acre Grand Lake Reserve in its Wildlands Partnership, creating a “forever wild” conservation easement
The year 2022 began with the dark cloud of the COVID-19 virus hovering over the island; 262 people had succumbed to the virus and there was a curfew lockdown in place. Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) were operating at a reduced capacity and mask wearing was mandatory for commuters. To add to their frustration, gas and diesel were retailing at $3.99 and $3.34 per litre, respectively, which meant a drop in …