Itâs time to think about getting ready for spring yard clean-up and summer gardens. Missaukee Conservation District, as well as the Osceola-Lake Conservation District, have another great opportunity to get you outside soaking up the vitamin D and breathing fresh, clean air! How about adding a native plant garden to your landscape?
Why Go Native?
We all set out to landscape our property with the best of intentions, however, some of the plants available in nurseries are alien species from other countries or other parts of our country and considered invasive here in Northern Michigan. Invasive plant species not only interrupt the food web among native animal species but also have become pests hard to eradicate. These invasive species outcompete native species for space, light, and nutrients needed to grow and degrade habitat in our remaining natural areas.
REED CITY - On a cold, overcast Saturday afternoon a group of family and friends gathered, hoping they could spark a lead to help solve the murder of Janette Roberson.
REED CITY Janette Roberson was murdered 38 years ago in the basement of a hardware store in Reed City. Her murder has yet to be solved.
Somebody knows something, has a tip, or saw something that could help solve the crime, said Robersonâs sister Lana Jarvie.
âIf you were . in town the day she died and if you were down in the basement the day she died, and you saw something, whether you thought you saw something or not, you need to step forward and tell somebody,â Jarvie said. âIf your uncleâs cousinâs brotherâs son told you they did this, turn them in.â