Michigan

TL/DR - Oak wilt, a lethal tree fungus, was identified in a cluster of oak trees in the Bird Hills Nature Area in Ann Arbor, marking the city's first confirmed case. Ann Arbor Parks & Recreation department's Natural Area Preservation division plans to hold an informational webinar on the disease, covering identification, reporting, and the…

TL/DR - The state of Michigan's Michigan Innovate Capital Fund (MICF) has awarded $5 million to Ann Arbor SPARK to support high-tech startups. The funding will be used to continue investing in Michigan-based tech startups, diversify the economy, and create jobs for the future. Mike Flanagan, vice president of capital programs at SPARK, expressed…

TL/DR - John R. “Mike” Mattson, a lifelong resident of the Upper Peninsula, Michigan, passed away aged 80. He owned and operated Mattson’s Auto Center in Sands Township from 1980 until his retirement in 2015 and was a fan of auto racing for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, five children, 11 grandchildren, two sisters,…

TL/DR - The Marquette Holistic Health Fair was recently held at Northern Michigan University’s Northern Center, providing stress-relieving services to the community. The event had 37 vendors offering a range of services from massages to energy work, and products such as crystals, soaps, and essential oils. According to the Event Coordinator…