Eastern Region

Coming soon: Trio of Eastern Upper Peninsula job fairs

Source: Sault Ste. Marie Evening News 

The word Yooper is now in the dictionary

Source: UpperMichigansSource.com 

Mackinac Island’s Fort Holmes restoration project approved

Source: ABC 10 

Elk Rapids shop wins best doughnut in the north

Source: Mlive.com 

Manistique honored at Governor’s Fitness Awards

Source: Michigan Fitness Foundation 

Bear ranch to expand in U.P.

Source: Detroit Free Press 

Being a tourist in your own town is easier than you may think

Sometimes it's hard to rediscover your town. You see it every day, but how you can see it as a tourist might? We've talked with some local experts to find out just how to be "A Tourist In Your Own Town."

A view from a Northern Michigan hotel.
Michigan hopefully headed for tourism rebound

Source: Lansing State Journal 

Helping schools raise funds through local farms

When it comes to fund-raising projects at schools these days, it seems like the offerings are limited to junk food and wrapping paper. Mark Abbott found a way to change that. 

How Michigan’s small towns are balancing rural life with urban benefits

Everyone wants the safety and quiet of a small town, but the amenities and transportation options of a big city. Some of Michigan's small cities are finding ways to offer both, positioning themselves for future growth.

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