The following is the fishing report from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, as of May 1, 2025. Northwest Lower Peninsula Little Traverse Bay: Anglers targeting steelhead in Petoskey found success drifting and bottom bouncing spawn. Fishing off the break wall, near the mouth of the Bear River, and in the Bear River all produced fish. Bottom bouncing flies and beads also landed fish in the…
SHELBY TOWNSHIP – Shelby Township has opened a second ‘bark park’ at the Shelby Township Community Park. “This new addition offers even more space for dogs and their humans to play, socialize, and enjoy the outdoors in a safe and welcoming environment,” states a press release from the township. “A life-size fiberglass Saint Bernard welcomes visitors entering the park. His…
Candidate field will be narrowed down to five HART — After having no asparagus queen in 2024, the National Asparagus Festival has a group of 11 women competing for this year’s crown. Last year’s asparagus queen competition was canceled due to a lack of interested candidates. This year, there are so many women interested in wearing the crown that the…
HART — The National Asparagus Festival parade slated for Saturday, June 14, at 2 p.m. will have a new route. Instead of beginning at the Oceana County Fairgrounds and proceeding down State Street, the route will now begin and end at Hart High School. “Are you prepared for an exciting parade experience?,” states a post on NAF’s Facebook page. “The…
SHELBY — The Shelby Optimist Club is “off to the races” again with its popular Derby Day set for Saturday, May 3, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Shelby Optimist Club building, 748 N. Industrial Park Dr. In addition to watching the Kentucky Derby live on TV and playing various games available, attendees can place bets on 36 “horses” sponsored…
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