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In 2014, a group of botanists discovered that a very rare plant native to the Kankakee River in Illinois, had vanished from its only known native habitat in the world. That set off a quest to bring back the missing Midwestern flower.

Local board chair says province directed that municipal reps be dismissed

By Rachel Lewis  
With the goal of cutting food waste by 50% from 2005 levels by 2030, The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has been helping to fund NextCycle Michigan. This program gives grants and advice to small companies in the state looking to reduce food waste. One of these start-ups is Penny Pickup. With robot food delivery vehicles becoming more popular, the company Orange Sparkle Ball decided to launch Penny Pickup as a pickup service, instead of delivery. Its focus is to remove trash and unwanted items, primarily food waste.

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he owner of a London home where a man was shot Monday was charged in a 2021 bust that netted cocaine, a flamethrower and other weapons

he Stratford Festival's 2026 season features Shakespearean classics, hit musicals and challenging new plays

he Grand Traverse Band is turning the waste into a compost and fertilizer, cutting down on landfill waste and helping with food sovereignty efforts.

our historic “tall ship” sailing vessels known as schooners are visiting Detroit this weekend, providing visitors a chance to see and feel how the world traveled two centuries ago, plus other places […]

At first glance, it appears to be just like any other rural intersection. But the owner of a longtime business at Egremont Drive and Wood Road/Hickory Drive is urging local officials to build traffic-calming measures after he witnessed “dozens and dozens and dozens” of crashes, some serious, over the past two-plus decades operating at 4278 […]

he event, hosted at the Great Wolf Lodge, doubled as a kind of pep rally for the 2026 election, when Michigan will elect a new governor and senator.

t’s now been more than 50 years since London native Ted Giannoulas debuted as the San Diego Chicken, the hilarious mascot that thrilled millions and changed the way fans experience live sports across North America. Now 71, he’s slowed down, taking few gigs – and is his career’s final, feathery farewell at hand? LFP’s Adshayah […]

By Donté Smith 
The Great Lakes, a vital freshwater expanse for millions, face an ongoing environmental crisis. Beneath the vast waters lies a significant threat: pollution stemming largely from agricultural runoff. This flow of excess nutrients like phosphorus and nitrogen contributes to harmful algal blooms and expanding “dead zones,” jeopardizing ecosystems, water quality and public health across the region. Amidst these challenges, Barn Sanctuary in Chelsea, Michigan, works to make a positive impact on the region. Tom McKernan, sanctuary co-founder and operations director, wants the farm to stand as a living model where animal welfare and ecological stewardship aren’t just compatible, but linked.

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More than 100 people attended a peaceful vigil outside St. Joseph’s Health Care on Saturday for dogs and other animals killed in medical experiments at the hospital near downtown London. The vigil was held after a story published in the National Post and other Postmedia papers, including The London Free Press, detailed how Lawson Research […]