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Making It: Bringing new food products to Michigan

The annual Making It In Michigan trade show has brought a host of new brands to consumers, including Achatz Handmade Pie Co., Dave’s Sweet Tooth Toffee, Ethel’s Baking Company, Pop Daddy Popcorn and Safie’s Specialty Foods.

Candice Smith
Strolling Storytelling

A rural Michigan woman's lifetime of storytelling and community networking help her create the successful Tours Around Michigan, sharing the state's historical and cultural riches with hundreds. 

Making noise over silent sports

The Quiet Adventures Symposium is meant for those outdoor lovers of silent sports. The event Saturday at the Michigan State University Pavilion includes trade show exhibitors, speakers and gear demonstrators.   

Allergen awareness is always on the menu at Alcona Brew Haus

Sandy Arens set her brewpub and restaurant in Harrisville apart with thoughtful options that cater to those with dietary restrictions or limitations.

The James E. Bonine Carriage House in Vandalia served as a stop on the Underground Railroad.
Barn Believers work to save iconic farm structures

Nonprofit group offers grants to help preserve Michigan's historic barns. Many of them are vanishing from the state's rural landscape because of development, suburban sprawl and other reasons. 

Event space opens in Walloon Lake

A former skatery housed in a historic barn-like building in Walloon Lake has been renovated as the Junction Event Space.

Beth Maata releases a bald eagle back to nature. The bird was rescued and treated after being hit by a car while feeding on road-kill deer.
Rescuing and rehabilitating U.P. raptors

“The bird chose me, you could say,” says Beth Maata, the only certified raptor rehabilitator in the Upper Peninsula (and one of only a dozen or so in all of Michigan).

Beth Maata releases a bald eagle back to nature. The bird was rescued and treated after being hit by a car while feeding on road-kill deer.
Rescuing and rehabilitating U.P. raptors

“The bird chose me, you could say,” says Beth Maata, the only certified raptor rehabilitator in the Upper Peninsula (and one of only a dozen or so in all of Michigan).

An honor for the whole village of Vicksburg

“Not only is this an honor the entire village can take pride in, but it’s also most likely going to benefit us with economic benefits such as tax-credit programs,” says Jim Mallery, Vicksburg Village manager. “We are excited to add one more tool in our economic development toolkit.”

The interior of the former Delft Theater, now Delft Bistro.
Now showing … former theaters repurposed

Once the heart of many downtowns, older movie theaters across Michigan are being turned into restaurants, distilleries and shops. 

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