Empire News

Testing is underway to confirm a possible botulism outbreak at Sleeping Bear Dunes in Empire, Mich.

Empire -- Dozens of dead seagulls are turning up along the Lake Michigan shoreline at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and scientists suspect botulism.

Snoopy first crawled atop his doghouse in 1965, transformed into a WWI flying ace, and battled the Red Baron.

The National Park Service at Sleeping Bear Dunes seeks public opinion on the newly announced Lake Michigan Overlooks Environment Assessment.

Are you ready to be outdoors, hike a trail, step back in history or stroll a Lake Michigan beach? Then join National Park Service Park Rangers for "Saturdays at the Lakeshore" in June to explore the secret wonders of nature and history preserved at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Bert T. Olson, 92, beloved husband and father, died Thursday afternoon, May 21, 2009, at his home on Glen Lake in Empire, Mich.

Thomas and Kathleen Rademacher of Empire, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Ann Rademacher to Timothy Ryan Hengst, son of Dick and Paula Hengst of Holland.

Quick: What's Peru's biggest export crop? Hint: It's not coffee. Answer: It's asparagus -- and many Michigan farmers are not happy about that.

The east side of Leelanau County is gaining what the west side has enjoyed for years.

As usual for this time of year, building activity has picked up a ' but not as quickly as it has in past years.

The National Park Service is inviting children of all ages to become Junior Rangers at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Saturday.

Welcome back to some of the snowbirds, though Ia m sure there are more to return.

Sherri Richardson wants state lawmakers to recognize that horse trail riding isn't just for "old bluehairs" anymore.

Junior Rangers-to-be explore the beach at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

It's not exactly a popular item among 8-year-olds, but in Empire, Mich., asparagus is so beloved that the town hosts an annual asparagus festival, this year May 15-16. The locals dress up in asparagus costumes, hold a parade along their short three-block downtown, and host asparagus cook-offs featuring everything from soups and souffles to ...

The Glen Lake Fire Department is less than a year old but is already doing quite well, according to chief John Dodson.

All meetings start at 10 a.m. The Solon Township Annual meeting will be held in the Cedar Fire Hall.

Annual Meetings 'worth the time' March 27, 2009 - 12:27pm Friday, March 27, 2009 - 12:27pm George Wilson usually attends Empire Township's Annual Meeting.

Glen Lake Community Reformed Church members are seeking help for the annual Easter Egg Hunt to be held Saturday, April 11.

Young is the president of the Glen Arbor Art Association. She will discuss the "Picturing America" program, which is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities.