Division 3 basketball players practice during summer Jun 25, 2009
Along Highway 10 in a line that begins in Prescott on the Wisconsin-Minnesota border and stretches across the state of Wisconsin to state champion Amherst before wandering south near Algoma on the western shores of Lake Michigan, Division 3 girls basketball players grow and thrive. Where all-stars who practiced in Crandon for three days last week come from reads like a Wisconsin road map through the heart of the state. (Forest Republican, WI)
Caledonia grapples with drainage woes Jun 25, 2009
Town officials tied the low success rate to the high costs of funneling storm water into the Root River or Lake Michigan, but they added the town had been lax in responding to some complaints. Last week, the town instituted a policy of investigating a storm water complaint within one week of it being filed. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Robert Donald Wiesner Jun 25, 2009
He and his son Jim fished in Algoma on Lake Michigan nearly every weekend. Robert is survived by: his wife Dorene; children, Jim and wife Sharon of Andover, Minn. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Racine firms make skies friendlier Jun 24, 2009
From this height of 1,200 feet, Lake Michigan was a thing of beauty, placid and aquamarine ... "Lake Michigan is always the nuisance," said Damon Rosenlof, one of Versa Air's two pilots. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Harbor Shores scrubs on (1166) Jun 24, 2009
If it had been made public, Lodge said, the city might not have agreed to lease the 22 inland acres in the 73-acre park on Lake Michigan. Lodge asked, "If they had known what they were getting in trade for that is 38 acres, much of which is unsafe to walk on, would the public have considered it to be a fair trade? Would the elected officials have considered it to be a fair trade?". (The Herald-Palladium)
Harbor Shores' preview rate hints at next year's cost (5) Jun 24, 2009
That would be Arcadia Bluffs, which, by the way, has Lake Michigan views from all 18 holes ... A prime piece of land with Lake Michigan views and a name architect like Jack Nicklaus leads to higher rates ... Visit the other side of Lake Michigan for a course with lake views all the way around and play Whistling Straits and the cost will be $340, plus $60 for a required caddie, plus more for a tip. (The Herald-Palladium)
Storm pulls region's plug (738) Jun 23, 2009
Intense damage was reported west and north of Coloma and in the Grande Mere area along Lake Michigan near Stevensville, said 911 supervisor Chriss Lyon. Paul Totzke of 3539 Crestview in St. Joseph said he was at home, watching and listening to the storm, when a tree uprooted by gusts fell onto his house. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
A salute to the military Jun 23, 2009
The Marcus Amphitheater and 10 additional stages, along with a diverse selection of food and beverage vendors, marketplaces and interactive exhibits, are set against the Lake Michigan and downtown backdrops, creating a festival experience like no other. Comments. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Skies clear for Lest We Forget's second World War II Re-enactment (924) Jun 23, 2009
The early morning weather included dense fog over Lake Michigan and the shoreline. "This morning, we came down here and you could not see more than 100 feet," said Don Alsbro, president of Lest We Forget, the veterans organization putting on the re-enactment weekend. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
Teen makes 100-mile wheelchair trek Jun 23, 2009
He started out at Rapid River, at the northern tip of Lake Michigan and near his home of Isabella, and on Saturday he reached the camp at Bay Cliff, on Lake Superior. He told the Daily Press of Escanaba that it felt great to complete the trip in his powered wheelchair. (MSNBC -- International)
Admirals set sail (2) Jun 22, 2009
Chris Glisson, majority owner of the Lake Michigan Admirals, talks about the ABA team on Friday ... Published: Saturday, June 20, 2009 1:09 PM EDT ST. JOSEPH - The organization and coaching staff is in place for the Lake Michigan Admirals. (The Herald-Palladium)
WWII-era bomber emerges from lake Jun 21, 2009
A 68-year-old World War II Dauntless dive bomber, successfully recovered from the muddy bottom of Lake Michigan yesterday, will be headed to the Ford Island Pacific Aviation Museum in three years after being restored ... A 68-year-old World War II Dauntless dive bomber, successfully recovered from the muddy bottom of Lake Michigan yesterday, will be headed to the Ford Island Pacific Aviation Museum in three years after being restored ... COURTESY OF SCOTT RASAK Hula dancers from the... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Alex Longoria fills a bunker with sand Thursday at The Golf Club at Harbor Shores, designed by Jack Nicklaus. The white material is a sheet that helps hold the sand in place on the steep grades. John Madill / H-P staff Jun 21, 2009
Published: Friday, June 19, 2009 1:09 PM EDT BENTON HARBOR - Those who hit the links at The Golf Club at Harbor Shores this summer will begin their rounds at Lake Michigan College's M-TEC facility, developers announced Thursday ... "Lake Michigan College is able to support a once-in-a-lifetime community project, generate some lease income on available space and even take advantage of the improvements Harbor Shores is making to the building as a result.". (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
'Pristine' WWII aircraft lifted from Lake Michigan Jun 21, 2009
Pristine' WWII aircraft lifted from Lake Michigan ... The Pacific Aviation Museum at Pearl Harbor currently displays a full-size fiberglass model of a type of dive bomber that played a crucial role in World War II. Now that museum officials helped bring about the recovery of one of those historic planes from the bottom of Lake Michigan, the model will be replaced with the real thing ... An estimated 300 military airplanes went to the bottom of Lake Michigan during World War II in training... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Pair of late goals lift Metro past Michigan Jun 20, 2009
Edwardsburg's Brett Gentry and Lake Michigan Catholic's Tyler Simmons assisted on the goal. Alex Grandin scored an unassisted goal in the 68th minute to knot the match at 1-1, while Killian Probst scored the winning goal two minutes later with an assist from Cody Camp. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Hawaii-bound World War II bomber recovered from Lake Michigan Jun 20, 2009
A 68-year-old World War II Dauntless bomber was successfully recovered from the muddy bottom of Lake Michigan this morning and will be taken to National Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Fla ... A 68-year-old World War II Dauntless bomber was successfully recovered from the muddy bottom of Lake Michigan this morning and will be taken to National Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Fla ... COURTESY OF SCOTT RASAK Hula dancers from the Chicago-based halau Aloha Chicago were part of the recovery ceremonies... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
•Betting on gambling to fix economy unwise Jun 20, 2009
Legislators from northwest Indiana have talked about moving Gary's riverboat casino out of Lake Michigan and into downtown Gary, without any kind of moat, of course. That prompted legislators from Fort Wayne to ask for a casino there, as well. (The Daily Journal)
Looper blasted in rain-shortened loss Jun 20, 2009
Brewers starter Braden Looper might have been the only one on either side of Lake Michigan who wanted it to keep on falling. Even if he wouldn't admit it. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Meeusen: Lakefront right spot for school Jun 20, 2009
Some opponents have suggested converting the restaurant site to green space and instead locating the school at the Milwaukee County transit garage near Lake Michigan or at the existing UWM water science facility at the east end of Greenfield Avenue in an industrial area near the Port of Milwaukee. Milwaukee s going to be a center for water technology and we re going to build our keystone structure down by the coal piles on Greenfield Avenue. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Outdoors calendar for June 19-26 Jun 20, 2009
More than 40 boats will compete on Lake Michigan for the $15,000 first prize. Bob Uecker, the radio voice of the Milwaukee Brewers, will be on hand both days and will be at the awards ceremony June 27. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
WWII dive bomber pulled from Lake Michigan to return to Hawaii Jun 20, 2009
In the first leg of its return trip to Hawaii, a World War II dive bomber that flew out of Pearl Harbor was recovered from the bottom of Lake Michigan today ... The dive bomber recovered from Lake Michigan was piloted by John Lendo in 1944 when its carburetor iced up and the plane belly-landed in the lake ... An estimated 300 planes were placed on the bottom of Lake Michigan during World War II. Many were in training accidents or had mechanic malfunctions. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Family practice physician pool swells by three after graduation Jun 19, 2009
RACINE - Five resident physicians of the Racine Family Practice Residency Program celebrated their graduation Friday on the grounds of Gateway Technical College near Lake Michigan. That means more family practice physicians for the Racine area, program director Dr. Len Scarpinato said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
UIC Athletics To Take Part In Chicago's Olympic Day Celebration On June 23 Jun 19, 2009
Flames coaches, staff and student-athletes will be on hand at the North Avenue beach from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Sports Extravaganza, which will convert the sandy shores of Lake Michigan into a mini Olympic games, featuring many sports that would take place in Chicago if the city were to win the bid on October 2. UIC's contingent will be located near the bag's competition at the north most end of the Sports Extravaganza site. (Uicflames.com)
Another feature film to be shot in Milwaukee Jun 19, 2009
in association with LLC and , will produce the film "No God No Master" at various locations in Milwaukee because the city's rich history, vintage architecture and Lake Michigan s horizon make it a good backdrop for the 1919-era New York City, where the period film is set, Strata said in a press release. The film stars David Strathairn, according to Film Wisconsin, the Milwaukee film promotion and services organization credited with bringing "Public Enemies" to the state. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Why is this happening? (perch story) Jun 18, 2009
Researchers and fisheries managers at "The Decline of Yellow Perch in Lake Michigan" conference shed light on the problems plaguing the lake's prized fish and the state of research to solve the mystery ... Laboratory studies have shown no problems with the fertility, hatching success or survival of young Lake Michigan yellow perch ... Low numbers of zooplankton in Lake Michigan are linked to zebra mussels, which have removed large quantities of phytoplankton from the lake. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Good news, but........ Jun 18, 2009
Lake Michigan perch still have long way to go ... For the Lake Michigan yellow perch class of 1999, now about a month old and a fraction of an inch long, Saturday probably was spent bobbing along with the waves, trying to avoid getting eaten and get a bite to eat at the same time ... That would have been due to their star status at the "The Decline of Yellow Perch in Lake Michigan" conference at Racine's Golden Rondelle Theater. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
So You're Saying There's a Chance? Jun 18, 2009
I began my sportswriting career in 1997 as a correspondent for The Herald-Palladium in St. Joseph, MI. One Saturday afternoon I covered a football game between Lake Michigan Catholic and Watervliet. LMC (as Im sure you recall) won 7-6 due largely to a 38-carry, 145-yard rushing effort by its best player. (IrishEyes.com)
Kenosha bus almost lands in Lake Michigan Jun 17, 2009
- A Kenosha city bus crashed over a retaining wall at the Lake Michigan shore Tuesday, coming to a stop with its front wheels suspended over a staircase and benches at the water's edge. Witnesses said the driver was slumped over the steering wheel as the bus went out of control. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Photos: Salmon Jun 17, 2009
Who: jim brown The Fish: Salmon - 22 inches 17 lbs Location: lake michigan. 1 of 20. (Anchorage Daily News)
Racine's beaches are closed after rains Jun 16, 2009
She said the pollution likely comes from the English Street outfall, which routes excess stormwater into Lake Michigan ... Also, Keep Our Beaches Open will be stenciling storm drains this Saturday with the message: "Dump no waste, drains to lake." The project is meant to educate the public that anything that enters a storm drain is funneled into Lake Michigan. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Buchanan Art Center's annual fundraiser coming June 27 Jun 16, 2009
LIBRARY GALLERY: Lake Michigan Splendor, photography by Kristine (Wright) Sims Through June 30. Kristine (Wright) Sims brings "Lake Michigan Splendor" to the Library Gallery ... Her love for Southwest Michigan and Lake Michigan drew her to attempt to capture its beauty and ever changing views. (Niles Star, MI)
No Ocean, But Chicago Moves to Legalize Surfing Jun 16, 2009
A swimmer dives into Lake Michigan Scott Olson / Getty ... (The ordinance was established to prevent accidental drownings; government officials were chiefly concerned about liability and the prospect that novice swimmers, imitating highly skilled surfers, might leap into Lake Michigan, especially in harsh winter conditions ... This spring, Chicago opened its newest beach, on the South Side, and a former resident of the South Side the city's favorite adopted son, Hawaiian-born President Barack... (Time.com)
Zebra Mussels Hang On While Quagga Mussels Take Over Jun 16, 2009
Peyer collected both mussel species from Lake Michigan ... Before the mussels invaded, Lake Michigan water was mostly cloudy and millions of tiny microorganisms provided a food base for fish. (Science Daily)
Across the area Jun 16, 2009
Two men held a Hephzibah woman at gunpoint during a home invasion on Lake Michigan Drive on Monday morning, but left with nothing. The 57-year-old victim said she heard a knock at her front door, but when she looked through the peephole she didn't see anyone, a Richmond County sheriff's report said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
WWII landings to be re-enacted next weekend (611) Jun 16, 2009
Alsbro said that's a prelude to Lest We Forget's community education classes on the Vietnam War at Lake Michigan College starting in September ... The reunion will be at the Park Inn in Lincoln Township on Wednesday and Thursday, and Freeman will give a presentation on the group at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center. (The Herald-Palladium)
Weekend in Chicago Jun 16, 2009
Take a 90-minute architectural tour along the Chicago River or a historical tour on Lake Michigan; $36 adult, $21 ages, under 6 free (space permitting). Includes complimentary Starbucks coffee, soft drinks, muffins, cookies; chicagoline. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
AMC collector enjoying cars that stand out in a crowd Jun 6, 2009
We get 1,000 cars and 10,000 people in attendance at Kennedy Park along Lake Michigan, a wonderful place for car shows. Kenosha was the one-time home of an AMC assembly facility that employed thousands of workers. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Bucks' Faulkner earns Academic All-State honor Jun 5, 2009
Lake Michigan Catholic's Kayla Wolter was the only other player in southwest Lower Michigan to receive the honor with her GPA of 3. 83. (Niles Star, MI)
Only handful of protesters show up for Bush speech Jun 5, 2009
Frank Nester of Detroit joins a handful of protesters outside Lake Michigan College's Mendel Center on Thursday night before form President George W. Bush's speech ... Published: Friday, May 29, 2009 10:50 AM EDT BENTON TOWNSHIP - There were only a handful of protesters outside the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center on Thursday for former President George W. Bush's talk to the Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan. (The Herald-Palladium)
LMC holding summer youth sports camps Jun 5, 2009
BENTON TOWNSHIP - Registration is open for the Lake Michigan College Athletic Department summer youth sports camps. Softball camp will take place June 22-24 at the College's Napier Avenue Campus softball field. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Cameron Davis appointed as Great Lakes czar Jun 5, 2009
Obama also promised to appoint a management "czar" and settled on Davis, a 23-year veteran of the Alliance for the Great Lakes, previously known as the Lake Michigan Federation. The group advocates for improving water quality and land use, conservation, habitat recovery and clean energy. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Elks Lodge plan faces roadblock over parking (983) Jun 4, 2009
Well wrote on Jun 3, 2009 8:19 AM:" It don't matter what is right when Mr. Walsh is doing a favor for a friend like Ron, the parking problem will be solved by the city. Mr. Walsh cut down the trees blocking Ron's view of Lake MIchigan, so what if the trees are in Tiscornia Park. ". That Name wrote on Jun 3, 2009 5:37 PM:" reading or hearing that name makes my skin crawl / turns my stomach ". (The Herald-Palladium)
Summer anything but lazy at YMCA day camp Jun 4, 2009
During a "Wet-n-Wild" week, campers are taken on a supervised trip to Lake Michigan. "Body Challenge" week will teach campers about the importance of healthy eating and introduce them to kickboxin and dance. (Niles Star, MI)
Baseball, softball district roundup: Titans ready for revenge (6) Jun 4, 2009
John Madill / H-P staff Lake Michigan Catholics Patrick Glowacki (center) finds himself in a rundown Saturday against Michigan Lutheran in the district championship game at New Buffalo HIgh School ... Published: Sunday, May 31, 2009 1:01 PM EDT Michigan Lutheran avenged a pair of regular-season losses to rival Lake Michigan Catholic Saturday, defeating the Lakers 4-1 in the championship game of the Division 4 baseball district at New Buffalo ... Lake Michigan Catholic 1. (The Herald-Palladium)
Green Space: When it comes to plants, timing is everything Jun 4, 2009
Hopkin s rule however, doesn t take into account altitude or topography the latter being important in a state that is bordered on the east by Lake Michigan, which exerts a tremendous impact on the local climate. By observing the relationship between discreet phenological events and the season, local weather conditions, or climate changes over a period of years, seemingly unrelated events can be correlated. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Scientists work to educate public about deadly lake condition (7) Jun 4, 2009
There were seven in all - six drownings, one heart attack - all occurring in a single afternoon along a three-mile stretch of Berrien County's Lake Michigan shoreline ... In the nearly six years since those tragic July Fourth deaths, the National Weather Service, the United States Lifesaving Association and the National Sea Grant Program have pooled resources to help Lake Michigan's beach communities educate the public about the dangers of rip currents ... He has plans to test it on Lake... (The Herald-Palladium)
Memorial Day (and beyond) means music and more at the North Beach Oasis Jun 4, 2009
(Journal Times file photo by Mark Hertzberg, ) Buy this photo at As always during the summer season, visitors can also take advantage of area amenities during the celebration, including the beach volleyball courts, the nearby Kid s Cove playground, the Lake Michigan Pathway biking and hiking trail, and park picnic grounds all at no cost ... And, as the temperatures rise, visitors at all such activities can cool off in the waters of Lake Michigan. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Coho fishing Jun 4, 2009
Tom Bryzynski, fisheries technician with the Department of Natural Resources Lake Michigan Work Unit. Well, I'm not in the loop as much as I used to be, but what I heard was they got some early, got some big ones, but now they're not. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Big, Bad and Brown Jun 4, 2009
They laid out a typical Lake Michigan spread, including a couple of downriggers, a couple of planer boards off to each side and a surface line directly behind the boat ... It was caught in the Lake Michigan waters off Lake County, Ill. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Shake, rattle and row Jun 4, 2009
They are Racine's lifeguards, and recently they braved chilly Lake Michigan at North Beach for training ... "I don't think it's ever been warm to do this,'' said Sue Henry, the director, along with Ray Hammermann of the city's aquatics program.Bundled in sweatshirts and jogging pants over their swimsuits, the lifeguards huddled around beach supervisor Carl Heigl as he explained the activities. "If you consider this a wave day, you're in trouble,'' Heigl shouted to the group, referring to the... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Crashed WWII plane to return to Hawaii Jun 4, 2009
Dauntless dive bomber will be recovered from depths of Lake Michigan ... Hula dancers and a kahu's blessing will greet the expected recovery June 19 of a Pacific warrior a World War II Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bomber that sits in "pristine" condition on the bottom of chilly Lake Michigan, officials said ... About 39 of an estimated 300 military airplanes that went to the bottom of Lake Michigan during World War II, many in training accidents and mechanical malfunctions, have been recovered... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Al-Qaida Eyes Anthrax Attack on U.S. From Mexico Jun 4, 2009
"May God grant them success, even though we are not white, or even close to it, right? They have plans to bomb the nuclear plant at Lake Michigan. This plant is very important. ... May God grant success to one of these militia leaders, who is thinking about bombing this plant. I believe that we should devote part of our prayers to him.". 2009. (Newsmax)
Property rights vs. historic preservation (4) Jun 3, 2009
The district would go from Eighth Street to DeKoven Avenue and would be bordered roughly by Lake Michigan and Villa Street. But it s a proposal that did not make a lot a residents happy at Monday s meeting. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Places to go, things to see Jun 3, 2009
If you go, don t miss the short trail that leads to the shore of Lake Michigan, where the Mackinaw Bridge is visible end-to-end. If you re looking for a spectacular, quiet place to watch the sunset, this is it. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
2009 Father's Day Vacation Ideas Jun 3, 2009
Lake Michigan Another wonderful spot for fishing in the Northeast is along Lake Michigan. During Father s Day weekend fishermen will enjoy fishing for both salmon and trout. (Suite101.com)
Bush speech (2) Jun 2, 2009
(The speech Thursday at Lake Michigan College marked his first widely covered address since Bush left the White House in January. . (The Herald-Palladium)
Teens face tough job market (775) Jun 2, 2009
Blosser attends MSU and Climer is studying radiology at Lake Michigan College. By KEVIN ALLEN - H-P Business Writer. (The Herald-Palladium)
No kicks for Angels Jun 2, 2009
The game, played in sub-50 degree temperatures and a brisk northeast wind off Lake Michigan, was stopped with 25:40 remaining in regulation because of lightning. But Pius, ranked No. 2 in Division 1 in the latest Wisconsin Soccer Coaches Association state poll, was not to be caught, even if the game would have continued. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Ah, summer! Residents tell their plans and wishes (592) Jun 2, 2009
Millie Feather, 71, of Baroda, said, "Walking all the way to Lake Michigan is my favorite thing to do.". Fifteen years ago she walked the Mackinac Bridge. (The Herald-Palladium)
Fundraisers (3) Jun 2, 2009
-- SOUTH HAVEN - The sixth annual South Haven Rotary Club scholarship fundraising event will begin at 6 p.m. at Lake Michigan College in South Haven ... Tickets are $35 each and are available at Lake Michigan College, 125 Veterans Blvd., or from any South Haven Rotarian. (The Herald-Palladium)
Softball: Lakers go extra to win district (1) Jun 1, 2009
John Madill / H-P staff Lake Michigan Catholics Hayley Herzog scores the winning run Saturday while River Valleys catcher Chelsea Baker waits for the throw in the district championship game ... Published: Sunday, May 31, 2009 1:01 PM EDT NEW BUFFALO - Lake Michigan Catholic scored three runs with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning to beat River Valley 7-6 in Saturday's Division 4 district final in New Buffalo ... Lake Michigan Catholic 7. (The Herald-Palladium)
Elsie H. Demkovich Jun 1, 2009
In her younger days, Elsie enjoyed dancing, visiting Chicago with her girlfriends and sailing on Lake Michigan - even though she wore no life jacket and could not swim a lick. As a more sedate housewife, Elsie became a superb baker (pie crusts and brownies were her specialties). (The Herald-Palladium)
More of this story» May 31, 2009
BENTON HARBOR - A relaxed former president addressed a record number attending at The Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan Thursday evening at Lake Michigan College. Former President George W. Bush speaks to a record number attending The Economic Club of Southwestern Michigan Thursday evening. (Dowagiac News, MI)
Bauman: Managing in LA a delight for Torre May 31, 2009
Sitting in the Wrigley Field visitors' dugout on Saturday, an ideal spring day on the shores of Lake Michigan, Torre was a man fully in his element. "It's fun," the manager said. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Michael Welihan May 31, 2009
After he and his family relocated, Mike came to enjoy Lake Michigan Catholic Laker sports, golf at both the Point O'Woods and Berrien Hills, and playing cards with several of his close friends ... Memorial contributions may be directed to Lake Michigan Catholic Schools, Berrien County Cancer Service and Birthright. (The Herald-Palladium)
