David Barr

1 month ago | michigannewssource.com | David Barr

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – The motto of the U.S. Coast Guard is “Always Ready” and that’s exactly how members would describe U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Benette Swanson. The Sault Ste. Marie native received the Coast Guard’s Enlisted Person of the Year award. Swanson, who enlisted in 2021, is a machinery technician.

2 months ago | michigannewssource.com | David Barr

AuSable River Queen Facebook page The owners of the AuSable River Queen are working to raise money to fix its paddlewheel and hopefully get its historical status. Since being pulled out of Foote Pond in Oscoda last week, the River Queen is up on shore.

Mar 30, 2025 | michigannewssource.com | David Barr

Michigan Audubon ROSCOMMON, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Roscommon has officially nestled into history by becoming the first community to earn the Bird City Michigan designation from Michigan Audubon.