Marc Schollett

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Marc Schollett

MONTMORENCY COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A black bear in northern Michigan is finally free after spending two years with a blue 55-gallon plastic drum lid stuck around its neck. The bear, first spotted as a cub with the lid, was caught on a trail camera in Montmorency County, prompting local landowners to alert wildlife officials. "We have a very robust bear population in Michigan,” Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Wildlife Biologist Cody Norton said.

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Marc Schollett

ALPENA, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— As temperatures soar to 80 degrees across northern Michigan, the remnants of a severe ice storm from months ago continue to impact local power companies. Presque Isle Electric and Gas, among others, is still grappling with the aftermath of the storm that left thousands of power poles damaged. Allan Berg, President of Presque Isle Electric and Gas, explained the extensive cleanup process. "Think of everyone's cleaning up their driveways.

1 week ago | upnorthlive.com | Marc Schollett

LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— The Leelanau Historical Society is set to host a Cemetery Preservation Workshop at the Maple Grove Cemetery near Sutton's Bay from June 20th through the 22nd. The event aims to teach volunteers the proper methods for cleaning and preserving gravestones, ensuring that these historical artifacts endure for future generations. Kim Kelderhouse of the Leelanau Historical Society Museum explained the significance of such preservation efforts.

2 weeks ago | upnorthlive.com | Marc Schollett

LANSING, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— Michigan is grappling with approximately 27,000 polluted sites, many of which have been abandoned by the original polluters, leaving taxpayers to foot the cleanup bill. A new legislative package, known as the "Make Polluters Pay" bills, aims to change this by holding polluters accountable for environmental cleanup.

2 weeks ago | upnorthlive.com | Marc Schollett

INTERLOCHEN, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— As animal shelters across Northern Michigan reach capacity with cats and dogs, a local horse rescue is also experiencing a surge in demand for its services. Horse North Rescue, a sanctuary dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming horses, is facing an increased need for assistance. Kim Scherrer, a volunteer at Horse North Rescue, shared her journey to the organization.