Tina Sawyer

Host at WCMU-TV (Mount Pleasant, MI)

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Ice storm cuts maple syrup season short in northern Michigan

2 weeks ago | radio.wcmu.org | Tina Sawyer

After recent ice storms toppled trees and made some northern Michigan roads and trails impassable, they also made maple sap collection for some local syrup producers impossible. Multiple acres of tapped trees were snapped in the aftermath of the storm. Harwood Gold Store and Cafe in Charlevoix was one northwest Michigan syrup business affected. Owner Amanda Parsons said they were not able to even get into the woods until this week to assess the damage.
Fire official: How to stay safe during power outages

3 weeks ago | radio.wcmu.org | Tina Sawyer

Living in Michigan, you may already know the basics on staying warm during the cold months. But Michigan safety experts say during a power outage in icy conditions, it's best to stay put. WCMU's Tina Sawyer talked with Fire Inspector Jacob Steichen from the Traverse City Fire Department about staying safe if you cannot leave during inclement weather. Jacob started the conversation by explaining how to stay warm after the power goes out.
Working to get more young women interested in construction and trades

1 month ago | radio.wcmu.org | Tina Sawyer

Editor's note: This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. You can listen to this conversation by clicking the LISTEN button above. Tina Sawyer: The construction industry is facing a massive worker shortage in 2025. The Associated Builders and Contractors Trade Organization says the industry will need nearly half a million new workers to meet demand in the U.S. Right now, women make up only 4 % of the construction workforce.
Michigan union works to attract more women to construction and trades

1 month ago | radio.wcmu.org | Tina Sawyer

Editor's note: This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. You can listen to this conversation by clicking the LISTEN button above. Rick Brewer: While women have made great strides in the construction job market, it's still a male-dominated industry. Only 4% of the construction industry is made up of women workers. Recent studies suggest that one reason women stay away, is the lack of effort on the part of companies to recruit them.
Domestic abuse survivors share their stories in Bay City art exhibit

1 month ago | radio.wcmu.org | Tina Sawyer

Editor's note: This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. You can listen to this conversation by clicking the LISTEN button above. Rick Brewer: Recovering from abuse is often a complex and difficult process. But art therapy has been found to make a dramatic impact on victims of domestic violence. The Underground Railroad emergency shelter in Saginaw has seen this first hand and has teamed up with an area art studio to showcase this healing.
Ukulele enthusiast wants to expand outreach throughout Michigan

1 month ago | radio.wcmu.org | Tina Sawyer

Editor's note: This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. You can listen to this conversation by clicking the LISTEN button above. Rick Brewer: You may have missed "World Play, Your Ukulele Day" in February. But it's never too late to learn how to strum. That's according to one man on a mission to teach the people of northern Michigan how to play the uke. WCMU's Tina Sawyer recently got a chance to talk to instructor Ben Hassenger from the group known as Music is the Foundation.
Mid-Michigan museum hosts world leading African-American art curator

2 months ago | radio.wcmu.org | Tina Sawyer

Editor's note: This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. You can listen to this conversation by clicking the LISTEN button above. We note the Marshall M. Fredricks Sculpture Museum is a sponsor of WCMU. We report on them as we do with any other organization. Tina Sawyer: David C Driskell is considered one of the world's leading authorities on African-American art. And now one mid-Michigan museum is highlighting his work for Black History Month.
Northwest Michigan actor promotes new book on 'being honest with yourself'

2 months ago | radio.wcmu.org | Tina Sawyer

An actor originally from northern Michigan and a Central Michigan University alum returned to his home state recently to promote his latest role — as an author. WCMU's Tina Sawyer sat down with Cadillac-native, Larry Joe Campbell, to discuss his new novel, "Remember That One Time?" Campbell is known for his role in the ABC sitcom, "According to Jim." He said a lot from his book is loosely based on his own life. Editor's note: This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length.
New documentary follows paddle boarders' journey across Lake Ontario

2 months ago | radio.wcmu.org | Tina Sawyer

Editor's note: This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. You can listen to this conversation by clicking the LISTEN button above. Rick Brewer:In 2013, three outdoor enthusiasts from Northwest lower Michigan came up with an idea on how to raise money for the environment: by crossing the Great Lakes on paddle boards. Now, a new documentary featuring their journey to cross Lake Ontario has been released.
Mount Pleasant couple beats the odds while both battling MS

2 months ago | radio.wcmu.org | Tina Sawyer

Editor's note: This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity and length. You can listen to this conversation by clicking the LISTEN button above. Rick Brewer: An Australian study shows that people with multiple sclerosis are four times more likely to divorce than people without the disease. But one mid-Michigan couple has been beating those odds despite both having MS and have been happily married for nearly two decades.