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Image for Acclaimed coach returns to his roots is of Northwestern University defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz looking on from the sidelines during a game last year. Hankwitz retired after the 2020 regular season with 400 victories as an assistant coach for 11 teams. Photo courtesy of Northwestern University.

Acclaimed coach returns to his roots

October 21, 2021 No Comments

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Hankwitz with his fellow enthusiasts at the former Manistee & Northeastern RR Riverview depot located just east of Grayling. It is now owned by the Riverview Rod & Gun Club. Seated (from L): Jerry McGowan, Sonny Miller and Mike Hankwitz. The team sometimes scours the countryside to find old railroad grades and routes, which are overgrown and forgotten. Courtesy photo.

From the gridiron to iron rails

October 21, 2021 No Comments

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Lynsey Cook (left) and Natalie O’Connell flying free on the beach. Photo by Joe Gall Photography

Pilot season to begin for shoreline horseback riding

October 15, 2021 No Comments

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Elana Warsen waters her compost material at Michigan Worm Works. Courtesy photo.

Composting the worm way

October 4, 2021 No Comments

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Someone must have missed the road to KOA.

Backroads to Baldwin

September 26, 2021 No Comments

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Close-up of smooth yellow false foxglove by Jennifer Devine.

Smooth Yellow False Foxglove

September 21, 2021 No Comments

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The village of Amber was the first to have a railroad depot of the Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad, in 1871. The line made it to Ludington a few years later, and Scottville became a hub when right-of-way couldn’t be procured south to Hart from Amber. Photo Courtesy of Mike Hankwitz.

Mason County’s historic Amber Township

September 19, 2021 No Comments

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This table and turned bowls by Jeff Sanborn can be seen at Kaleva Art Gallery on Sept. 18. Courtesy photo.

Woodworker is featured artist

September 17, 2021 No Comments

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Sailors Miguel and Moyses Vargas, the day after the wreck of their sailboat, the Even Keel, dry-docked at Veterans Memorial Marina in Arcadia. Photo by Stewart A. McFerran.

Sailors and Shipwrecks, 1861-2021

September 15, 2021 No Comments

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Image for Nonstop Harvest Fruits of our Labors. Z&N Farm of Bear Lake takes special care to grow its beloved tomato crop. Photo of ripe tomatoes is courtesy of Z&N Farm

Nonstop harvest: fruits of our labor

September 12, 2021 No Comments

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An artist’s illustration of the Trojan asteroids as they follow and lead Jupiter in its orbit. In October, the Lucy spacecraft will embark on a 12-year mission to discover their secrets. Image by: NASA/JPL/Caltech

Lucy in the Sky with Asteroids

September 10, 2021 No Comments

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Sturgeon ready for release in the Big Manistee River. Photo courtesy of the LRBOI Natural Resources Department.

Meet the sturgeon: There are big fish and then there are Big Fish

September 10, 2021 No Comments

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