The burn is expected to last most of the day. Smoke could blow across the highway at times and emergency vehicles will be entering/exiting the highway in this area
The Plainsman Motel is a landmark many who travel US 131 between Portage and Schoolcraft know well. The now-abandoned motor lodge has been tucked off the southbound highway for decades.
Just when we're hearing that things may open up soon, Schoolcraft has decided a public gathering is too risky for July 4th activities. Social media disagrees.
The second week of the Michigan High School Athletic Association's football playoffs will get underway later this week, with seven area teams playing as host.