Fly the American Flag on Memorial Day
Just a reminder that American flags are to be flown at half-staff Monday (Memorial Day) from sunrise to noon.
ATN Launches Thermal Simulator
South San Francisco, CA – American Technologies Network, developers of military, law enforcement, security, outdoor night vision and thermal systems, has launched a revolutionary interactive Thermal Device Simulator for its Thor Thermal Weapon Scopes, available for use on the ATN website. Read more
Kahr Arms Donates $50,000 to Wounded Warrior Project
Pearl River, NY – USA based Kahr Arms and the family of firearms that also includes Magnum Research Inc. and Auto Ordnance, recently made a $50,000 donation to the Wounded Warrior Project. Read more
Sinclair International has Bullet Testing Packs
Sinclair International – The World’s Premier Supplier of High-Quality Reloading Tools, Components, Ammunition, and Accessories – now carries Bullet Proof Sample Packs, an innovative, but simple must-have product for reloading enthusiasts. Read more
Michigan’s Bait Restrictions
As the holiday weekend approaches, the Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers that the use of salmon eggs or minnows for bait is restricted in some waters, as part of a continuing strategy to slow the spread of viral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS). Read more
Michigan DNR Deer Habitat Improvement Grants Awarded
Seven Upper Peninsula conservation organizations will receive Deer Habitat Improvement Partnership Initiative grants from the Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Division in 2012, DNR officials announced today. Read more
Holiday Fun at Irish Hills
Walker Tavern Historic Site in Irish Hills participating in ‘History Palooza’ May 26-27
The Walker Tavern Historic Site, located at Cambridge Junction State Park in Lenawee County, will participate in the Third Annual History Palooza in the Irish Hills region of Michigan on May 26-27. Among the special events planned for Walker’s opening weekend are craft demonstrations and old-time children’s games. Read more
Pit Bull Attacks Seeing Eye Dog
A pit bull broke away from a 10-year old’s grasp and attacked a seeing-eye dog in Oakland County, Michigan. A group of men broke up the fight but the seeing eye dog’s future as a worker is in doubt. More here…
Ironwood’s Unwanted Wolves
Michigan wolf populations may be leveling off, but one Michigan town has its own way of dealing with the hungry critters. From Ironwood, the story is here…
Artic Thawing Releases Ancient Methane Gas
Petroleum reserves are finding a way to reveal their locations as methane gas bubbles to the surface of frozen lakes in Alaska. More here…