Michigan
Michigan’s Dragon Trail gets $1M grant to reach finish line in 2023
WHITE CLOUD, MI – The stage has been set for the completion of Michigan’s Dragon Path at Hardy Dam.
On Wednesday, the Newaygo County Board of Commissioners appropriated $1.05 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to fund the completion of the venture, which includes 11 segments forming a 47-mile loop round Hardy Pond in Newaygo and Mecosta counties.
Twenty-two miles are already open to the general public with greater than 12 miles in Newaygo County and greater than eight miles in Mecosta County.
Path builders with Spectrum Path Design LLC are within the technique of constructing 14 extra miles of path. Later this Fall, a 7.6-mile connection between Newaygo State Park and Brower County Park will open to the general public.
Venture officers hope to have all building accomplished in 2023 due to the newly allotted funds. It is going to be the fruits of greater than 10 years of labor.
Most notably, the cash will permit for the creation of a totally ADA-accessible mile of path beginning at Huge Prairie Township’s Operators Park on the East facet of Hardy Dam.
“It is vital that folks of all talents can expertise Michigan’s Dragon at Hardy Dam. This mile of accessible path will permit wheelchair accessibility, and the trailhead will embody handicapped parking so everybody can discover the Dragon Path,” mentioned Nick Smith, Newaygo County Parks Director Earlier this 12 months, the Mecosta County Board of Commissioners additionally allotted funds, which implies the venture is now absolutely funded.
The primary half of building was funded by many beneficiant donors and group companions by means of fundraising and grants. Most just lately, funds had been acquired from the DNR Belief Fund Grant Program which was utilized to fund two building phases.
Firstly of this venture, Michigan State College accomplished an financial influence examine that estimated a greater than $4 million annual financial influence to the area because of the addition of the Dragon Path.
Eating places, campgrounds, and different companies have been reporting new guests to the realm because of the path, based on a information launch.
“This venture is essential to fulfill our area’s rising leisure and tourism demand. The financial influence we’re already seeing from this venture made it a precedence for Newaygo County to finish the Dragon Path,” mentioned County Administrator Chris Wren.
Updates for the venture could be discovered on Fb and at www.thedragon.us.
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12 road closures scheduled this week across Michigan
Michigan
Lansing Hit-And-Run: 11 People Hit By 'Drunk Suspect' In Michigan's Watertown Township, 3 Confirmed Dead
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Following a hit-and-run collision in Watertown Township, two adults and a kid have died.
The collision occurred close to Corrison and Wacousta Roads. A female driver from Gratiot County struck 11 people in all while they were making their way to their grandparents’ home, according to law enforcement, which they confirmed to News 10.
According to the police, the woman who struck the gathering of individuals left the scene but was later found and placed under arrest. Police believe alcohol played a role, as reported by WILX. Due to an ongoing investigation, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has closed the route overnight, the website reported.
The suspect who reportedly fled the scene was later apprehended and detained, as per Fox 47 News.
Michigan
2025 four-star OL Michael Carroll includes Michigan in top 4
We’ve seen the Michigan Wolverines prioritize smash football and target talented offensive line in Sherrone Moore’s first off-season as head coach, and a top target for Michigan just included the reigning National Champs in his top 4.
On Saturday afternoon, On3 National recruiting expert Hayes Fawcett reported that Michigan was in the top 4 for four-star 2025 offensive linemen Michael Carroll, along with Penn State, Georgia and Alabama.
On the 247 Composite, Carroll, a native of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, is ranked just outside the top 200 in the 2025 class, along with 11th among interior offensive linemen and eighth among recruits from his home state.
Carroll made an impromptu visit to Michigan this past Fall the day after the Michigan State win, and he got the chance to meet head coach Sherrone Moore and offensive line coach Grant Newsome in a recent spring visit. If the four-star linemen were to commit to Michigan, he’d be the second O-Line commit in the class, joining four-star in-state OL Avery Gach.
Carroll’s interest in Michigan is not a surprise, considering the Wolverines have garnered a reputation as being a place for young offensive linemen to develop into NFL players, all while dominating in the trenches en route to a ton of success over the last three seasons.
“They were completely dominant,” Carroll said about Michigan after that visit. “They were extremely explosive and powerful out of their stances. When I was at Michigan’s camp, that’s one thing coach Moore taught me. Seeing them do it was special. I could see myself fitting in there as a guard.”
Carroll said an interview with The Wolverine last month ($) that Michigan is “up there with Alabama, Georgia and a couple of others right now.” There’s not a clear timeline for when he’ll make a decision, but we’ll keep you updated as his recruitment continues.
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