Independent News Harbor Springs

02/10/2024

This Sunday, February 11, The Highlands at Harbor Springs is once again generously offering “Ski Today for a Better Tomorrow” as part of their greater initiative to promote awareness around environmental issues in northern Michigan. Discounted lift tickets, rentals, and twin zips will be offered, with all proceeds from lift tickets going to LTC and The Watershed Council. We hope to see you out there!

Check out The Highlands website, linked in their bio or here: https://www.highlandsharborsprings.com/events/ski-today-for-a-better-tomorrow to learn more.

02/04/2024

Headline a bit misleading; 15% of counties in U.S. have some sort of restriction OR moratorium. Great visuals in article though.

A USA TODAY analysis shows that America’s power grid has a growing gap between what we need and what we’ll allow

01/23/2024

TRAVERSE CITY — In 2014, Russ Knopp, who operates Comfort Keepers, a successful business that provides in-home care to seniors in northern Michigan, ventured out of his comfort zone.

01/08/2024

Check out how many cell towers are in your area with this simple tool (updated 12/3/23)

01/08/2024

BEGIN this now, if you already are doing this you are way ahead of others.

11/17/2023

to catch you up...

10/07/2023

And, so should our School Administrators.
Harbor Springs High School Traverse City Record-Eagle Detroit Free Press

Read the full Commission report here: fcc.gov/ecfs/document/101368386223/4

Note: "RF radiation" stands for radiofrequency radiation, more colloquially known as "wireless radiation." Wireless radiation is emitted by cell towers, WiFi routers, Bluetooth, cell phones, and other wireless devices.

09/15/2023

Remember...if you are visiting the city of Harbor Springs, Michigan. Always pack your ear plugs.

HSIN has been looking at the effects of Noise on living beings. In Northern Michigan Summer allows us to spend time, Much Needed time- outside relaxing, gardening/barbecuing & exercising. We are studying the growing nuisance of human made noise. If you have chosen Up North to live/retire you know how our towns also attract/swell with folks who leave the city life to either visit or to stay in their "second homes". Science shows that noise has increased exponentially across the nation & so, the Costs it has on health & welfare of all living beings: costs on mental & physical health. "People living with noise pollution may feel irritable, on edge, frustrated, or angry. If a person feels they cannot control the amount of noise in their environment, its impact on their mental health intensifies." Harbor Springs wants to know how you view noise nuisance; Airplane Traffic, Gas powered Leaf blowers, altered exhaust on vehicles, Construction noise/pounding, fireworks, etc.
Please take 3 minutes to provide "THOUGHTFUL" feedback. The survey provided by the city of Harbor Springs will assist in helping to protect the Livability & Peaceful nature of Northern Michigan that draws folks to visit or stay. Quick 3 question survey will be closing soon; please consider giving "HELPFUL" feedback. Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HSNoise

08/26/2023

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08/11/2023

Getting a crescendo of comments about the lack of governance regarding work being done on building projects, fencing and permit application problems. Reinforcing existing ordinances is lacking yet more & more zoning variances allowances continue. Word is that if you do not like the rule just go to the Harbor Springs boards and they will allow you to do a "work around".
Continue to send examples on to Independent News Harbor Springs we are compiling a list to publish.
Thanks! Have a quiet, restorative weekend. People are finally going back to their homes!