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North Star Reach Camp Receives $600,000 Matching Grant

North Star Reach Camp Receives $600,000 Matching Grant

The medical specialty camp near Pinckney provides free, transformative experiences for children with serious health challenges North Star Reach, a medical specialty camp providing free, life-changing experiences for children with serious health challenges, has received a generous $600,000 matching grant from The Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation. Every dollar donated will be matched, doubling ...

STN Staff

Eastern Michigan University professor leads effort to better characterize the impact of protein on lifespan

Eastern Michigan University professor leads effort to better characterize the impact of protein on lifespan

New publication explores protein’s role beyond muscle health, addressing cardiometabolic health, frailty, bone strength, and weight management By Melissa Thrasher Eastern Michigan University School of Health Sciences professor John Carbone, Ph.D., is the lead author of a newly published article examining the broader effects of dietary protein on health across the lifespan. The article, titled “Exploring Opportunities ...

Doug Marrin

How Many Moose Are on the Loose in Michigan’s U.P.?

How Many Moose Are on the Loose in Michigan’s U.P.?

Scientists and wildlife experts are teaming up to track and study Michigan’s moose, aiming to uncover why their population growth has slowed in recent years. By Doug Marrin A new research project is set to explore why Michigan’s Upper Peninsula moose population has seen stagnated growth over the past decade. Led by the Michigan Department ...

Cynthia Reynolds

Holocaust Survivor, Friend of Anne Frank, and U-M Professor Emeritus Irene Butter’s Lifelong Mission to Share Her Story

Holocaust Survivor, Friend of Anne Frank, and U-M Professor Emeritus Irene Butter’s Lifelong Mission to Share Her Story

Washtenaw Resident Irene Butter Continues to Share Her Holocaust Story and Advocate for Human Rights By Cynthia Furlong Reynolds “I didn’t ask to go through the Holocaust, but I was saved through the miracles of luck and the love and determination of my Pappi,” says retired U-M professor Irene Hasenberg Butter, 94. “I learned that ...

Saline Area Schools says it’s “following the national messaging”

Saline Area Schools says it’s “following the national messaging”

Saline Area Schools assures the district community its taking the appropriate steps to protect student privacy. In his Feb. 7 Community Message, Saline Superintendent Stephen Laatsch addressed some issues around immigration and gender identity. The community message is like an e-newsletter to the school district community. This part of his message came under the heading ...

From Geostrategy to Diplomacy, Dexter Students take on the United Nations

From Geostrategy to Diplomacy, Dexter Students take on the United Nations

Dexter High School was well represented at the recent University of Michigan Model United Nations Conference called “MUNUM XXXVIII.” Twelve of Dexter High School’s (DHS) Model United Nations Delegates attended the four day conference from January 16-19th. The event is described as a “Model U.N. conference dedicated to providing high school students a space to engage with ...

Steven Sheldon

High School Talent Shines in Croswell Opera House’s Into The Woods

High School Talent Shines in Croswell Opera House’s Into The Woods

A remarkable all-area production brings Sondheim’s classic to life with standout performances and heartfelt moments. Photo: Zoelle Blackmon (JC/LISD Academy) and Abigail Lipsitz (Saline High School), operating the puppet for Milky White, are pictured with Aiden Ketola (Adrian High School) as Jack, A.J. Landingham (a homeschool student from Carleton) as the Baker, and Savanah Hernandez (Liberty ...