In today's newsletter, Michigan to study whether state should have more nuclear power plants, Jocelyn Benson receives a presidential medal, and some winter adventure opportunities coming up. |
And with that, the Detroit Lions' season comes to an end. |
The Lions went into their final game knowing playoffs were off the table due to a loss from the Los Angeles Rams. But that didn't stop them from defeating the Green Bay Packers, earning a winning season (9-8) and knocking their arch rival out of the playoffs.
A huge highlight from yesterday night - Jamaal Williams matched Barry Sanders’ club record for rushing TDs in season. Looking into the future, the Detroit Lions’ 2023 regular-season opponents are officially set.
Our sports writer Kyle Meinke puts it best: "Dan Campbell said the 2022 Detroit Lions would be the team that can, and will. Then they went on to become the team that did, and has."
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How dreary is Michigan? Grand Rapids has had 5 minutes of sunshine this month |
Much of Michigan has gotten minimal daily sunshine recently, but we hadn’t realized how far down the sun tally we’d fallen until the National Weather Service reminded us with a dim little factoid: “In the first 5 days of January, we have recorded 5 minutes of sunshine in southeast Grand Rapids. Our last half-sunny day was December 28. Our last mostly sunny day? A month ago, December 4.” From sky to water: We are in the seasonal decline of the Great Lakes water levels. The water levels decline from August through March, and then rise from March to July. Lake Superior lost 1 trillion gallons last month.
Speaking of the Great Lakes:Recent rollbacks of Trump-era federal water laws are unlikely to change much about how Michigan’s waterways are regulated, though experts say the move will enhance water protections around the Great Lakes and across the rest of the country. |
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| Michigan to study whether state should have more nuclear power plants |
Something for consideration: Michigan lawmakers and utility regulators want to know the pros and cons of building more nuclear energy generation, both for the economy and the environment. The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) this week asked for proposals for an independent feasibility study on nuclear energy generation in the state. Another topic for the state: Damar Hamlin's on-field cardiac arrest reiterates the need for emergency plans at Michigan schools. Coaches in Michigan are required to be CPR certified. Automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, are not required, but more schools have added them. And Michigan doesn’t require athletic trainers to be on site for all sporting events.
From the DNR: The Department of Natural Resources stocked 624,205 fish weighing 7.8 tons total in Michigan waters during fall 2022, here's where. |
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| ‘A true leader,’ Michigan SOS Jocelyn Benson receives presidential medal |
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal – the nation’s second-highest civilian award – in a Washington ceremony on Friday. Her official citation recognized Benson as an “undaunted and unflinching” official displaying “exemplary public service to advance free and fair elections.”. Adding to the workload: When Michigan’s legislature reconvenes Jan. 11, it’s already eyeing a more rigorous schedule than the year prior, with the House alone anticipated to meet more than double the amount of session days it did in 2022. Reopening: A state investigation will open again to consider criminal charges for a Republican group of fake Electoral College voters who tried to subvert Michigan’s 2020 election. |
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| Some winter adventure opportunities |
Hike at night: Charlevoix is bringing some magic to winter’s long, dark nights with candlelight hikes this season. Hosted by Charlevoix Recreation and Visit Charlevoix, the candle-lit hikes will be held on Friday evenings through Feb. 24. Annual Ice Sculpture Festival:Downtown Tecumseh will soon get a whole lot cooler during its 14th Annual Ice Sculpture Festival. The festival, on Saturday, Jan. 21, and Sunday, Jan. 22, will feature more than 50 ice sculptures sponsored by businesses in the area. Zehnder’s Snowfest will return Jan. 25, through Sunday, Jan. 29. Snowfest, billed as one of North America’s top snow and ice sculpting events, has taken place in Frankenmuth for the past 31 years, featuring larger-than-life snow sculptures and beautifully detailed ice carvings. |
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I hope the weekend treated you well, now back to business. You can always find the latest Michigan news at MLive.com. And perhaps you're ready to become an MLive subscriber.
Have a great week!
— Jamie Rewerts |
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