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Lansing Herald Announces New Staff Joining for the Summer
In our rededication to bringing up beat news, stories, insights and information from Main St. to your street the Lansing Herald is proud to announce it's summer season writers and reporters. These writers will bring new perspectives and initiatives to the Lansing Herald readers while maintaining the integrity upon which this publication was built. We welcome these high school students one and all to The Lansing Herald.
Community Reporters
Scarlett Eberhardt - Haslett
Meghan Ford - Mason
Mallory Duffy - Williamston
Contributing Content Creators
Nate Carmody
Evan Hagerman
Dora Henry
Genevieve Hills
Jen Hollingworth
Quinn Sellek
Ava Zimmerman
Wildfires Ravage Up North DNR crews battling wildfire southeast of Grayling
DNR firefighters and local partners are battling a 1,000-acre wildfire in Crawford County. The fire is located about 4 miles southeast of Grayling in Grayling Township, near Staley Lake Road.
The wildfire is moving to the west and southwest and threatens multiple buildings. Evacuations are being conducted by emergency personnel. Shelter for evacuees is available at the Grayling Middle School gymnasium, 500 Spruce Street in Grayling, and the Beaver Creek Township Hall, 8888 S. Grayling Road.
Multiple closures are in place:
- Northbound and southbound lanes of I-75 between 4 Mile Road Exit 251 to Down River Road Exit 256 are closed.
- Staley Lake Road from M-72 to 4 Mile Road is closed.
- Wilderness Trail from Keystone Landing Road to Staley Lake Road is closed.
- Staley Lake Beach and Neff Lake Beach are closed.
Avoid the area to give crews room to work on suppressing the fire. A Temporary Flight Restriction is in place for a 5-mile perimeter around the fire at heights below 5,000 feet. Do not fly aircraft or drones in this area.
The wildfire has produced an abundance of smoke. Visibility may be reduced on roadways – drive with care in affected areas. Limit exposure to wildfire smoke by staying indoors with windows shut, especially if you have asthma or another respiratory condition.
Michigan State Police, USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, South Branch Fire Department and Beaver Creek Fire Department personnel are assisting the DNR with fighting the fire.
Ground crews, heavy equipment, a Michigan State Police helicopter, and four USDA Forest Service fire boss planes and a Type 1 helicopter have been assigned to help suppress the fire. Aircraft will scoop water from Neff Lake, Shellenbarger Lake and Lake Margrethe.
The fire cause has not yet been determined.
Michigan is currently experiencing unprecedented hot and dry conditions for this time of year, causing extreme fire danger. The DNR recommends these actions to reduce the risk of wildfire:
- Never leave a fire unattended, even for a moment.
- Check first to see if conditions permit open burning at Michigan.gov/BurnPermit.
- Always put fires out completely with water. Drench, stir with a shovel and drench again.
- Don't park hot equipment over dry grass on the roadside, which can ignite.
- More information is available at Michigan.gov/PreventWildfires.
The DNR will share fire updates via news releases and on the department Twitter account at Twitter.com/MichiganDNR.
Get to Know....Tattoo Artist Amber Kirby
We invite you to get to know Amber Kirby, tattoo artist at Ink’d Tattoo Studio near the intersection of Zimmer and Grand River). Her passions are music, oddities, horror movies, paranormal research, and spending time with FAMILY. Tattoo-wise, she has 18 years of experience and is skilled in all styles. She loves to tattoo watercolor, trash polka/abstract, new school and detailed pieces.
Kirby’s view on tattoos are that they are empowering, emotional and healing tools. “It can be the thing to help somebody heal from a trauma or a loss… help you celebrate your new self, or a way to show people who you are. I am the only person in the world that can offer that service on a very literal level.”
Specializing in more than traditional tattoos Kirby can tattoo eyebrows, complete cover-ups on old tattoos and she offers ear piercings for children. When asked about what is that she enjoys most about her role as a tattoo artist, Amanda explained it best “Being able to make an impact in peoples lives. I like to be the tattooer that cares, that provides a comfortable tattoo setting and makes sure the customer has a great positive experience!”
If you are interested in booking Amber you can reach her at 334-704-6736 or email her at amberkirbyart@gmail.com. To see her work search “Amber Kirby Art” on Facebook.
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