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Mark Wedel

Mark Wedel has been a freelance journalist since 1992, covering a bewildering variety of subjects. He also writes books on his epic bike rides across the country. He's written a book on one ride, "Mule Skinner Blues." For more information, see www.markswedel.com.

Mark Wedel's Latest Articles

New musical memories to be created at reunion for iconic Club Soda

By popular demand, a Club Soda reunion will bring back local rock bands of the '90s (mostly).

Island Festival to move near Growler Stadium, no longer in it

Island Fest, the reggae and Caribbean music and food festival will be near the Growlers Stadium, on a grassy field at Mayor's Riverfront Park.

Hemlocks line the banks at Tahquamenon Falls in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Aliens in the woods: Invasive species pose number one threat to Michigan forests

Despite what Smokey Bear may have told you, fires aren't the number one threat to forest ecosystems (at least not in Michigan). So what is? According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, invasive species are what we should be most worried about.

Hemlocks line the banks at Tahquamenon Falls in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Aliens in the woods: Invasive species pose number one threat to Michigan forests

Despite what Smokey Bear may have told you, fires aren't the number one threat to forest ecosystems (at least not in Michigan). So what is? According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, invasive species are what we should be most worried about.

Kristen Chesak
New face at the Arts Council is a familiar face to Kalamazoo arts scene

After a five month national search, the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo has named a new executive director. And she's no stranger to the Kalamazoo arts scene. 

Slowly but surely BC Vision is bringing about change

Battle Creek organizers say they are looking farther ahead in the future thanks to BC Vision.

Protected trail will help make bike rides better

A national group's goal to make every bike ride better helps make that come true in Kalamazoo.

Driver Ken Moody places a child seat.
Great Start program works hard to make sure parents and children have a ride

When Great Start in Battle Creek found out its usual cab service could not help get parents and children to a special event they turned to another company and a new relationship was born.

Hannah Hudson
The Japanese Knotweed: Don’t try to kill this invader on your own

A plant that evolved to grow on the side of a volcano is so hard to kill you shouldn't try it on your own.

Daniel Kastner, owner of The Reality Factory, 1977 Mopeds and Indigan
The Reality Factory: Where working together helps dreams come true

The Reality Factory, where bat-man skills are helpful and business dreams are coming true.

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