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You are currently viewing web sites, articles and information for Northwest Michigan. If you would like to view web sites for the entire state of Michigan, click for the Absolute Michigan home page! Chase, Michigan Search ResultsPages & ArticlesImpacts of Potential SBC Purchase of AT&T The Detroit Free Press reports that SBC Communications Inc.'s proposed purchase of AT&T Corp ($16 billion) could change Michigan's telecommunications industry substantially. In addition to creating the nation's largest telecommunications company, the purchase could impact thousands of Michigan workers and possibly raise rates for business customers. The deal remains to be approved.Hotel Pontchartrain Purchased, To Be Renovated The Detroit Free Press reports that Detroit's Hotel Pontchartrain has been purchased by Shubh Hotels Detroit LLC (a Florida-based group of investors) just weeks before it was to have been auctioned off. The new owners plan to renovate the Pontchartain top to bottom, a few floors at a time and the hotel will remain open throughout the renovation. Google to Purchase GM Google announced at 12:01 AM, April 1, 2005 it will purchase a controlling interest in General Motors. The Internet giant plans numerous enhancements to the offerings of the world's largest automaker including the 2006 GM Coogle featuring an MP3 player with the ability to download 23 simultaneous music streams and the top-secret "SRCH nGine", reputed to burn free AOL CDs rather than gas. Internet Aids in 2nd Home Purchases Up North The Detroit Free Press has an in-depth feature that explores how the internet is saving time, reducing long-distance phone bills and driving miles and making buyers aware of properties they wouldn't otherwise know of. Last year, 74% of home buyers used the Internet in their search. That's up from 37% in 1999 and just 2% a decade ago. Two Big Recreational Land Purchases in Marquette The Mining Journal reports that Marquette Township and the city of Marquette now own the majority of the Carp River valley area following two recent land purchases. The region includes the roughly 300-acre Marquette Mountain ski & recreational area and the township hopes to work with the city on a cooperative, comprehensive plan for the valley area. College Students: Consider Home Purchase Over Renting The MSU State News has a feature on 23-year-old Michigan State University anthropology senior Kate Nault. Rather than rent, Nault purchased a home that she shares with roommates. The article makes a compelling case for ownership. DNR Asks for Funds to Aid in Big Rock Purchase The Traverse City Record-Eagle reports that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is asking the Natural Resources Trust Fund for millions of dollars to help finance a purchase of more than 500 acres that comprise the former Big Rock nuclear plant. The hundreds of acres of pristine wilderness and one mile of undisturbed Lake Michigan shoreline provide good reason for the state's interest... Photo Friday: Box Turtle by StormchaserMike Mike says that box turtles are relatively uncommon. The photo is part of his Cass Lake set. Other sets include outside birds and Josephine the Friendly Squirrel. As you might imagine, Mike also has a number of storm photos (and videos on his YouTube channel) Photo Friday: Fleeting Monster by postpurchase postpurchase says that he had to pull over into the Lodi Township hall parking lot on his way home last night in order to get a few shots of these massive supercells pounding Monroe County (part of a system that produced record rains in Alpena). From rare orchids to old bottles to lost ruins to intriguing experiments, I'm confident you'll find something of interest in his photos. dock (July 4, 2008 on Whitmore Lake), photo by postpurchase. Detroit Tigers pennant chase is something to roar about For all the upheaval going on around this bruised piece of the Midwest, the Tigers' little piece of it has almost become a separate reality. And they've received such a boost from their fan base that they can't help but wear the Detroit name with pride. Chase WebsitesMichigan Wild Turkey Hunters Association
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