1. Michigan has a new state holiday to honor mothers of the men and women who serve our country. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan bill designating February 1 as “Blue Star Mother’s Day.” State senator Rick Outman introduced the Senate Bill from Six Lakes in March 2023. It was sent to the state house unanimously the following June. The first informal meeting of the Blue Star Mothers of America was held on February 1, 1942, in Flint. The organization now has more than 200 chapters and 6,000 members across the country.
2. The Muskegon Museum of History and Science announces a series of events featuring the renowned Paleo Joe, a celebrated paleontologist known for bringing the ancient world to life. Join the museum for fossil prep days where you’ll have the unique opportunity to watch Paleo Joe in action as he meticulously cleans and prepares fossils for an upcoming exhibit. These sessions are a …