Those planning to stay in a state park campground or shelter next November will have to wait until just before their trip to make the reservation. The Department of Natural Resources is moving to a new reservation system in November 2013, so the current system is only taking reservations through …

The American Red Cross is continuing its efforts to reschedule cancelled blood drives and increase donor turnout to help replenish blood supplies following Superstorm Sandy. Through Wednesday, the destructive storm has forced the cancellation of about 360 Red Cross blood drives in 13 states, including Michigan, and the District of …