Spring is here, finally

By Noah Shepardson

Edited By: Dan Schultz and Trisha VanKoughnett

With temperatures well into the 60’s and rain showers a regular occurrence, it seems that spring has finally come to Central Michigan.

The snow is gone, the smell of fresh cut grass is in the air and the sound of birds chirping are always the tell tale signs that spring is here. Spring officially started March 21, but it has taken a little longer for Michigan to get the memo. On March 21, the temperature only rose to only 32 F, which is a far cry from the high of 69 F on Wednesday according to the National Weather Service’s website.

The ritual of spring cleaning has also begun for most residents of the area.

Karen Virta, a Kingsford Junior at Central Michigan University, and her housemates have already begun the process of cleaning out the stored winter rubbish. “This week we finally cleaned our entire house from top to bottom. It’s been so nice out, that after we finished cleaning, we grilled hamburgers and hot dogs with our neighbors”, said Virta.

Along with cleaning, spring also marks the beginning of spring fishing. Fishing licenses are available at Walmart, Meijer and other local party stores. Fees range from $1 to $48 for non-resident applicants. The basic unrestricted fishing license, which costs $28, allows anglers to fish for any species of fish which includes trout and salmon. Regulation on size and weight can be found on the Department of Natural Resource’s website.

“Fishing in the spring for trout and bluegill is something I have been doing since I was a little kid,” said Mount Pleasant resident Micha Foken.

Fishing, however, may be a wet experience this weekend as rain is expected for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures, on the other hand, will remain in the mid 60s.