Springtime has finally arrived and that means one thing: maple syrup.

Well, perhaps maple syrup is not the first thing brought to mind, but it certainly is for the employees at Hartwick Pines State Park.

On Saturday, the park, 4216 Ranger Road, in Grayling, will be hosting its annual Maple Sugar Day.

Virginia Adams has been smoking for about five years, but the McBain junior said recent federal legislation may provide the motivation she needs to quit.

Beginning April 1, the per-pack federal excise tax on manufactured cigarettes will rise to $1 from 39 cents, raising retail cigarette prices about 20 percent nationwide.

Central Michigan University alumnus Josh Glew said he knows what students want.

Which is why on Nov. 15, Glew bought Bellacino’s Pizza and Grinders, 4125 E. Blue Grass Road, and in four days turned it into Mancino’s Italian Eatery.

“Everybody wants value,” he said.