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Cheboygan County man arrested after meth and fentanyl found during traffic stop
OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- A Cheboygan County man was arrested last week after authorities found methamphetamine and fentanyl pills during a traffic stop, according to Michigan State Police. State police said that Garret Key, 26, of Afton, was arrested Thursday during a traffic stop in Otsego County. Also in...
Cheboygan County home listings asked for less money in July – see the current median price here
CHEBOYGAN COUNTY — The median home in Cheboygan County listed for $399,225 in July, down 0.2% from the previous month's $399,900, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to July 2023, the median home list price increased 10.9% from $359,900. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale in Cheboygan County,...
Area residents invited to attend Medicare info meetings
Senior centers across northeast Michigan are hosting free, interactive informational meetings on Medicare. Region 9 Area Agency on Aging has partnered with local area commissions/councils on aging and other agencies throughout the region to hold the presentations Wednesday, beginning at 10 a.m. Interested persons are welcome to walk into their...
Indian River to expand sewage system thanks to $15M in funding
CHEBOYGAN COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Indian River community is expanding its sewage system into residential areas. It comes at a price tag of $15 million. The project will double capacity at Tuscarora Township's treatment plant. Half the funds come from federal grants and earmarks, with the rest from grassroots...
Cheboygan County election results: Ross tops sheriff field as Cavitt survives GOP challenge
CHEBOYGAN — Cheboygan County Deputy Sheriff Todd Ross topped three other candidates in a closely contested race to become the next sheriff of Cheboygan County. Unofficial results showed that Ross earned 2,632 votes to finish ahead of county undersheriff Josh Ginop with 2,165 votes while John Studer had 745 votes. William Fitzpatrick received 132...
Tour Black River sturgeon hatchery for free Aug 17
Anyone wanting a close-up look at lake sturgeon or to learn more about what goes into rearing this unique fish species is encouraged to take advantage of free hatchery tours at the Black River facility Saturday, Aug. 17. Tours will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the facility, located northwest of Onaway.
Good Samaritan rescues man from burning car in Cheboygan Co.
A Good Samaritan pulled a man to safety Monday, following a fiery single-vehicle crash south of Mackinaw City. According to the Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Office, a husband and wife from Drummond Island were headed north on US-31, and were on the ramp to merge onto I-75 when their SUV left the roadway, crashed into a couple of large trees and started on fire.
Two injured in fiery crash on US-31 as car slams into trees, catches fire
CHEBOYGAN COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Two people are recovering in the hospital with serious injuries after a car they were in went off the road in Mackinaw Township, ran into trees then caught fire after one of those trees fell on top of it. The Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Office said...
Crash in Cheboygan County leads to vehicle fire, serious injuries
A car accident on U.S. 31 in Mackinaw Township left a vehicle a burnt shell after a tree fell on it after impact. The 2012 Chevrolet Equinox was traveling north on US-31 on the on ramp heading to merge onto N. I-75 when it ran off the roadway to the left, striking a couple of large trees and coming to an uncontrolled rest.
Misconduct allegations made against Undersheriff Ginop, Cheboygan County Sheriff's Office
CHEBOYGAN — An investigation from the Michigan State Police has revealed allegations against Cheboygan County Undersheriff Josh Ginop, currently a candidate for sheriff, and questions about how the department handled the matter when it was first reported. According to recordings and statements, Ginop forcibly touched the wife of a fellow officer on two separate occasions in 2013. The officer and his wife reported the incident to then-Sheriff Dale Clarmont, who retired in January 2023. ...
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