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Looking Back: Pier work and suffrage in Charlevoix
CHARLEVOIX — After four weeks devoted to the 75th anniversary of the opening of Charlevoix’s current lower channel bridge, it’s time for a little catch-up from 150, 100 and 50 years ago. On July 4, 1874, the Charlevoix Sentinel reported that the two south pier 40-foot construction cribs that had been laid on the...
Charlevoix gears up for 94th annual Venetian Festival
CHARLEVOIX — The 94th annual Charlevoix Venetian Festival will run this year from July 20-27. With both national and local musical acts performing in three waterfront parks, a Kids' Day, a dozen athletic tournaments, two nights of fireworks and the popular Venetian boat parade, there is something for everyone at the popular Charlevoix festival.
Elk Rapids residents voice concerns over harbor renovation plans, seek clarity
ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich., (WPBn/WGTU) -- A community project is causing controversy in Antrim County. While nothing is set in stone regarding work to the Elk Rapids Harbor, the village council is urging people to get their facts straight. It's a project that is still years down the line, but what...
The Art of Antrim County: Jeff Krino
BELLAIRE – “An ode to rust,” he called it. Revealing the often times unseen beauty created by the process of our earth reclaiming what is rightfully hers.” Jeff Krino is a man who believes in art. Not just for its beauty and the emotions it evokes, but for its positive effect on the community.
New roof for Charlevoix City Hall among 7 historic preservation projects to win grants in Michigan
What’s happening: Historic preservation projects in the communities of Charlevoix and Coldwater are among seven such projects to receive a total of $250,000 in grants from the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), it was recently announced. The awards were made possible by the federal Historic Preservation Fund-Certified Local Government (CLG) program as administered by the SHPO.
Art in the Park returns to Petoskey on July 20
PETOSKEY — Pennsylvania Park will be packed with ceramics, paintings, jewelry and more on Saturday as Art in the Park returns for the 38th year. The juried, fine arts fair draws in approximately 120 artists from around the country to sell their work. The list of mediums represented this year includes fiber, graphic, jewelry, glass, mixed media, painting and pottery.
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