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Boyne Thunder powerboats' roar returns to Northern Michigan waters this weekend
BOYNE CITY — The powerboats of Boyne Thunder are set to roar across Lake Charlevoix this weekend, July 12-13. This popular event, which attracts thousands of spectators to Northern Michigan, kicks off in Boyne City and spans 150 miles through Charlevoix, Elk Rapids, Northport, Harbor Springs and Bay Harbor.
Boyne City's Sidney Bush plays beyond her years for POY honor
BOYNE CITY — Boyne City freshman Sidney Bush didn’t really head into the 2024 softball season with a whole lot of goals and expectations attached. After all, she didn’t even really know where she would be playing. Would she be on varsity or junior varsity? Was she...
Treasured up-north fishing spot to be saved in Pigeon River forest
WOLVERINE, MI – Steps are underway to save a beloved warm-water fishing spot in the Pigeon River Country State Forest. Officials announced efforts will begin next month to ultimately make repairs to a dam that creates the 161-acre Cornwall Creek Flooding, a treasured Up North recreation area for decades. This is a reversal in course for the state, which initially planned to permanently drawdown the flooding and remove the dam.
Gaylord, Petoskey clinics to offer information on reinstating driver's license
GAYLORD — Due in part to changes in the law approved by the state legislature several years ago, drivers with a revoked or suspended license may have more options in getting their driving privileges reinstated. The Michigan Secretary of State along with community partners will be at two free...
Body contact advisory lifted for Richardi Park Beach in Antrim Co.
UPDATE 7/12/24 11:00 a.m. The Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) is lifting a beach advisory put into place Thursday based on testing conducted at Richardi Park in the Village of Bellaire, Antrim County. The advisory posting at the beach has been removed. 7/11/24 10:00 a.m. ANTRIM COUNTY — The Health Department of Northwest Michigan is issuing a beach advisory based on testing conducted on Wednesday at Richardi Park in Bellaire.
Shay Days celebrates Harbor Springs history, local inventor
HARBOR SPRINGS — The Harbor Springs Area Historical Society's longest-running event is back for its 26th year with the return of Shay Days July 12-13. Each year, the Harbor Springs Area Historical Society dedicates two days worth of events to education about Ephraim Shay, a famed inventor who retired in Harbor Springs.
Blissfest back for 2024 with music, more
HARBOR SPRINGS — A feeling of bliss is coming over the region, with the three-day Blissfest music festival returning to Northern Michigan this weekend. “We are thrilled to bring you this lineup of artists for a weekend in beautiful Northern Michigan," artistic director Caroline Barlow said on the festival's website. "We consider ourselves a true discovery festival; to do that, we must mine talent through the state of Michigan, across the country and around the globe. What has turned up this year are some true gems! All the artists we present are real masters of their craft, even if their names might be new to you. We can’t wait for you to be ‘wowed’ by all the talent to be found in three short days across 10 performance areas.”
Shark Week episode highlights dead zone killing fish, marine life in Indian River Lagoon
Bull sharks use the Indian River Lagoon as a nursery. Juveniles live in the lagoon for up to 8 years before moving to the ocean. A Shark Week crew found one dead and one diseased bull shark. Shark biologist blamed nutrient pollution that feeds algae blooms. When "Shark Week" scientists...
Was a Real Wolverine Ever Seen in the Town of Wolverine, Michigan?
Was a wolverine ever seen in the town of Wolverine, Michigan?. The area now called 'Wolverine' was settled in 1874 by Jacob Shook. In 1881 it was platted and named 'Torrey' but given a post office named 'Wolverine'. Why 'Wolverine'? Because it was the state animal, with the word believed to have been originated in the 1830s.
Reviewing the news: Stuck in the straits
July 10, 1924: North American gets off Gray’s Reef in Straits The big lake excursion steamer North American, carrying about 350 excursionists from Chicago to Duluth and back, which was hard and fast on Gray’s Reef in the Straits of Mackinac for twelve hours, Wednesday afternoon and night, was driven entirely across the...
Fairy Tale Home Could be Yours on Beautiful Torch Lake
This Norther Michigan house for sale certainly is unusual. And, if you have ever dreamed of having your forever fairy tale home, this has to be the one. Maybe you have thought of one day living your childhood dreams, this could be the magical journey you have always wanted. It's...
Check out which area baseball players made the All-Ski Valley teams
GAYLORD ― The Gaylord area was home to some of the most competitive baseball teams in Northern Michigan this season. All three area high school baseball teams turned in winning records, including both Ski Valley Conference schools, Gaylord St. Mary and Johannesburg-Lewiston. While chasing down the defending conference champions, Inland Lakes, turned out to be a bit too lofty of a goal to achieve for either squad, GSM and JoBurg both turned in succesful seasons on the diamond in 2024 and were rewarded when the All-SVC baseball honorees were announced recently.
Blake's, Gypsy Spirits team up for limited-edition Lavender Haze Gin
Blake's Hard Cider and Gypsy Spirits have teamed up again for a new summer spirit featuring summer flavors. The hard cider company based in Armada and the distillery in Petoskey will release Lavender Haze Gin with limited availability. Previously, the two companies have teamed up for a Triple Jam Vodka...
Michigan Club Honored by Business Group for Quality Work Environment
Birchwood Farms Golf & Country Club in Harbor Springs, Mich. has been selected by the National Association for Business Resources (NABR) as one of the 2024 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. Birchwood Farms is the only country club in Northern Michigan to receive the distinction. “This award is a testament to our efforts and motivates us to continue to improve and grow as a company,” says Paul Mazzaro, the club’s General Manager.
Little Traverse, Springvale townships to vote on Petoskey District Library millage renewal
PETOSKEY — This Aug. 6, voters in Little Traverse and Springvale townships will vote on whether or not to renew the Petoskey District Library's millage. The renewal request is for a 0.4 property mill to renew library services. If the vote is not passed, residents in those townships will not be able to use the library's services, director Val Meyerson told the News-Review.
Fairy Tale Home Could be Yours on Beautiful Torch Lake
This Norther Michigan house for sale certainly is unusual. And, if you have ever dreamed of having your forever fairy tale home, this has to be the one. Maybe you have thought of one day living your childhood dreams, this could be the magical journey you have always wanted. It's...
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