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Ceremony remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice for country
GAYLORD — Despite cloudy skies and a persistent rain, Ron LeBourdais of the Ralph Holewinski VFW Post 1518 welcomed everyone to the Memorial Day ceremony in Gaylord by reminding them of the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Veterans Day, which occurs in November, is designed to honor...
Revealed: How to Win Carnival Games at Michigan Fairs and Festivals
It's always fun heading to your local county fair or community festival. Think about events like the Ionia Free Fair, the Cherry Festival in Traverse City or the Venetian Festival in Charlevoix. It's part of summer. In addition to the rides and food, you can certainly count on the carnival...
Board of Health declines to appeal COVID-19 ruling, Murphy vows to continue legal battle
CHARLEVOIX — In a unanimous decision, the Health Department of Northwest Michigan's Board of Health opted not to appeal Otsego County Judge Colin Hunter's recent ruling that questioned the constitutionality of certain state statutes used to enforce COVID-19 restrictions during the pandemic. Judge Hunter's ruling stemmed from a lawsuit...
Debate over property tax millage reduction for OCCOA continues
GAYLORD — Earlier this month, the Otsego County Board of Commissioners signed off on a measure that will have the voters decide on whether to renew a property tax millage to fund the Otsego County Commission on Aging for the next five years. The county board approved the ballot...
Boil water advisory lifted for Village of Central Lake
If you live in the Village of Central Lake-you no longer have to boil your water. The boil water advisory was first issued on May 21st. Before drinking tap water-make sure to run any pipes, faucets or drinking fountains for at least five minutes to flush them out. Also-make sure to get rid of any ice, coffee, or food that was made with the contaminated water.
Drone will help keep Petoskey marina clean this summer
PETOSKEY — Through a partnership with the Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, the City of Petoskey will have the use of a drone this summer to help keep the marina clean of plastic and floating debris. City manager Shane Horn explained how the Pixie Drone will be in...
United Against Hate program set for June 10 in Petoskey
PETOSKEY — The nonprofit organization Northern Michigan Against Hate (NOMIAH), in partnership with the Petoskey District Library, will host a presentation at 7 p.m. on June 10 called “An Evening with Mark Totten — Identifying and Reporting Acts of Hate.”. The event, which will take place at...
Thousands gather for annual Morel Mushroom Festival
BOYNE CITY — The 64th Annual National Morel Mushroom Festival in Boyne City attracted thousands of visitors over the weekend with a variety of culinary and carnival delights. The popular festival featured morel tastings, a competitive hunt to see who could gather the most morels, educational seminars, an arts...
Secretary of State mobile office to visit OCCOA building on May 28
GAYLORD — The Otsego County Commission on Aging is partnering with the Michigan Secretary of State (SOS) to bring an SOS Mobile Office to its facility in Gaylord. The first SOS Mobile Office visit to Otsego County is scheduled for 10 am. until 3 p.m. on May 28 at the commission on aging (OCCOA) building, 1165 Elkview Dr., in the upper level. Additional visits are also planned for July 23 and Sept. 24. Appointments are encouraged and can be made by calling the OCCOA Advocacy Department at (989) 732-9977.
Memorial Day roundup: Find parades and ceremonies in Northern Michigan
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — On Monday, May 27, people will gather in graveyards, at memorials and in downtown processionals to honor veterans who were killed while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day will be observed in several solemn ceremonies across Northern Michigan:. Emmet County. Petoskey: The Carl...
Historic general store in Northern Michigan modernizes to meet community’s needs
WALLOON LAKE, MI - A quaint lake town in Northern Michigan just opened a major shopping upgrade for locals and visitors. A general store has operated in some form or fashion dating back to the turn of the 20th century in the downtown Walloon Lake community. After a fire destroyed...
Explore Michigan's Natural Wonders: Raven Hill's 'Under Michigan & Beyond' Exhibit Opens This Saturday
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Harbor Springs council passes new zoning code despite public pushback
HARBOR SPRINGS — A zoning code update that’s been in the works since 2022 was approved by the Harbor Springs City Council on Monday, despite more than 800 people signing a petition against it. The contentious update resulted in several hours' worth of public feedback across multiple meetings,...
City projects continue to take shape
PETOSKEY — The city’s busy construction season continues to make progress, with multiple projects underway across Petoskey. City manager Shane Horn updated the Petoskey City Council on the various projects during their meeting on Monday. “As you know we are very busy on getting projects going to make...
Here are the top performers from Otsego County from May 13-May 19
GAYLORD — Another week, another long list of noteworthy performances from Otsego County athletes. Catch up with the top performers from last week from Gaylord, Gaylord St. Mary and Johannesburg-Lewiston sports: SOFTBALL ...
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