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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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New watershed discovery center set to open in Petoskey
PETOSKEY - A grand opening next month for an educational space in Emmet County. The Ruth Tucker Ayers Watershed Discovery Center will open on June 1st in Petoskey. Guests will be able to view aquariums, experiment with a watershed simulator, experience augmented reality for learning at the new center. The Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council aims to give the public hands on learning when it comes to education about northern Michigan’s waterways. “It’s been a dream of the organization for a long time to take advantage of our downtown location,” says Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council Executive Director Heather Huffstutler. “And want to be able to offer the public a place to experience not just the work of the watershed council, but also, the wealth and the importance of our our region’s natural water resources.” A grand opening celebration will be held at the center from noon to 2 on June 1st.
NLEA announces annual award winners
BOYNE FALLS — The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA) hosted its 2024 Northern Lakes Economic Symposium and Showcase on May 17 at Boyne Mountain Resort. Nearly 300 business and community leaders and state and federal officials were in attendance at the symposium, which included keynote speeches from Brian Britton, president and CEO of Kilwins Chocolates Franchise, and Jake Manthei, president of Aster Brands.
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...
Woman Pleads Not Guilty, Another Skips Court in Emmet County Animal Cruelty Case
EMMET COUNTY, Mich. — In a recent animal cruelty case in Emmet County, one woman pleaded not guilty while another failed to appear in court. On Thursday, Deborah Palcowski entered a not guilty plea to charges of animal cruelty and lying to a peace officer. If convicted, she faces up to nine years in prison. Authorities recovered 48 cats and two dogs from her residence in April.
‘Still a need for public servants’: Emmet County candidates running for public office in August
EMMET COUNTY — Emmet County Clerk Suzanne Kanine recently provided a list of candidates who will be seeking office in the Aug. 6 primary election. The full list is available to view at emmetcounty.org. The list includes candidates for the state legislature, countywide offices, county commissioner seats, township offices,...
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