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Michigan town adjusts to life with ‘ghost newsroom,’ as local papers wither
Cheboygan’s newspaper no longer has a journalist to cover news in the Up North community. Residents now turn to Facebook posts to keep up with local happenings. Lack of journalists in Cheboygan and other Michigan communities make it difficult to know what government is doing. CHEBOYGAN --- They painted...
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...
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,...
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...
Reviewing the news: New captain in town
May 26, 1924: The Tribune is in its new home Although the complete machinery for publishing the Tribune has not yet arrived due to slow transportation conditions, the Tribune today moved into its new home in the Ottawa Hotel Block and will shortly be publishing under far better conditions than ever. The offices located...
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...
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.
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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.
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.
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