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Alcohol believed to be a factor in Northern Michigan crash that left two people seriously injured
An investigation is underway after a crash in Northern Michigan left two drivers seriously injured. Michigan State Police investigators believe alcohol played a role in the crash.
No injuries in semi rollover on I-75 Friday morning
CHEBOYGAN COUNTY — The Cheboygan County Sheriff's Department reported that no one was injured in a rollover accident involving a semi-truck on I-75 in Burt Township early Friday morning. According to the crash report, the accident occurred at 2:50 a.m. on May 3 on northbound I-75 near mile marker...
Planned power outage in Petoskey set for Sunday
PETOSKEY — Residents in some parts of Petoskey are advised to prepare for a planned power outage set for early Sunday morning. According to Petoskey city officials, the outage will last from 5-8 a.m. on Sunday, May 5. The outage is part of continuing efforts to convert overhead electric systems to underground.
Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival climbs up national rankings
The Ellsworth Cheese Curd Festival is growing in popularity. After last year debuting in USA Today's 10 best specialty food festivals according to its Readers' Choice Awards, the festival climbed the rankings up to the no. 3 overall spot this year. Ellsworth Cooperative Creamery sponsors the festival, which is organised...
How to celebrate World Labyrinth Day in Northern Michigan
PETOSKEY — If you’ve never celebrated World Labyrinth Day, then Saturday might be your chance. World Labyrinth Day is an annual event sponsored by The Labyrinth Society. According to the society, “every year on the first Saturday in May thousands of people around the world participate in this moving meditation for world peace.” The “Walk as One at 1” is intended to create a rolling wave of peaceful energy across the world.
Three Ways to Celebrate Mom
Sunday is Mother’s Day—need some inspiration to celebrate the mom(s) in your life? Thursday, May 9, head to Lavender Hill Farm in Boyne City for their Cookies & Cocktails event, where you’ll decorate sugar cookies for a cookie bouquet. (6-8pm; $48; lavenderhillfarm.com) And what goes better with cookies than champagne? Friday, May 10, join Black Star Farms and Millie & Pepper creperie for a night of sparkling wine and French-inspired small plates. (6:30-8:30pm; $60; mynorthtickets.com) Last but not least, if Mom is more of a shopping gal, take a spin through the Spring Art Market at the Dennos Museum Center in Traverse City on Saturday, May 11. You’ll find 25+ talented artists selling their wares, from painting to jewelry to ceramics. (9am-4pm; admission is free; shop.dennosmuseum.org/2024-spring-art-market)
Senior's parting gift to high school: An outdoor classroom
ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- An outgoing senior wanted to give one last gift to his high school-- an outdoor classroom. It was dedicated Wednesday at North Central Academy near Mancelona. “My elementary school in Wisconsin had a small outdoor classroom that had been built by an Eagle Scout in...
Petoskey Audubon hosts 'Biggest Year in Michigan Birding History' program
PETOSKEY — Join the Petoskey Regional Audubon Society on Tuesday, May 9, for an evening program about one man’s 2022 quest to see more birds in a single year than anyone in Michigan history. Avid birding enthusiast Danny Bernard will share his story of battling a limited budget...
Looking Back: Editor's insights from 150 years ago
CHARLEVOIX — One hundred and fifty years ago, the May 2, 1874 Charlevoix Sentinel reported that “Round Lake is free of ice,” finally. Lake Michigan wasn’t, quite yet. But somehow, food was getting in, in some cases beyond the necessities of life. “Oranges at Byron See (grocery store). Lemons and other luxuries—fresh.” But how? “ICE—As we go to press the wind is still northerly, and the ice in the bay yet remains firm enough to keep out propellors,” let alone allow boats of any kind, engine or sail, to utilize the great 900-foot Fox & Rose dock that extended out into Lake Michigan. There is the possibility Mr. See’s lemons and oranges arrived by stagecoach.
Why communities need local newspapers
In the fall of 2010, a woman stopped me in the grocery store to introduce herself. I was a reporter at the Petoskey News-Review at the time, and she recognized me from my headshot in the paper. “Thank you for bringing the Mackinac Island ferry issue to light,” she told...
The Cantina’s Quesadilla
Cinco de Mayo, here we go! There’s a lot to love on the menu at The Cantina in Charlevoix. Do you pick the Cantina Sampler or the Crispy Potato Taco? Do you go for a special or the tried-and-true Baja Fish Taco? The best answer is you get them all, and don’t miss their quesadilla (starting at $11). This dish hits all the gooey, cheesy notes tucked into crispy golden shells, and you can level up with meats (chicken, carnitas, ground beef, brisket) and other toppings, like black beans or jalapeños. Pair it with one of The Catina’s creative margaritas—try the Paloma with silver tequila, ruby red grapefruit juice, lime juice, and agave simple syrup. Find The Cantina at 101 Van Pelt Place in Charlevoix or order online for DoorDash delivery at cantinacharlevoix.com.
A look into the 'Russian Swamp Family' that once lived in NCMC's natural area
PETOSKEY — Along one of the winding paths in the North Central Michigan College natural area is a plot of land that was once home to the pioneering Siebert family. Phoenix Backus and Anna Ruhling worked with NCMC professor Kerri Finlayson to research the Siebert family. While fallen tree...
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