Barton City
Barton City, MI · Municipal
northernexpress.com
Gaylord Downtown Gets a Main Street Boost
Gaylord joins Michigan Main Street with an eye toward long-term revitalization. What happens when your town gets a makeover? Sure, it looks nicer, newer, and perhaps more welcoming, but when a Michigan city is selected by the Michigan Main Street (MMS) program, it’s a large undertaking that ripples through the community, creating more pride, better economic development, and often more tourism.
Petoskey News Review
Keep it Simple: Good water, good memories at Irontone Springs | Opinion
I have returned to Irontone Springs Roadside Park over and over over the years for the simple reason it speaks to me — offering up the essence of nature and charm here in Northern Michigan. Irontone, aka Frank Wilkinson Park, sits on the east side of Old 27 halfway between Gaylord and Vanderbilt, with a lovely narrow north/south stream named Mossback Creek gently flowing its length. Two wooden foot bridges allow visitors access from the parking lot to this quietly unassuming gem of Otsego County with its picnic tables and pavilion, all reeking of pastoral serenity. It has long been a favorite setting for wedding and senior portrait photo shoots, and with good reason. The water and mature trees are a perfect backdrop for such activities and the pavilion is always a draw for family reunions and other festive occasions. August 7 of this year was a day of note for the tiny park. It was the first time in almost a year and a half it was officially reopened to the public. At the end of March last year Irontone Springs, like most of the county, had its bell severely rung after the ice storm of all ice storms
harborcountry-news.com
Greenbush aiming for October re-opening
SAWYER — The following was recently posted on the Greenbush-Brewing-Co Facebook page regarding plans to re-open the Sawyer landmark:. Hello Greenbush Community! We understand there are many questions. We thought this might help. In April of this year the business closed. The closing was due to not being able...
Up North Voice
Atlanta celebrates fall with 42nd Elk Festival
ATLANTA — The sound of chainsaws, live music and Fall fun will fill downtown Atlanta as the 42nd Annual Atlanta Michigan Elk Festival returns Sept. 24-27. The four-day celebration has grown into one of Northeast Michigan’s signature fall events, drawing thousands of visitors to the community known as the “Elk Capital of Michigan.” This year’s theme is “America’s 250th,” and organizers have planned activities for all ages throughout the weekend.
Up North Voice
Two new rain gardens coming to downtown Alpena this fall
Editor’s Note: Stay connected with more than 4,100 of our Northeast Michigan neighbors through the Up North Voice Mail, delivered FREE every Thursday morning. Sign up today!. Huron Pines and the City of Alpena are partnering to install rain gardens along River Street and East Washington Avenue which will capture an estimated 250,000 gallons of stormwater runoff annually.
Up North Voice
Curran festival brings fall fun to the ‘Black Bear Capital’
CURRAN — A longtime Alcona County fall tradition returns Saturday, when the Curran Black Bear Festival fills the grounds of Mitchell Township Hall in Curran. The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature a craft show, car show, bake sale, raffles, bounce slide and cake walk. Children can also stop for face painting by PAINTED JOY.
Up North Voice
POW/MIA monument unveiling in Oscoda
OSCODA — The community is invited to gather Sept. 19, for a special POW/MIA Monument Unveiling Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Oscoda. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, located at 4000 N. Skeel Ave., on the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base. The new monument will honor America’s prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action under the message, “All gave some. Some gave all. None are forgotten.”
Up North Voice
Registration open for 2026 One Water Gathering
Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL. The annual conference of the international Lake Huron Forever initiative is Oct. 1-2 in Alpena, Mich. featuring speakers, field trips and networking opportunities to promote water quality and sustainability. Registration is...
UpNorthLive.com
Dispute over council minutes and hidden complaints triggers renewed calls for transparency
OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGU) -- Gaylord's City Council has been receiving complaints from community members about transparency and communication. Monday, board members made an effort to give residents a voice. "One of my biggest concerns has been a growing lack of transparency,” said a Gaylord City resident. “From a resident's...
9&10 News
Northern Michigan Salvation Army officers recall helping at Ground Zero 25 years later
At the time of the attacks, John Morrison was living in Syracuse, N.Y., while Prezza Morrison was working in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Both officers were deployed to New York several months after the attacks to support first responders, investigative staff and affected families.
takemetotn.com
Every September, This Michigan Town Goes Big With Potatoes, Polish Food, And Polka
Small-town festivals feel especially memorable when one simple crop carries a whole weekend of food, music, and local pride. From Friday, September 11 through Sunday, September 13, 2026, the Posen Potato Festival brings potatoes, Polish cuisine, live polka bands, arts and crafts vendors, and hometown energy to this northern Michigan village, with many activities centered near Posen Consolidated School.