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Largest Memorial Day parade in Michigan to include 7 bands, 6 queens and more
MACKINAW CITY, MI – The largest Memorial Day weekend parade in Michigan will include five high school bands, six pageant queens, the Scottville Clown Band and the Petoskey Steel Drum Band – among many other entries. The parade is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, May 25, in Mackinaw...
Mackinac Bridge repaving project faces delays
MACKINAW CITY — Road construction work on the Mackinac Bridge will take a little longer than originally planned, the Mackinac Bridge Authority reported on Thursday. The first season of a two-season repaving project on the Mackinac Bridge’s north viaduct and approach truss spans was set to be completed by May 23, but is now expected to take until June 7.
‘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,...
Mackinaw City man arrested for home invasion of neighbor, police say
MACKINAW CITY — The Mackinaw City Police Department said Monday that a 39-year-old man from Mackinaw City has been arrested on home invasion charges. On Saturday, May 11, around 5:15 p.m., officers were sent to a residence in regards to a male allegedly making threats to harm others in the residence after a verbal altercation, police said. One of the individuals being threatened left to go to a neighbor’s residence. The neighbor went outside to try to calm down the upset male but was unsuccessful, police said. A short time later, the male opened the neighbor’s door, entered the residence and slammed the door shut, police said.
Walstom Family Gift to MSU Supports Women’s Health Research, Medical Care
To close the gap between women’s health research and other scientific disciplines, Ward and Mari Walstrom of Harbor Springs have made a $1 million gift to bolster education and research in the MSU College of Human Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. The Walstrom Family Endowed...
Woman to stand trial in death of baby found in Mackinac County 27 years ago
ST. IGNACE, MI— A former Newberry woman will stand trial for the death of a newborn found in a Mackinac County pit toilet in 1997. Nancy Gerwatowski, 60, is charged with open murder, involuntary manslaughter, and concealing the death of an individual. In June of 1997, the remains of an infant were found in a toilet at Garnet Lake Campground in Hudson Township. Police investigated, but no leads were developed.
Restoration efforts for Cheboygan Crib Lighthouse kicks off May 26
CHEBOYGAN — The Cheboygan Crib Lighthouse provides an iconic image for local residents, serving as the inspiration for city stationery, appearing on signs throughout the city and even popping up in the Daily Tribune’s masthead. Founded in 1884, the lighthouse originally sat on a wooden crib about a...
Balanced effort lifts Inland Lakes girls to second consecutive regional track title
PELLSTON – The home stretch of track and field season has officially arrived, with Pellston hosting a MHSAA Division 4 regional meet on Friday. One area team captured a championship, while multiple athletes claimed first place in their respective events. Overall, it was a beautiful and exciting day for action at Sam McClutchey Field.
Reviewing the news: Baseball and park policing
May 13, 1924: Baseball club needs public’s aid to continue With the arrival of the warm weather, much sought and now greatly appreciated, the thoughts of the lovers of sports turn automatically to baseball. The question is ahead on every hand. Is Cheboygan to have a baseball team this season? The answer is found...
Commentary: Keeping Szymoniak in charge of Onaway football would have been right move
A few months ago, during basketball season, I was present inside Onaway's gymnasium. While there, I ran into a fellow sports journalist, the Presque Isle Advance’s Pete Jakey. We shared the normal chats about football, baseball, a little sports gambling, and the teams we were covering. Then he made a comment about...
Area high schools get ready for graduation ceremonies
While the school year winds down, districts are preparing to watch the Class of 2024 walk across the stage at graduation. Here's where you can find all the ceremonies and celebrations for schools within the Cheboygan-Otsego-Presque Isle ESD. Cheboygan Area High School: 7 p.m. May 24 at Cheboygan Area High...
Straits Area Community Foundation awards $3,000 in youth grants
CHEBOYGAN — The Straits Area Community Foundation (SACF) recently approved four grants totaling $3,058 during its spring round of Youth Advisory Council (YAC) grants. The Straits Area YAC awards grant funding to support projects and programs directly benefiting youth and projects important to youth. ...
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