Boon Township, MI

A permanent ban on parties. That’s what Airbnb says it’s imposing on renters, ahead of the busy 4th of July holiday weekend. In northern Michigan, vacation rentals have increased in recent years, along with noise and traffic, upsetting some full-time residents. Ray Draeger owns some short-term rentals near...

REED CITY – Bryce Wein was swinging a strong bat all season for the Reed City Coyotes, and it paid off nicely for a team that won conference and district titles. It was his senior season and he came up with some huge hits for the Coyotes. But he indicated it was not his best baseball season compared to his junior campaign.

Jackson Price was in Big Rapids twice last week, watching his dad Monty Price coach his Belding football team in a passing camp. Two days later, he was also at  Big Rapids watching his former Reed City teammates at another passing camp.

A permanent ban on parties. That’s what Airbnb says it’s imposing on renters, ahead of the busy 4th of July holiday weekend. In northern Michigan, vacation rentals have increased in recent years, along with noise and traffic, upsetting some full-time residents. Ray Draeger owns some short-term rentals near...

Manistee County voters will be asked to consider three millage renewals for the Bear Lake Township Fire Department on the Aug. 2 primary election.

Two Grand Traverse County commission candidates – Republican Carol Crawford and Democrat Bruce Moore – have filed paperwork in East Bay Township challenging the eligibility of fellow District 5 candidate and current Commission Chair Rob Hentschel to run in this fall’s election. Crawford and Moore argue that Hentschel is not qualified to vote in District 5 – and thus is ineligible to run – because his listed address is not his true principal residence. Hentschel had not initially seen the challenge paperwork, but notes he filed his "election paperwork in good faith."

Some unpatriotic vandals struck at the Stronach Township Park late last week, stealing the large 12-foot by 20-foot American flag off the flagpole. It is the second straight year that a large flag has been stolen just before Independence Day from the park. Township officials are furious about the theft and have taken steps to see that those responsible are brought to justice.

The ever popular Flea Roast and Ox Market at Skinner Park in Irons produced between 35,000 to 40,000 people during its four-day stint. Approximately 69 vendors supplied a wide array of items to the public, from sand art and necklaces to baskets and ratchet sets. There were a dozen or so concession stands selling fair favorites like elephant ears, cotton candy and Polish sausages.

Reed City Brewing Company is holding its second annual golf outing July 8 at the Intimidator Golf Course, with proceeds going towards buying school supplies for children for the coming school year.

Lake City’s Fourth of July celebration is known as the “Greatest Fourth in the North.”. Thousands visit for the four-day weekend, which is great news for local businesses. Tasty Treat on Main Street is busy all year round, famous for their large servings. But this time of year...

LAKE CITY – The Missaukee County American Rescue Plan (ARPA) committee met on Tuesday to discuss the distribution of ARPA funds. Jennifer Burkholder, Merritt Community Development Association, wanted to adjust their request to $8,000 which more accurately reflects actual costs that have now been determined. The Committee said it...

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. MECOSTA, OSCEOLA COUNTIES — The committee to elect Nate Bailey hosted a campaign kickoff event at the Blue Cow in Big Rapids this week. Bailey is a candidate for state representative for the newly drawn 100th District, which...