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Just in time for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Michigan's top law enforcement official has reached an agreement to resolve allegations that one of Mackinaw City's biggest business owners engaged in bait-and-switch tactics with hotel reservations in the popular summer tourist destination. Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the resolution...

An agreement has been reached between Attorney General Dana Nessel and several Mackinaw City hotels and tourism groups after an investigation into business practices related to customer reservations. Earlier this year, Attorney General Nessel issued a Notice of Intended Action after consumers complained that they booked rooms at hotels that,...

There's an official agreement between Attorney General Dana Nessel and hotel operators and tourism groups in Mackinaw City, after an investigation into dicey business practices.

Hotel operators and tourism groups near Mackinaw City reached an agreement with the state attorney general's office Friday, following complaints about taking reservations when the establishments were closed — and not giving refunds. "Our Consumer Protection Team is working to ensure residents and tourists to our great state can...

Three hotels in Mackinaw City accused of tricking guests into booking rooms at closed establishments have reached a settlement with the Michigan Attorney General's office. In February of this year, the Lieghio family, which owns several hotel properties in Northern Michigan, was accused of pulling a basic bait and switch maneuver. Patrons were essentially tricked into booking rooms at hotels that were advertised online, but then upon arrival were forced into rooms at other hotels, sometimes with fewer amenities.

CHARLEVOIX — The annual Charlevoix Summer Art Show kicked off the season last weekend on Saturday and Sunday, June 25-26. The show featured a mix of art and crafts displayed in East Park on Round Lake in downtown Charlevoix. Participating artists were selected to ensure a well-rounded show with many fun and unique items on display, as noted by the host organization, the Charlevoix Area Chamber of Commerce.  Contact reporter Annie Doyle at adoyle@charlevoixcourier.com This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: 23rd Annual Charlevoix Summer Art Show features arts, crafts

MACKINAW CITY, Mich. (FOX 2) - Multiple Mackinaw City hotels accused of tricking travelers have agreed to stop the deceptive practice and issue refunds to customers. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reached an Assurance of Voluntary Compliance (AVC) with entities doing business at more than 20 hotels and vacation rentals in the city. See a full list at the bottom of this article.

MACKINAW CITY, Mich. (WJRT) - Tourists who booked hotel stays with a water park in Mackinaw City during the last five winters will be eligible for refunds. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced Friday that her office reached an agreement with the ownership of several Mackinaw City hotels to provide refunds and change offseason cancellation polices to avoid further action.

The Michigan attorney general’s office has reached a settlement with the owners of more than two dozen Mackinaw City hotels. They'll pay thousands of dollars and pledge to avoid certain business practices. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel accused the Lieghio family hotel owners of unlawful business practices in February....

Have you seen these mushroom houses in northern Michigan?. Charlevoix is a gorgeous little town that sits on the coast of Lake Michigan. Recently, and quite randomly, a Facebook post from grkids.com detailing "21 Epic Things to Do in Charlevoix MI for Summer, Spring or Fall" happened to pop up on my feed.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel reached an agreement with the operators of several hotels and tourism groups around Mackinaw City.

CHARLEVOIX — The Charlevoix Public Library recently announced its upcoming July calendar of events. For more information, contact the Charlevoix Public Library at 231-237-7340 or email reference@charlevoixlibrary.org or visit the charlevoixlibrary.org. Jazz @ the Library: 7-8 p.m. Wednesdays in July and August in the Children's Garden, the community room...

WALLOON LAKE — Hotel Walloon and the national touring company of Keith & Margo’s Murder Mystery Weekend have finalized plans to conduct the first in a series of annual Murder Mystery Weekend events in Walloon Lake and have scheduled the first one for Friday-Sunday, Nov. 4-6. The weekend of mystery and crime-solving will follow one of mystery writers Keith O’Leary and Margo Morrison's twisting plots. The events will begin with a Friday evening cocktail reception in the Hotel Lobby when guests meet their fellow sleuths along with incognito actors posing as guests. The mystery plays out through the weekend at meal times and finishes on Sunday when the solution is revealed. The three-day, two-night weekend package includes hotel accommodations and amenities, meals, and the Murder Mystery Weekend adventure.

OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich. (FOX 2) - A Michigan man will spend time in jail after authorities say he threatened to decapitate a judge and challenged him to a duel. Jonathan Brisson, 32, of Vanderbilt, was sentenced this week to 12 months in jail with credit for 100 days time served, and two years of probation. He also cannot have contact with Otsego County Circuit Court Chief Judge Colin G. Hunter, and must undergo mental health treatment.

CHEBOYGAN — To celebrate its 100th year of being an active member of the Cheboygan community, the Rotary Club of Cheboygan will be bringing its event Dance Cheboygan back to the city Aug. 5. After being canceled for the past two years due to COVID-19, the Cheboygan Rotary Club brought the program back asa way to celebrate the group's 100 years of service to the community. The group is also looking for six more dancers or performing...

The Walloon Lake Association has installed two new boat-washing stations along Walloon Lake, addressing an environmental concern that impacts the entire region. The new stations are put in place to help with the spread of invasive water species, which has impacted the region for years. In 2019, it became Michigan law that boaters must ensure plants and aquatic organisms are free of their boats and trailers when transporting them.