Mackinac Island, MI

CHEBOYGAN — After their show was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Northland Players theater group are excited to bring their production of "The 39 Steps" to the Cheboygan Opera House this month. "There will be three different shows, Aug. 20 and 21 will be at 7:30...

MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - You don’t have to go to New York City to see Lady Liberty. There’s one right here in Michigan, albeit this one is much smaller in stature. Chances are you’ve visited Mackinac Island and never noticed this Statue of Liberty replica. It’s located along the water on Main Street just east of Fort Street next to the Mackinac Island State Park Visitor’s Center.

CHEBOYGAN — At the July 27 Cheboygan City Council meeting, the council members voted unanimously to schedule a public hearing for their Aug. 10 meeting to officially close out a Community Development Block Grant. "That was for the facade program that's been going on for a number of years now...

It was good to see the recent articles describing the new effort to address an old problem: lack of public transit in Emmet County. This new approach would create an Emmet Transit Authority (ETA) which will operate independently, but with the involvement of the Emmet County Board of Commissioners. Like successful transit agencies in other rural counties, an ETA will have the broad involvement and support of stakeholders throughout the county who can focus on how best to provide transit services.

Wildfire smoke has increased across the Great Lakes. The Air Quality Index will be at moderate levels throughout the day with 12-35micrograms per cubic meter. Otherwise, plan on hazy sunshine. Then, temperatures climb to the upper 80sfor inland spots. The pattern becomes more active for the end of the week with scattered showers and thundershowers. Widespread rain is expected on Sunday.

PETOSKEY — Petoskey officials were divided Monday on the degree to which they should weigh in on transit discussions currently taking place at the county level. At their meeting this week, city council members received a presentation on the proposed Emmet Transit Authority. The plan would involve establishing a separate entity, under the approval of county commissioners, to formulate a public transportation plan and millage to replace the former EMGO bus service program.

CHEBOYGAN — A partnership between the Cheboygan County Fairgrounds, Cheboygan County Probate Court and Cheboygan Area Schools is allowing children the opportunity to have healthy, balanced meals during fair week. From 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, each day of the Cheboygan County Fair, all children ages 18...

CHEBOYGAN — Caleb Williams wasn't sure if the opportunity was ever going to come. But about one month into this summer, his dream school finally came calling. And when that school informed the Cheboygan Area High School baseball standout it was interested, there was no turning back. His decision was...

Cheboygan County residents are encouraged to fill out a survey to help local entities better understand the needs of the community in regards to programming for youth and resources for families and parents. The needs assessment survey was put together in partnership with the Cheboygan County Trauma Team, Child Advocacy...

CHEBOYGAN — One might have thought a three-hour rain delay would have put a damper on things during the Cheboygan 'Chaos Clash' softball tournament. Instead, the tournament ended up being a rousing success at the Cheboygan Recreation softball fields on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. With help from those in charge,...

EMMET COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- People in Emmet County will have to wait a bit longer for public transportation. The Petoskey City Council decided Monday night to delay action on a letter of support for an Emmet County Transit Authority. Members from the Chamber of Commerce, the Thriving Petoskey Committee...

Area health departments throughout Northern Michigan are urging residents to now take precautionary measures as COVID-19 variants — including the highly contagious Delta variant — spreads across the state. The Northern Michigan Public Health Alliance, which represents local health departments across central and Northern Michigan, said Tuesday residents should take...

A few isolated showers flared up in the late-afternoon, some of which became non-severe thunderstorms. They drifted to the south and weakened after sunset. We’ll see dry weather for the rest of the night and Thursday. A corridor of moisture to the west will shift toward the Great Lakes. That will bring increasing chances of showers Friday late-afternoon and evening.

MANISTIQUE – The hustle and bustle of the Upper Peninsula tourism industry has seemingly overflowed to the local area. Summer tourism, according to local officials, is impacting multiple facets of the local economy. According to the Mackinac Bridge Authority, 476,110 vehicles crossed the Mackinac Bridge during the month of June compared to 366,253 in 2020. For the month of June, […]

CHEBOYGAN — The Cheboygan Opera House received a $52,000 federal grant for reopening, with the funds earmarked to help pay for staffing, performing artists and COVID-19 safety equipment. The Opera House reopened in July with the American String Quartet. It is booked in August for Northland Players’ “The 39 Steps”...