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Weather conditions, speed cited in Tuesday's four-vehicle crash near Charlevoix
CHARLEVOIX — Weather and speed are suspected factors in a four-vehicle accident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon on M-66 near Stover Road in Charlevoix County. According to the Charlevoix County Sheriff's Office, the accident took place at 4:58 p.m. when a Ford pickup truck, driven by Spencer Ross, 35, of Charlevoix, collided into the rear of a Ford Focus being driven by Bryan Best, 39, of Ellsworth. The Ford Focus then struck a BMW being driven by...
Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV in Charlevoix Co.
The Charlevoix County Sheriff’s Office says a motorcyclist died in a crash with a car on Tuesday. Deputies were called to the intersection of M-66 and Rogers Road in South Arm Township around 3:30 p.m. They say the motorcyclist was thrown off their bike in the crash with an SUV and died at the scene. The Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the East Jordan Police Department, Jordan Valley EMS Authority, East Jordan Fire Department, and Charlevoix County Victim Services Unit.
Lynne Lesky to retire after 32 years of teaching
PETOSKEY — After nearly 30 years in the Public Schools of Petoskey, Lynne Lesky is getting ready to say goodbye to the classroom and hello to some new opportunities. Born and raised in Mackinaw City, Lesky always knew she wanted to live and work in Northern Michigan. After graduating from Central Michigan University and spending a 3-year stint in a school district near Mount Pleasant, she knew she wanted to be closer to home.
Petoskey receives $600,000 to identify lead service lines
PETOSKEY — Earlier this month, the City of Petoskey received a $600,000 grant through the state’s MI Clean Water Plan. The grants, totaling $28.6 million across the state, are designed to help communities upgrade water infrastructure, ensure healthy drinking water and protect the environment. The largest grants went...
Construction projects underway in Petoskey
PETOSKEY — Spring road work is well underway in Petoskey. A resurfacing project on Winter Park Lane, Rose Street and Balsam Avenue began this week. According to the City of Petoskey, the work will be taking place on Winter Park Lane, from Arlington Avenue to Rose Street, on Rose Street from east of Clinton Street to Winter Park Lane, and on Balsam Avenue from Arlington Avenue to the end of the street.
Fresh Coast Creatives: Photographing indigenous quillwork with Minnie Wabanimkee
In this episode of Fresh Coast Creatives, Leslie Hamp talks to Native photographer Minnie Wabanimkee about her work as a photographer, her upcoming exhibit at the Ziibiwing Center of Anishinabe Culture & Lifeways this fall and the recent quillboxes she's photographed. Producer Leslie Hamp met up with Minnie Wabanimkee, at...
Looking Back: Fickle weather and harbor upgrades
CHARLEVOIX — One hundred and fifty years ago, the Saturday, May 9, 1874 Charlevoix Sentinel reported that an “aged matron” in Charlevoix Township, which included our settlement then known as Pine River, had 40 grandchildren. The Sentinel also said that almost until publication time there had been still so much ice out in...
Northport’s Tribune Restaurant Rebrands As Faro, Plans Soft Opening For This Weekend
One of Northport’s most beloved restaurants is staging a comeback. In January, Eric Allchin, owner of the Tribune Ice Cream & Eatery, announced the restaurant would close “in its current form and location” after nearly 10 years at 110 East Negonaba Street. This weekend, the Tribune will...
National Morel Mushroom Festival is coming up: What to know
Michigan is in the middle of morel season, and people who hunt for the prized yet elusive mushrooms are getting set for a weekend devoted to their passion. The National Morel Mushroom Festival, now in its 64th year, takes place May 16-19 in Boyne City and includes a competitive mushroom hunt, morel seminar and a tasting event. The tasting event will showcase morel-infused dishes prepared by local chefs that will be voted on by a panel of...
Draw with TC West keeps Petoskey atop the Big North, two games left
PETOSKEY — Well, technically the Petoskey girls’ soccer team did what they needed to do Tuesday night. The goal of controlling their own destiny to a Big North Conference title and stay atop the league race at the moment remains fully intact after welcoming Traverse City West to Northmen Stadium.
Blarney Castle to take over Derrer Oil after nearly 50 years in business
ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- After 48 years in the industry, Derrer Oil and Propane in Mancelona is selling its business to Blarney Castle. Doug Derrer said they were not looking to sell but Blarney Castle approached them with an offer they could not refuse. Despite selling the business, the...
Emmet County home listings asked for more money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Emmet County listed for $589,500 in April, up 2.5% from the previous month's $575,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price decreased 1.3% from $597,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Mancelona man arrested after allegedly threatening girlfriend, firing gun
ANTRIM COUNTY, Mich., (WPBn/WGTU) -- A Mancelona man has been arrested after he allegedly threatened his girlfriend with a gun, broke items in the house and then fired into the wall, then again at her car, according to the Antrim County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Sunday evening they got...
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