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Tower Battle Brewing at Tip of Peninsula
A communications tower proposed for a site just outside of Northport has drawn intense scrutiny from some in the community who are concerned about its height, location and whether it’s even needed. The Leelanau Township Planning Commission will have a public hearing on the matter this Thursday at 7...
Little Traverse Historical Society announces new series on clothing
PETOSKEY — The Little Traverse Historical Society is beginning a new series of lectures entitled "Treasures in the Museum: A Clothing Preservation Series." Have you ever wondered what fabulous items are stored in the museum and have not been out for display?. Join the historical society at 7 p.m....
Charlevoix's Pearl shining bright as Rayders head to Division 3 regional final
CHARLEVOIX — With a lineup full of all-state players back in 2024, it’s easy for other great players to get lost in the mix for the Charlevoix baseball team. From top to bottom, there’s not a hole or blemish in the lineup. In the No. 5 spot...
Petoskey District Library launches summer reading program
PETOSKEY — The Petoskey District Library got a little help in launching its annual summer reading program on Friday from some high flying, spinning, sprinting dogs. The library celebrated the start of summer with a performance by Classic K9. The dog agility show included a variety of tricks, as well as tips for families to try and teach their own dogs at home.
New Community Vision Plots Guided Community Tours Of Former Timber Shores Property
The nonprofit organization working to acquire and preserve 200-plus acres of land near Northport is hoping to build more community buy-in around that process this summer with a series of guided walking tours of the property. The first of those walks are scheduled for this coming week, with other similar opportunities to follow over the next month.
Ascending Pellston clay target program to compete at states, ranked nationally
PELLSTON – It was another successful season for the Pellston High School clay target team, which saw 11 athletes qualify for the state finals that will be held in Mason on Friday and Saturday, June 14-15. Competing on the fields and course at the Emmet Clay Sports Club, Pellston is one of four districts in Northern Michigan to welcome a Michigan State High School Clay Target League into its athletic lineup. ...
Beaver Island Home to Newest Dark Sky Sanctuary
If you were excited about the April 2024 solar eclipse, you’re going to love the news that DarkSky International has formally recognized the 9,425.5-acre Michigan State Wildlife Research Area on Beaver Island as an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. It will be known as the Beaver Island State Wildlife Research Area International Dark Sky Sanctuary and will be Michigan’s first certified International Dark Sky Sanctuary.
Crestfallen state: Inland Lakes baseball reacts to painful regional setback against Onaway
HARBOR SPRINGS – As the rain started to fall late Saturday morning, so did some tears. Those came from the Inland Lakes baseball players, who were in a crestfallen state after suffering a 3-1 loss to the rival Onaway Cardinals in a MHSAA Division 4 regional final at Harbor Springs.
Petoskey’s new Bayside Concert series starts Sunday
PETOSKEY — The City of Petoskey will be debuting a brand new concert series on Sunday nights this summer. The Bayside Concert series will kick off on Sunday, June 9 with Eliza Thorp performing from 5-7 p.m. “We’re going to have concerts down here at the Bayfront this summer,”...
Charlevoix baseball secures another day of getting dirty Saturday
CHARLEVOIX — Game day is also laundry night in the households of Charlevoix baseball players. Because when the Rayders put on the uniform and play a game, you know it afterward. That’s just how hard they go. “As a coach, it makes you really proud to see dirty...
Bay Bluffs works to fill gap left by hospice house closures
HARBOR SPRINGS — When Hiland Cottage closed last fall, it was the second loss of a long-term hospice community for Northern Michiganders within months. A total of 15 beds of care were lost within a span of six months, with seven beds lost at Hiland Cottage and eight beds at the McLaren Cheboygan Hospice House.
SCORE Tip of the Mitt honors three volunteers
PETOSKEY — SCORE Tip of the Mitt Chapter recently honored three volunteer mentors who are retiring after a cumulative 55 years of service to the chapter and to entrepreneurs in the area. Margo Johnson of Charlevoix, Herb Carlson of Petoskey and Bill Collins of Petoskey have been a mainstay...
Petoskey introduces new parking enforcement tools
PETOSKEY — Those who collect too many parking tickets in Petoskey will now face stiffer punishment thanks to new enforcement tools. The Petoskey City Council approved a resolution at their May 20 meeting authorizing the use of towing and a Barnacle Immobilizing Device for chronic abusers of the downtown parking system.
Short’s Fest 2024 happens this weekend
We talk to Kerry Lynch about this unique Michigan visit. Short’s Fest 2024 happens this weekend, head up north to Elk Rapids, brews, entertainment, good food and more. Doors open 11 am tomorrow, talking today to Kerry Lynch about this unique Michigan visit. Shelley Irwin is the host and...
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