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Apple Blossom Baby moves into former Circus Shop building
PETOSKEY — Moving into historic 323 E. Mitchell St. in downtown Petoskey, the soon-to-be-open Apple Baby Blossom and Decor is filling up with onesies, strollers and more. The new Petoskey location will be the store's second, with the original in Grosse Pointe. The business is opening in the former home of the Circus Shop, which was a children’s clothing boutique for 77 years before closing last year.
Thousands gather for annual Morel Mushroom Festival
BOYNE CITY — The 64th Annual National Morel Mushroom Festival in Boyne City attracted thousands of visitors over the weekend with a variety of culinary and carnival delights. The popular festival featured morel tastings, a competitive hunt to see who could gather the most morels, educational seminars, an arts...
'It'll be a memory': Gaylord leaders' message to Portage 2 years after tornado
"I think if you were a new person to our community, or somebody who didn't live here, you could drive through and you would never know anything happened," said Gaylord Chief of Police Frank Claeys.
Harris to retire from state police after 31-year career
GAYLORD — After 31 years of service, Detective First Lieutenant Mark Harris will be retiring from the Michigan State Police effective June 1. He is a native of Boyne City who earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice at Western Michigan University. Harris began his career with the...
Gaylord police looking to fund new human service officer position
GAYLORD — Many do not realize that the work of police officers today involves more than enforcing laws and fighting crime. Even in a town the size of Gaylord, officers are likely to be first on the scene when someone is confronting a mental health challenge, suffering from an overdose or is homeless on a cold winter night.
Luxurious condo features high-comfort living with views of picturesque Northern Michigan lake
PETOSKEY, MI-- Two sets of electric shades on a private patio separate you from the elements as you gaze out onto the beautiful blue water of Walloon Lake. That is just one of the luxurious amenities found inside a condo unit at The Renwick. In January of 2023, construction was...
Inland Lakes baseball, Cheboygan softball teams look sharp in game one victories
INDIAN RIVER – If only the weather had cooperated just a little bit more. Either way, the Inland Lakes and Cheboygan baseball teams provided two entertaining games during a non-conference doubleheader at Cooperation Park on Monday. The Bulldogs (21-3) used solid pitching and timely hitting to grind out a...
Grant's solid pitching keys Inland Lakes softball team in sweep at Sault Ste. Marie
SAULT STE. MARIE – The Inland Lakes softball team captured 5-2 and 8-3 victories in a non-conference doubleheader sweep at Sault Ste. Marie on Friday. Maggie Grant was the winning pitcher in game one, striking out 13, allowing four hits and walking four in six innings. Offensively, Alexis Langworthy had two doubles...
Baseball Game Recap: Harbor Springs Takes a Loss
Harbor Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the East Jordan Red Devils. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Harbor Springs of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Good Day Northern Michigan, Monday, May 20
Today on “Good Day Northern Michigan,” John Chase, the director of Grand Traverse County Parks and Recreation, talks about the county’s plan to purchase Camp Greilick. Also, the Alpha Romeo Owners Club is coming to Petoskey, and we hear more about that.
MDOT, police increase enforcement amid spike in work zone crashes
CHEBOYGAN — With the early onset of road construction season, the Michigan Department of Transportation has already recorded several crashes in work zones. A common cause for vehicle crashes in construction areas is due to speeding, MDOT officials said. Offenders caught speeding in construction zones face doubled fines and additional points on their driving records.
Walstom Family Gift to MSU Supports Women’s Health Research, Medical Care
To close the gap between women’s health research and other scientific disciplines, Ward and Mari Walstrom of Harbor Springs have made a $1 million gift to bolster education and research in the MSU College of Human Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. The Walstrom Family Endowed...
‘Still a need for public servants’: Emmet County candidates running for public office in August
EMMET COUNTY — Emmet County Clerk Suzanne Kanine recently provided a list of candidates who will be seeking office in the Aug. 6 primary election. The full list is available to view at emmetcounty.org. The list includes candidates for the state legislature, countywide offices, county commissioner seats, township offices,...
Heading to states! Cheboygan’s Ecker, Sidlauskas qualify for Division 2 track finals
SHEPHERD – The Cheboygan track and field team saw two athletes qualify for the MHSAA Division 2 state finals during a regional meet held at Shepherd on Saturday. Leading the way for the Cheboygan girls was senior Bella Ecker, who qualified by finishing fourth in the high jump (5-1). For the Cheboygan...
Baseball Recap: East Jordan snaps 11-game streak of wins at home
East Jordan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 6-3 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Kent City Eagles. Jacob Haley made the most of his time at bat...
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