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Bovine TB testing locations set up in Northern Michigan
LANSING — Due to the detection of bovine tuberculosis (TB) in wild deer from Benzie, Crawford and Otsego counties during the 2023 deer hunting season, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has designated two bovine TB testing areas. One area includes specific portions of Benzie and Manistee counties, and the other includes portions of Crawford and Otsego counties, Dr. Tim Boring said. Testing all the cattle and bison herds within these areas will help to protect animal health, public health and market access for Michigan’s cattle, meat and milk products, Boring said. “Whenever there is a bovine TB-positive wild deer found outside of the counties where the disease is known to be endemic, it is part of MDARD’s routine response to test all cattle and bison herds within a 10-mile radius of that deer’s location,” said State Veterinarian Dr. Nora Wineland.
Michigan’s massive SkyBridge will be a knitted art installation this summer
BOYNE FALLS, Mich. – The world’s longest timber towered suspension bridge is going to get a whole lot more colorful this summer, thanks to some very talented knitters and crocheters. The Michigan SkyBridge, located between two peaks at Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls, is celebrating National Yarn Bombing...
City road, sewer projects to begin soon with detours
CHEBOYGAN — Several construction projects are underway in the City of Cheboygan to improve local roads and utility infrastructure. Work is set to begin soon on South Huron Street and South Cuyler Street as a part of the Huron Street and Cuyler Street Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Replacement Project. The project...
Column: Softball is the next womens sport to take off, and teams like Gaylord will be why
When I make my way to Traverse City, I usually make the most of it. Not much on the high school sports schedule forces me outside of Otsego County, but every once in a while, I like to make the trip to Northern Michigan's "big city" and visit Traverse City when I get an opportunity.
Petoskey Band Aid set to return Friday
PETOSKEY — This Friday, people can make their way to North Central Michigan College for a Petoskey Band fundraiser. The fundraiser, dubbed the "Petoskey Band Aid" will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. on May 17 at North Central Michigan College. The event helps support the Petoskey Band program, which is made up of...
Sluggish first half dooms Cheboygan soccer's chances against NMSL leader Ogemaw Heights
WEST BRANCH – The Cheboygan girls soccer team was hoping for a much better result against Ogemaw Heights than the first time the two teams played earlier this season. But the Northern Michigan Soccer League-leading Falcons had other plans in mind, hammering the Chiefs in a 6-0 home victory on Wednesday. The Chiefs...
'She's fun to have around': Chamberlain having a dynamite sophomore year with Cheboygan softball
CHEBOYGAN – Practice had finished several minutes ago, but a couple Cheboygan softball players and coaches decided to stick around for an extra batting session on Tuesday. One of those still present was Presley Chamberlain, who cracked a smile after taking one final cut. The extra work put in was no surprise from this sophomore, who’s transformed into not just one of the best Chiefs but arguably the most talented player in the Cheboygan area. ...
Jim Kan posthumously recognized with Petoskey's Glenn H. Casey Award
PETOSKEY — The Glenn H. Casey Award, presented annually by the Petoskey Parks and Recreation Department, has always embodied what selflessness and truly loving a community like Petoskey looks like. For anyone who knew Jim Kan, describing who he was can’t be done without mentioning either one of those...
Reviewing the news: Dances and disasters
The physical education exhibition presented Thursday evening in the high school gymnasium by grade boys and girls, under the supervision of Miss Pearl Lancaster and Walter J. McMillan physical training director was an interesting demonstration of the year’s work. The formal work in the third and fourth grades of...
Ninth annual Festival of Races set for May 25
PETOSKEY — Runners and walkers will have their choice of races to compete in on May 25 in Petoskey. Registration is open for Stafford’s Top of Michigan Festival of Races, now in its ninth year. Hundreds of runners and walkers are expected to take part in the Memorial Day weekend tradition.
Cheboygan County home listings asked for less money in April: See the current median price here
The median home in Cheboygan County listed for $304,250 in April, down 11.8% from the previous month's $345,000, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to April 2023, the median home list price decreased 3.1% from $314,000. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
NCMC announces summer Luncheon Lecture series
PETOSKEY — North Central Michigan College will have a wide range of topics presented this summer as part of its ongoing Luncheon Lecture series. Beginning on June 6, all of the programs in the Luncheon Lecture summer series take place at noon on select Thursdays in the college’s Library Conference Center. Cost to attend is $15 and includes a buffet lunch at 11:30 a.m.
Women’s Resource Center breaks ground on new facility
PETOSKEY — After 47 years, the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan is starting a new chapter in its mission to strengthen and empower women and families across Northern Michigan. That new chapter started with a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday to launch the Empowering Bright Futures initiative, a...
Mackinaw City man arrested for home invasion of neighbor, police say
MACKINAW CITY — The Mackinaw City Police Department said Monday that a 39-year-old man from Mackinaw City has been arrested on home invasion charges. On Saturday, May 11, around 5:15 p.m., officers were sent to a residence in regards to a male allegedly making threats to harm others in the residence after a verbal altercation, police said. One of the individuals being threatened left to go to a neighbor’s residence. The neighbor went outside to try to calm down the upset male but was unsuccessful, police said. A short time later, the male opened the neighbor’s door, entered the residence and slammed the door shut, police said.
Another game two walk-off win helps Cheboygan baseball earn split against Gaylord
CHEBOYGAN – Last Friday, the Cheboygan baseball team delivered a walk-off win to seal a split with Boyne City. Six days later, it was another walk-off ending for the Chiefs, who avenged a 7-3 game one loss to Gaylord by coming from behind to earn a 4-3 victory at home on Thursday.
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