Ossineke
Ossineke, MI · Lifestyle
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Every Plate At This Michigan Roadside Diner Comes With A Side Of Nostalgia
A good roadside diner can make a small town feel familiar before you have even finished your first cup of coffee. In Atlanta, Michigan, Susan’s Roadside Diner brings that feeling with a compact dining room, classic comfort food, and the kind of easygoing presence that makes the day slow down on arrival.
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Classic Northern Michigan Charm Defines This Timeless Restaurant
Memorable restaurants do not always need trends when the character is already built in. In Alpena, Michigan, JJ’s Steak & Pizza House brings together hearty comfort food, quirky personality, and a relaxed Northern Michigan style that makes the stop feel rooted in the town around it. The appeal goes...
MLive
A tiny Michigan nature preserve grew 17 times larger to protect rare habitats by Lake Huron
ROGERS CITY, Mich. — A nature preserve along Lake Huron in Northern Michigan has grown more than 17 times its original size, protecting a coastal fen, wooded dune-and-swale habitat and an additional 450 feet of shoreline from future development. HeadWaters Land Conservancy in Gaylord acquired three properties totaling more...
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Country super band Sawyer Brown booked for Posen Potato Festival
One of country music’s most notable bands of the 1980s and early 1990s will be headlining the 2026 Posen Potato Festival. Sawyer Brown will be putting on a Friday, Sept. 11 night outdoor concert in the field events area to kickoff Posen’s big weekend. ONE OF the band’s...
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Restoration continues at John Boy's restaurant following February Fire
ALPENA, Mich. (WBKB) - It's been nearly six months since anyone has been able to taste the food at John Boy's restaurant in Alpena. Every day, crews are working closer to flipping the sign back to open. Recently, we stopped by the Chisholm Street location Dave Murphy Builders LLC have employees hard at work, bringing the Alpena institution back to life. Wiring was in place and new drywall was going up. We spoke with Dave Murphy who is not only focused on doing a quality job with the restoration, he has fond memories at the restaurant that he hopes can continue on for future generations. "Back in the day, Black Friday would be irregular hours of the night. After shopping, we would all come here and get some breakfast before we headed on home. That was probably one of my favorites," said Dave Murphy. An adjoining wall suffered water damage and there were some issues to be addressed with the roof. In a Facebook post, John Boy's commented, "The damage was really minimal all things considered." Nearby businesses took more of a direct hit. The neighboring building was demolished and remaining debris has been hauled away. An exact reopening date
The Saginaw News
Michigan lighthouse turns 150 with live music on National Lighthouse Day
TAWAS, MI -- A big birthday party is taking place on the sunrise side of the state on National Lighthouse Day. The Tawas Point Lighthouse turns 150. The lighthouse, built in 1876, has seen its countryman forge through wars, technology revolutions and environmental changes. To celebrate, the Michigan Department of...
Petoskey News Review
Otsego County Library to host pollinator garden program on Aug. 4
Residents can learn how to create gardens that support bees, butterflies and other pollinators during a free program at the Otsego County Library at 6 p.m. on Aug. 4. The event is titled "Pollinator Gardens." According to a community announcement, Kelly Draeger, district manager and soil erosion officer, will discuss ways to establish and maintain gardens designed to support pollinating species while enhancing residential landscapes. Attendees will receive information about the role pollinators play in ecosystems and food production, along with guidance on selecting native plants that attract bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and other pollinating animals. Participants will also learn strategies for designing pollinator gardens in spaces of varying sizes and explore methods for creating habitats that support biodiversity and local wildlife. The presentation is intended for both experienced gardeners and people who are new to gardening. Topics will include plant selection, garden planning and approaches that encourage pollinator activity in residential settings. "This is a wonderful opportunity for community members to learn how small changes in their own gardens can make a significant difference for our local environment," Jackie Skinner, director of the Otsego County Library, said in the announcement. "We're excited to welcome Kelly Draeger and offer this informative
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Youth play ‘Mary Poppins Jr.’ opens Thursday at theater
A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down, is really true. The delightful “Mary Poppins Jr.,” with many familiar tunes, is set to hit the stage at the Rogers Theater this weekend. Shows will be staged Thursday (July 30) , Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m., one hour later than the usual start for a Sunday matinee.
Up North Voice
The arts return to Mio
Editor’s Note: Interested in free weekly updates from Northern Michigan? Sign up for the UP NORTH VOICE MAIL. MIO- The 22nd Annual Nor-East’r Music & Art Festival took place at the Oscoda County Fairgrounds in Mio June 12-14. The weekend was packed with live music, art, workshops, food, camping, and family-friendly fun.
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Big Brownie reeled in for only the second time in Brown Trout Festival history
ALPENA, Mich. (WBKB) - The Michigan Brown Trout festival draws people to northeast Michigan every year. For more than half a century, part of the festivities includes the search for Big Brownie. Each year, Big Brownie, a hatchery-raised brown trout is tagged and released into the waters of Lake Huron.
Petoskey News Review
Brooke Bozzer crowned as the 2026 Alpenfest Queen
Vibrant ballgowns and Swiss festivities swept the smoke from Gaylord as the Alpenfest pageant honored its contestants and supported its community organizations, July 17. Participants were evaluated on professionalism, attire and community involvement to determine the 2026 Alpenfest Queen. The evening consisted of individual speeches, a gown presentation and a traditional singing of “Edelweiss.” Following the competition, Brooke Bozzer was named the 2026 Alpenfest Queen, as well as Ms. Congeniality and the evening gown winner. Delaney Brown was awarded the first runner-up-along with speech winner-while Audrey Hathaway claimed the title of second runner-up. After the event, residents had the opportunity to explore local food vendors, browse small shops and enjoy the attractions Alpenfest has to offer. This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Brooke Bozzer crowned as the 2026 Alpenfest Queen
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For only the second time in 52 years, angler catches famed 'Big Brownie' trout
Alpena’s unicorn “Big Brownie” was caught for the second time in the history of the Brown Trout Festival on Monday, July 20. “It’s a pretty wild feeling,” Scott Wade, this year’s Big Brownie catcher said. “Just out there trying to catch walleye and we end up with a brown trout and it’s the tagged one. It’s an amazing feeling.”
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You’ll Want To Visit This Iconic Michigan Dairy Bar Again And Again
Some places you visit once and check off your list, and then there are places like Marion’s Dairy Bar in East Tawas that you’ll find yourself returning to over and over again. This ice cream institution has been creating repeat customers since the 1940s, and once you experience...