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Petoskey soccer clinches No. 1 district seed in home invite, eyes BNC title next
PETOSKEY — On a surface level, there wasn’t a whole lot riding on the Petoskey Soccer Invitational this weekend for the Petoskey girls’ soccer team. But, away from the actual invite itself, there actually was when it came to postseason play just ahead if they could string some wins together Saturday. And, they did. ...
The Lady of the Woods
Morel season is upon us, with those sought-after spores popping up in the forests and on our plates at local restaurants. While we won’t tell you where our secret spot is, we will tell you how much we love the fairytale-inspired Lady of the Woods shirt ($28) from Traverse City’s Tee See Tee. (You can just hear her whisper: “Psst. Heard you were looking for me?”) Not only is this the fashion-forward choice of spring, but you’ll also blend in perfectly in the woods when you’re out morel hunting…so no one else will see when you uncover a new, undisturbed patch! And be sure to rock the tee at the 64th annual National Morel Mushroom Festival in Boyne City May 16-19. Shop online at teeseetee.com, and get festival details at bcmorelfestival.com.
Mackinac Island Police reminding residents, visitors of e-bike regulations
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Mackinac Island Police Department and Mackinac Island State Park officials are reminding everyone of the regulations regarding electric bicycles. The reminder was issued following a fire this week on Mackinac Island involving an e-bike battery. Electric bicycles are prohibited on the island with the...
Voters approve Char-Em ISD special education millage
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Voters approved the Charlevoix-Emmet Intermediate School District's special education millage for another four years of funding during Tuesday's election. Voters in Charlevoix, Emmet, and parts of Antrim and Cheboygan counties were asked to approve a 1.4606 millage request for special education funding throughout the ISD. Unofficial results show 7,019 yes...
Hastings: In the divine image
“Humankind was created as God’s reflection: In the divine image God created them; female and male, God made them.” — Genesis 1:27 The Inclusive Bible While sorting through files from days gone by, I came upon a cassette tape of Goldie’s funeral, a service I had officiated as a substitute for her missionary...
Hemingway connection to Pigeon River Country forest focus of May 15 program
GAYLORD — Famous author Ernest Hemingway was born in 1899 and grew up in the Chicago suburb of Oak Park. Before he embarked on a newspaper and writing career, Hemingway spent parts of his first 22 summers with his family in Northern Michigan, on Walloon Lake near Petoskey. Hemingway’s time in Northern Michigan will be the subject of a presentation at 6 p.m. on May 15 at the Pigeon River Country (PRC) Discovery Center, 9984 Twin Lakes...
Cheboygan students release classroom sturgeon into Black River
CHEBOYGAN — Students from Cheboygan Intermediate School climbed aboard a bus Friday morning and headed to Tower, where they saw their latest classroom fish get released at the Kleber Dam. Cheboygan STEAM teacher Ann Douglas has raised a sturgeon in her classroom every year since 2013. This year's fish grew to 17 inches before being released into the Black River on May 3. ...
Celebrate Arbor Day with the Petoskey Area Garden Club
PETOSKEY — Residents can help celebrate Arbor Day at Arlington Park in Petoskey on Saturday, May 11 with the Petoskey Area Garden Club. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The garden club will be giving away 90 Michigan native Serviceberry trees. These trees bloom early in the spring and grow in sun or shade and in most soils. Planting directions will be provided. ...
Gomez's walk-off single gives Cheboygan baseball dramatic game two win over Boyne City
CHEBOYGAN — This year’s Cheboygan baseball team seems to have a flair for the dramatic in certain games. Friday evening was one of those times for the Chiefs, who responded from a 9-6 game one loss to Boyne City with a 7-6 game two triumph in a non-conference doubleheader split at home. The...
Riding to the Island
Thousands of outdoor enthusiasts are headed north for the 34th annual Zoo-de-Mackinac, a bike ride (not race!) on Saturday, May 18, that starts at The Highlands in Harbor Springs and rolls 51 miles to Mackinaw City along scenic, lakeside roads. Once at the top of the Lower Peninsula, you’ll swap your wheels for the ferry and spend the rest of the day on Mackinac Island, with post-ride parties at hotspots like The Gatehouse, Piny Pony, and Horns, complete with live bands. (Bonus: There are even shorter versions of the ride—25 miles each—that can be done if you want to save your legs for dancing!) If you haven’t already registered with early bird prices, registration is $80 and includes a pre-ride bash on Friday, transportation, lunch at Legs Inn on Saturday, party entrance, and round-trip ferry transportation. Sign up at zoo-de-mack.com.
Petoskey schools to gain second School Resource Officer
PETOSKEY — During their meeting on Monday, the Petoskey City Council approved an intergovernmental agreement that will place a second School Resource Officer (SRO) in the Public Schools of Petoskey. A similar agreement was first made in December 2022 for Petoskey Department of Public Safety Officer Ben Carlson. More: Public Schools of Petoskey to have full-time SRO...
Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra holds annual Young Artist Competition
NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Eleven young area musicians competed in the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra’s (GLCO) annual Charles F. Davis Young Artist Competition on Sunday, April 21 at Petoskey United Methodist Church. Students entering the competition this year were from Boyne City Public Schools, St. Michael High School in Petoskey, Charlevoix Public Schools, Harbor...
Harbor Springs zoning code overhaul met with resistance from hundreds of residents
EMMET COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The conversation over a zoning code overhaul in Harbor Springs continued Monday night, and it brought more than 100 residents and property owners to the city council meeting. Although council members did not vote on the proposed changes, passions still ran high. It was a...
'I think it just adds confidence': Bent's return a gigantic boost for Cheboygan soccer
CHEBOYGAN – In the opening half of Wednesday’s girls soccer clash with Oscoda, Taylor Bent delivered a 30-yard blast that surely looked like a goal. Unfortunately for the Cheboygan senior star midfielder, the powerful shot was only denied by the crossbar. But while the attempt was inches short, Bent’s impact during Cheboygan’s 6-0 victory was immense, especially for someone who wasn’t sure if she would be able to return to action following a knee injury suffered three...
Petoskey's Mitas becomes first sub 11 second Northmen athlete, sets new records
TRAVERSE CITY — Goals are meant to change. Through the right amount of hard work and determination, they’re meant to be checked off, elevated and started all over again. Petoskey junior Sam Mitas is in that starting over process at the moment. ...
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