Two Habitat for Humanity chapters in Northern Michigan are merging to better tackle the region’s housing shortage. The Northwest Michigan and Cheboygan County chapters have joined to form Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity, serving Charlevoix, Emmet, and Cheboygan counties. Leaders say the merger will reduce costs, expand services, and boost construction and repair efforts. Both […]
Community Calendar Report for Tuesday, May 20th, 2025. First some news… Michigan is expanding its push to help former college students who didn’t finish go back and complete their education – through the ReUp Education initiative. Chrystal Blair from MNC has the story Now, here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle… […]
Federal disaster aid is still uncertain nearly two months after a devastating ice storm hit northern Michigan. Governor Whitmer plans to request a presidential disaster declaration, but there’s no timeline for action. Local leaders aren’t waiting. Nonprofits Up North have launched a fundraiser to help farmers with urgent repairs. One Petoskey grower says cleanup costs […]
Community Calendar Report for Friday, May 16th, 2025. First some news… State Representative Parker Fairbairn (R-Harbor Springs) supported a bipartisan school safety plan that passed on Wednesday, aimed at enhancing security and mental health initiatives in Michigan schools. The legislation, developed by a bipartisan task force formed after the 2021 Oxford High School shooting, requires […]
Community Calendar Report for Thursday, May 15th, 2025. First some news… Summary of a Petoskey News Review article by Jillian Fellows Northern Michigan is still bouncing back from that brutal ice storm that hit back in March, causing all sorts of chaos with fallen trees and power outages. While the big wheels of government are […]
Community Calendar Report for Wednesday, May 14th, 2025. First some news… Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan, is set to revive its storied musical legacy starting June 6 as the historic venue returns to hosting live music events after decades of dormancy. Once a premier destination that welcomed legendary acts from 1976 to 1996, the venue […]
Community Calendar Report for Tuesday, May 13th, 2025. First some news… The U.S. Coast Guard is emphasizing the importance of boating safety as National Safe Boating Week approaches from May 17-23. Officials are urging boaters to take preventative measures to avoid search and rescue situations, including equipping vessels with essential safety gear like readily accessible […]
Community Calendar Report for Monday, May 12th, 2025. First some news… A new Michigan State University study reveals lasting PFAS effects in Parchment, Michigan, where drinking water near an old paper mill landfill is contaminated. Chrystal Blair from MNC has the story {audio} Now, here’s a look at events happening on your Emerald Isle… […]
Community Calendar Report for Friday, May 9th, 2025. First some news… EV TAX CREDIT CUT THREATENS MICHIGAN’S CLEAN TRANSPORTATION FUTURE Proponents of cleaner fuels and electric vehicles warn that eliminating the $7,500 federal tax credit for EVs could severely hamper Michigan’s transition to cleaner transportation. Jane McCurry, executive director of Clean Fuels Michigan and member […]
Community Calendar Report for Thursday, May 8th, 2025. First some news… State Rep. Parker Fairbairn’s plan to send $100 million in state disaster relief to Northern Michigan cleared the House Wednesday with near-unanimous support. The money would help communities recover from this year’s devastating ice storm, covering costs like cleanup, emergency shelters, and infrastructure […]