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08/15/2024

Good morning- here is the NEWS 8-15-24

*Partly sunny with increasing clouds. Highs could reach 85.

-AT A SPECIAL MEETING YESTERDAY, MACKINAC ISLAND CITY COUNCIL VOTED TO TEMPORARILY SUSPEND FERRY OPERATIONS UNTIL THE END OF OCTOBER FOR THE MACKINAC ISLAND FERRY COMPANY, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS STAR LINE. THIS MEANS, STARTING MONDAY, ALL FERRY SERVICE TO THE ISLAND WILL RUN THRU SHEPLER’S. BOTH FERRY COMPANIES ARE NOW OWNED BY HOFFMAN MARINE. COMPANY OFFICIALS SAY SINCE THEY PURCHASED THE STAR LINE FLEET, MOST OF THE BOATS HAVE BEEN PULLED FROM SERVICE BECAUSE OF MECHANICAL PROBLEMS AND SAFETY CONCERNS. SHEPLER’S PLANS TO HIRE ADDITIONAL STAFF TO HELP WITH THE INCREASE OF PASSENGERS AT BOTH MACKINAW CITY AND ST. IGNACE. ALL VALID PRE – PURCHASED TICKETS FROM STAR LINE WILL BE HONORED BY SHEPLER’S FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE 2024 SUMMER SEASON. HOFFMAN MARINE IS PLANNING TO INVEST MORE THAN FOUR – MILLION DOLLARS IN REPAIRS AND UPGRADES TO HAVE A COMPLETE FLEET AVAILABLE FOR THE 2025 SEASON.

-A DROWNING REPORTED IN NORTHEAST MICHIGAN. THE OSCODA COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT SAYS A 15 -YEAR OLD BOY FROM LUZERNE DIED TUESDAY, DROWNING IN A LAKE BETWEEN FAIRVIEW AND MIO. DEPUTIES AND OTHER OFFICERS WERE CALLED TO THE PUBLIC BEACH AT SMITH LAKE AFTER WITNESSES SAY THE BOY WENT UNDER AND NEVER RETURNED TO THE SURFACE. IT TOOK MORE THAN AN HOUR TO FIND HIM. HE WAS RUSHED TO THE MUNSON HEALTHCARE GRAYLING HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD. NO FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED, BUT THE DROWNING REMAINS UNDER INVESTIGATION.

-RITE AID CONFIRMED THIS WEEK THAT ALL MICHIGAN STORES WOULD BE CLOSING AS THE BUSINESS GOES THROUGH BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS. RITE AID HAS 170 STORES STATEWIDE PLUS A DISTRIBUTION CENTER IN METRO DETROIT. THE MICHIGAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION IS EXPRESSING CONCERN FOR MANY AREAS THAT DON’T HAVE A LOT OF ACCESS TO GETTING THEIR PRESCRIPTIONS.

-THE RUBBER DUCKY FESTIVAL BEGINS TODAY IN BELLAIRE WITH ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED THRU SATURDAY….THE BUCKLEY OLD ENGINE SHOW IS UNDERWAY TODAY THRU SUNDAY….THE 150TH ALPENA COUNTY FAIR IS THIS WEEK, WRAPPING UP WITH FIREWORKS SATURDAY NIGHT….WILD BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL RETURNS TO PARADISE THIS WEEKEND….AND, IN CHEBOYGAN COUNTY, THE TUSCARORA TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT IS HAVING A OPEN HOUSE, SATURDAY AFTERNOON IN DOWNTOWN INDIAN RIVER.

-FRIDAY’S MEGA MILLIONS IS UP TO $464 MILLION. SATURDAY’S POWERBALL IS AT $35 MILLION.

-MLB….LAST NIGHT IN DETROIT, IN EXTRA INNINGS, THE TIGERS BEAT THE MARINERS, 3 TO 2. KERRY CARPENTER HIT A TWO–RUN HOMER IN THE 8TH TO TIE IT, AND AKIL BADDOO HAD A WALK–OFF DOUBLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE 10TH! DETROIT (58-63) WRAPS UP THE SERIES WITH SEATTLE THIS AFTERNOON. IT WILL BE ANOTHER BULLPEN DAY FOR DETROIT, STARTING WITH ALEX FAEDO ON THE MOUND. FIRST PITCH IS 1:10 P.M…..YANKEE SLUGGER AARON JUDGE HIT HIS 300TH CAREER HOMER LAST NIGHT IN CHICAGO, AND BECOMES THE FASTEST PLAYER IN MAJOR LEAGUE HISTORY TO REACH THAT MARK.

-MINOR LEAGUES….GREAT LAKES LOONS WERE SHUTOUT BY LAKE COUNTY YESTERDAY, TWO – NOTHING. THEY FACE THE CAPTAINS AGAIN LATER THIS AFTERNOON IN OHIO. MEANWHILE, THE LOONS HAVE ANNOUNCED THEIR 2025 SCHEDULE, WHICH FEATURES THEIR SEASON OPENER, APRIL 4TH AT DOW DIAMOND.

-NFL….LIONS CONTINUE THEIR WORKOUTS AT THEIR ALLEN PARK FACILITY. DETROIT IS READY TO HEAD OUT FOR THEIR NEXT PRE–SEASON GAME THIS SATURDAY AT KANSAS CITY. LIONS SEASON OPENER WILL BE SEPTEMBER 8TH WHEN THEY HOST THE L.A. RAMS ON SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL…..FORMER MICHIGAN QUARTERBACK J.J. MCCARTHY WILL BE SIDELINED FOR THE SEASON. THE VIKINGS ROOKIE HAD SURGERY YESTERDAY ON HIS RIGHT KNEE. MCCARTHY SUFFERED A TORN MENISCUS IN A PRE–SEASON GAME LAST WEEKEND AGAINST THE RAIDERS. HE WAS THE 10TH OVERALL PICK IN THIS YEAR’S DRAFT.

08/15/2024

Right now is the best time to visit some of these beautiful Up-North Michigan beaches. August is a great time to explore!

These beaches look and feel just like the Caribbean! https://familydestinationsguide.com/caribbean-like-beaches-michigan/

08/15/2024

08/15/2024

The campaign reported a staff member shot the photo.

08/15/2024

Democracy is at stake.

After an initial refusal by an Upper Peninsula canvassing board to fulfill its duties, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson have issued a reminder to members of county canvassing boards in the state of their obligation to certify election results. The guidance....

08/15/2024

More than 6,000 military personnel are in Northern Michigan this month at Camp Grayling, and in our communities. You never know what you might see.

08/15/2024

Having a wonderful time at Museum Camp.

08/14/2024

Good morning- here is the NEWS for 8-14-24

*Sunny day today. Highs in the mid-80's.

-LOTS OF ATTENTION ON MACKINAC ISLAND THIS AFTERNOON. CITY COUNCIL HAS CALLED A SPECIAL MEETING TO HEAR A REQUEST FROM HOFFMAN MARINE SERVICES TO SUSPEND FERRY SERVICES FROM THEIR STAR LINE FLEET FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON. THE COMPANY SAYS MOST OF THE BOATS ARE IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE REPAIR. THEY HAVE ALREADY STOPPED SERVICE OUT OF ST. IGNACE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THE COMPANY PURCHASED THE MACKINAC ISLAND FERRY COMPANY EARLIER THIS SUMMER, AFTER BUYING SHEPLER’S FERRY TWO YEARS AGO. IF THE SUSPENSION IS APPROVED, SHEPLER’S WILL HANDLE ALL FERRY BOAT SERVICE TO MACKINAC ISLAND FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON OUT OF BOTH MACKINAW CITY AND ST. IGNACE, AND WILL HONOR ALL PREPAID STAR LINE TICKETS.

-TRAVERSE CITY AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS TRUSTEES HAVE AUTHORIZED STAFF TO NEGOTIATE A DEAL TO SELL THE FORMER BERTHA VOS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TO NORTH ARROW, A LOCAL BUSINESS PROVIDING AUTISM SERVICES TO CHILDREN. THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT IS SAID TO BE $700–THOUSAND DOLLARS. T–CAPS TRUSTEES ALSO APPROVED TO PUT A RENEWAL OF THE DISTRICT’S 10–YEAR OPERATING MILLAGE ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT, AND HAVE STARTED DISCUSSION ON NEXT STEPS FOR THE $180-MILLION DOLLAR BOND APPROVED BY VOTERS LAST WEEK.

-KALKASKA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HAVE DECIDED TO PUT THE KALISEUM MILLAGE RENEWAL BACK ON THE BALLOT IN NOVEMBER, AFTER IT WAS NARROWLY DEFEATED LAST WEEK. COUNTY OFFICIALS SAY THAT MILLAGE MAKES UP ALMOST A THIRD OF THE BUDGET TO OPERATE THE RECREATIONAL COMPLEX, INCLUDING THE ICE RINK. MEANWHILE, ALPENA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HAVE DECIDED TO PUT A NEW BALLOT PROPOSAL ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT, SIMILAR TO ONE VOTERS DEFEATED LAST WEEK. COMMISSIONERS CLAIM THEY HAVE NO OTHER WAY TO GENERATE THAT AMOUNT OF MONEY, AND IF THE PROPOSAL FAILS A SECOND TIME, THEY ARE LOOKING AT CUTTING PERSONNEL AND ALPENA COUNTY SERVICES.

-NO ONE MATCHED ALL THE NUMBERS IN LAST NIGHT’S MEGA MILLIONS. THAT JACKPOT NOW ROLLS OVER TO $464 MILLION FOR FRIDAY’S DRAWING. TONIGHT’S POWERBALL IS $20 MILLION.

-MLB….LAST NIGHT IN DETROIT, THE TIGERS ROLLED OVER THE MARINERS, 15 TO 1….KERRY CARPENTER RETURNED TO THE LINE – UP AND HIT HOME RUNS, WHILE JAKE RODGERS HAD A GRAND SLAM AND SEVEN RBI’S AS TARIK SKUBAL PICKED UP HIS 14TH WIN. GAME TWO OF THE SERIES TONIGHT AT COMERICA PARK. IT’LL BE A BULLPEN DAY FOR THE TIGERS. FIRST PITCH IS 6:40 P.M.

-MINOR LEAGUES….LAST NIGHT, THE GREAT LAKES LOONS LOST AT LAKE COUNTY, 4 TO 3. THEY WILL PLAY THE CAPTAINS AGAIN THIS AFTERNOON IN OHIO.

-NFL….LIONS PRE–SEASON WORKOUTS CONTINUE IN ALLEN PARK. DETROIT’S NEXT PRE–SEASON GAME IS SATURDAY AT KANSAS CITY. LIONS FINAL PRE–SEASON GAME IS HOME AUGUST 24TH AGAINST THE STEELERS. DETROIT OPENS THE REGULAR SEASON, SEPTEMBER 8TH VS. RAMS….. FORMER MICHIGAN QUARTERBACK, J.J. MCCARTHY IS UNDERGOING KNEE SURGERY THIS WEEK. THE VIKINGS ROOKIE HAS A TEAR IN THE MENISCUS OF HIS RIGHT KNEE. IT APPARENTLY HAPPENED IN SATURDAY’S PRE–SEASON GAME AGAINST THE RAIDERS.

-COLLEGE….LOOKS LIKE FORMER MICHIGAN COACH JIM HARBAUGH WON’T BE RETURNING AS THE WOLVERINES’ HONORARY CAPTAIN FOR THE SEASON OPENER AFTER ALL. HEAD COACH SHERRONE MOORE SAID HARBAUGH CALLED HIM MONDAY NIGHT TO SAY HE WON’T BE ABLE TO ATTEND THE AUGUST 31ST GAME AGAINST FRESNO STATE WHEN THE TEAM WILL CELEBRATE ITS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. HARBAUGH SAID HE WANTED TO REMAIN FOCUSED ON GETTING HIS NEW TEAM READY FOR ITS OPENER. THE L.A. CHARGERS OPEN SEPTEMBER 8TH AGAINST THE RAIDERS. HARBAUGH’S PARENTS WILL STAND IN FOR HIM IN ANN ARBOR.

-HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS….AS FALL SPORTS PRACTICES GET UNDERWAY THIS WEEK, THE MHSAA IS REMINDING SCHOOLS TO PREPARE FOR HOT WEATHER CONDITIONS IN THE LATE SUMMER. THE RECOMMENDATION IS FOR THE FIRST FEW DAYS OF WORKOUTS BE MORE ABOUT GETTING ACCLIMATED TO THE HEAT, THAN CONDITIONING OF ATHLETES. THEY ALSO ADVISE STUDENT–ATHLETES HYDRATE ALL DAY LONG – BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER PRACTICE. THERE IS MORE INFORMATION ON THE “HEALTH AND SAFETY” PAGE AT: MHSAA – DOT – COM.

08/14/2024

New details emerge in court filings regarding two aids to former State House Speaker Lee Chatfield. The Detroit News says over $600,000 is known to be missing. Check out this article from The Detroit News:

New details revealed about $600k allegedly stolen by ex-Michigan House staffers

The Attorney General's office filed a 42-page memo on its investigation into two top staffers of former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield.

08/14/2024

That was a heck of a baseball game today. Listened on Big Country Gold and heard the Tigers score a Grahd Slam! Final score was 15-1 Tigers Win!

15 runs, 21 hits.

Tigers pound the Mariners 15-1!

08/13/2024

They’re working on more roads starting today.

08/13/2024

Good morning- here is the NEWS 8-13-24

*Patchy fog early, then sunny with highs reaching the mid-80's.

-ANOTHER UPDATE REGARDING FERRY SERVICE TO MACKINAC ISLAND. LAST WEEK, THE MACKINAC ISLAND FERRY COMPANY, FORMERLY STAR LINE, ANNOUNCED IT WAS ENDING SERVICE OUT OF ST. IGNACE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. FOR NOW, THEY HAVE MAINTAINED SERVICE OUT OF MACKINAW CITY. SHEPLER’S FERRY CONTINUES TO SERVE MACKINAC ISLAND FROM BOTH OF THEIR DOCKS IN MACKINAW CITY AND ST. IGNACE. NOW, THERE IS TALK ABOUT SUSPENDING ALL SERVICE FROM THE STARLINE BOATS FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON. REMEMBER, AT THE START OF THE SUMMER SEASON, HOFFMAN FAMILY COMPANIES OF FLORIDA ACQUIRED STAR LINE AFTER ALREADY BUYING SHEPLER’S TWO YEARS AGO. COMPANY OFFICIALS SAY THE FORMER STAR LINE FLEET IS IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE REPAIRS WITH MOST OF THE BOATS BEING PULLED FROM SERVICE. THERE ARE ALSO ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS OVER TANK FARMS HOLDING OIL–CONTAMINATED WATER FROM THE SHIPS’ HULLS. THE PROPOSED SUSPENSION OF SERVICE HAS TO BE APPROVED BY MACKINAC ISLAND’S CITY COUNCIL WHICH HAS A SPECIAL MEETING WEDNESDAY AT 1:00 P.M.

-IN BENZIE COUNTY, NO ONE WAS INJURED WHEN A BOAT CRASHED INTO THE ELBERTA PIER IN FRANKFORT. FRANKFORT FIRE AND RESCUE WAS CALLED AT 5:43 A.M. MONDAY. ONE PERSON ON THE BOAT WAS CHECKED OUT ON THE SCENE. BUT AGAIN, NO INJURIES. THE CRASH IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.

-IN CHEBOYGAN, DEVELOPERS FOR THE PROPOSED CHEBOYGAN COMMONS PROJECT AT THE TISSUE DEPOT PLANT SAY DUE DILIGENCE IS REVEALING CONCERNS WITH THE HYDRO ELECTRIC GENERATOR FACILITY ON THE CHEBOYGAN RIVER. DEVELOPERS ANNOUNCED A FEW MONTHS AGO THEY WERE LOOKING INTO REINVENTING THE SITE INTO A 14 ACRE MULTI–USE WATERWAY FACILITY. FOR DECADES, THE POWER UNIT AT THE PLANT HARNESSED RIVER FLOW TO GENERATE ELECTRICITY. RECENT INSPECTIONS HAVE REVEALED A GENERAL LACK OF MAINTENANCE OVER THE YEARS AND THE CHALLENGES OF ATTEMPTING TO RE–BOOT THE SYSTEM THAT HAS BEEN SHUTDOWN SINCE THE FIRE AT THE NEARBY WAREHOUSE LAST SEPTEMBER. DEVELOPERS SAY CONGRESSMAN JACK BERGMAN TOURED THE FACILITY EARLIER THIS MONTH.

-THIS WEEK, THE ALPENA COUNTY FAIR IS CELEBRATING 150 YEARS. GRANDSTAND EVENTS THIS YEAR INCLUDE MICROWRESTLING, RIDING LAWNMOWER RACES AND A RODEO. THE CARNIVAL RIDES OPEN WEDNESDAY. THE ALPENA FAIR WRAPS UP WITH FIREWORKS SATURDAY NIGHT.

-ONE TICKET SOLD IN PENNSYLVANIA MATCHED ALL THE NUMBERS TO WIN LAST NIGHT’S POWERBALL JACKPOT OF $214 MILLION. TONIGHT’S MEGA MILLIONS IS WORTH AT LEAST $435 MILLION!

-MLB….TIGERS HAD MONDAY OFF. DETROIT (56 – 63) IS HOME TONIGHT VS. SEATTLE. TARIK SKUBAL WILL BE ON THE MOUND FOR THE TIGERS. FIRST PITCH IS 6:40 P.M.

-MINOR LEAGUES….GREAT LAKES LOONS HAD MONDAY OFF. THEY ARE IN OHIO TONIGHT TO TAKE ON THE LAKE COUNTY CAPTAINS.

NFL PRE–SEASON….DETROIT LIONS RUNNING BACK JAHMYR GIBBS SUFFERED A HAMSTRING INJURY AT PRACTICE MONDAY IN ALLEN PARK. THE 22–YEAR OLD GIBBS IS COMING OFF A PRO BOWL ROOKIE SEASON FOR DETROIT…. THE LIONS ARE GETTING READY FOR THEIR NEXT PRE–SEASON GAME THIS SATURDAY AT KANSAS CITY. LIONS OPEN THE REGULAR SEASON, SEPTEMBER 8TH VS. L.A. RAMS ON SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL AT FORD FIELD.

-HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS….PRACTICE FOR FALL SPORTS BEGAN YESTERDAY. SOME SPORTS BEGIN COMPETITION NEXT WEEK, WHILE THE FOOTBALL SEASON CAN START AUGUST 29TH. CHEBOYGAN WILL BEGIN THEIR SEASON UNDER NEW HEAD COACH, BILL NESBITT, AUGUST 30TH WHEN THEY HOST SARANAC.

08/13/2024

Veterans who served at K2 in Uzbekistan can now seek care from the VA . New disability benefits approved. Read more:

Veterans who have suffered debilitating illnesses after exposure to jet fuel, solvents and other environmental hazards while serving at Karshi-Khanabad Air Base in Uzbekistan after Sept. 11, 2001, will be able to receive disability benefits.

08/13/2024

08/13/2024

Learn more about Native American events and culture. Pow Wow.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Traditional Jingtamok!
September 14th, 2024
Osborne Rd, Harbor Springs

08/12/2024

Good morning. Here is the NEWS 8-12-24

*Mostly sunny with highs around 80.

-IN THE STRAITS OF MACKINAC, THE COAST GUARD WORKED WITH LOCAL PARTNERS IN RESPONSE TO A CAPSIZED VESSEL OVER THE WEEKEND, RESCUING FIVE PERSONS AND A DOG FROM THE WATER NEAR MACKINAC ISLAND. CALLS CAME IN FRIDAY AFTERNOON WITH REPORTS OF A CAPSIZED VESSEL 200 YARDS OFFSHORE. COAST GUARD SENT A RESPONSE BOAT OUT OF ST. IGNACE TO THE SCENE TO WORK WITH MACKINAC MARINE RESCUE. ALSO RESPONDING WAS THE SHEPLER’S MACKINAC ISLAND FERRY, “WYANDOTTE”. OFFICIALS SAY THANKFULLY, ALL FIVE FROM THE BOAT WERE WEARING LIFE JACKETS. NO OTHER DETAILS HAVE BEEN RELEASED.

-THE EFFORT TO REPAIR AN AGING DAM IN A POPULAR RECREATION AREA IN SOUTHERN CHEBOYGAN COUNTY IS SCHEDULED TO START TODAY. CORNWALL CREEK FLOODING WILL BE LOWERED BY APPROXIMATELY SIX FEET TO COMPLY WITH A STATE SAFETY ORDER AND PREPARE FOR DAM RENOVATIONS DESIGNED TO PRESERVE THE IMPOUNDMENT FOR RECREATION AND WILDLIFE. THE AREA IS 15 MILES EAST OF WOLVERINE IN THE HEART OF PIGEON RIVER COUNTRY. THE AREA IS MANAGED BY THE DNR AND IS POPULAR FOR FISHING, HIKING, HORSEBACK RIDING, HUNTING, AND KAYAKING. THE ONE–POINT–FIVE MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN BY THE SPRING WITH COMPLETION BY THE FALL OF 2025.

-TONIGHT’S POWERBALL JACKPOT IS WORTH $212 MILLION. TUESDAY’S MEGA MILLIONS IS NOW UP TO $435 MILLION.

-MLB….YESTERDAY IN SAN FRANCISCO, THE TIGERS BEAT THE GIANTS, 5 TO 4. MATT VIERLING AND DILLON DINGLER HIT HOMERS FOR DETROIT. THE TIGERS (56 – 63) ARE OFF TODAY. DETROIT IS HOME TUESDAY AGAINST SEATTLE.

-MINOR LEAGUES….THE PIT SPITTERS WERE ELIMINATED FROM PLAYOFF CONTENTION OVER THE WEEKEND. TRAVERSE CITY CLOSED OUT ITS SEASON SUNDAY BY BLOWING OUT BATTLE CREEK, 13 TO 0. …. GREAT LAKES LOONS BEAT LANSING YESTERDAY, 8 TO 2. THEY ARE OFF TODAY AND WILL BE AT LAKE COUNTY TOMORROW.

-OLYMPICS….THE 2024 SUMMER GAMES WRAPPED UP WITH THE CLOSING CEREMONIES LAST NIGHT IN PARIS. TEAM USA WON THE TOTAL MEDAL COUNT WITH 126, AND WERE TIED WITH CHINA FOR THE MOST GOLD AT 40. THE 2028 SUMMER GAMES TAKE PLACE IN LOS ANGELES.

-NASCAR….AUSTIN DILLON TOOK THE CHECKERED FLAG LAST NIGHT IN A CONTROVERSIAL OVERTIME FINISH IN RICHMOND.

-NFL….DETROIT LIONS NEXT PRE–SEASON GAME IS SATURDAY, AUGUST 17TH AT KANSAS CITY.

-HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS….SOME 100 – THOUSAND STUDENT ATHLETES WILL BEGIN PRACTICE FOR FALL SPORTS TODAY. THIS INCLUDES FOOTBALL, VOLLEYBALL, CROSS-COUNTRY, GIRLS GOLF, AND BOYS SOCCER.

08/11/2024

Candidate for Michigan Supreme Court will be at “The Hive” on Tuesday.-

08/10/2024

The fund raising for the new Cheboygan Dog Park continues. So far, about $27,000 has been raised towards the $35,000 goal to help create a new dog park in Cheboygan.

Cheboygan County Dog Park Welcome to your furry friend’s new favorite “up north” hangout! Learn About The Project Pledged Contributions $27335

08/09/2024

Good morning- here is the NEWS 8-9-24

*Mostly sunny today with highs in the low to mid 70s.

-ABC SAYS BOTH DONALD TRUMP AND KAMALA HARRIS HAVE AGREED TO A SEPTEMBER 10TH PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE, SETTING UP THE FIRST FACE–OFF BETWEEN THE REPUBLICAN AND DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES.

-CONGRESSMAN JACK BERGMAN WAS IN CHEBOYGAN COUNTY YESTERDAY TALKING ABOUT THE INDIAN RIVER SEWER SYSTEM EXPANSION READY TO GET UNDERWAY. THE PROJECT WILL DOUBLE CAPACITY AT TUSCARORA TOWNSHIP’S TREATMENT PLANT. OFFICIALS SAY THE $15 MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT IS FUNDED FROM FEDERAL GRANTS AND EARMARKS, WITH THE REST COMING FROM GRASSROOTS DONATIONS. ENGINEERS SAY IT WILL BE ABLE TO SERVE 400 PROPERTIES ALONG THE INLAND WATERWAY, TAKING THEM OFF SEPTIC SYSTEMS AND PUTTING THEM ONTO THE MUNICIPAL SEWER. CONTRACTORS ARE PLANNING TO BEGIN WORK NEXT MONTH AND COMPLETING THE PROJECT BY THE END OF 2025.

-IN GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, EAST BAY TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSIONERS HAVE APPROVED A NEW 16–UNIT VACATION RENTAL DEVELOPMENT ON U.S.-31 NEXT TO BAYSIDE MARKET, A SISTER PROJECT TO PARK SHORE RESORT. THEY ALSO APPROVED PLANS FROM LIFE POINT BIBLE CHURCH TO SIGNIFICANTLY EXPAND ON ITS PROPERTY NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF THREE MILE AND GARFIELD.

-IN CHEBOYGAN, THERE WILL BE A SPECIAL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MONDAY NIGHT. IT WILL INCLUDE A PUBLIC HEARING TO REZONE TWO PARCELS FOR A PROJECT ON SOUTH HURON STREET. TIERRA REALTY TRUST HAS SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION TO DEVELOP A 52–UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX.

-THE 146TH CHEBOYGAN COUNTY FAIR CONTINUES THRU SATURDAY NIGHT. TONIGHT, IT’S UNCLE KRACKER IN CONCERT. THE WARM–UP BAND IS THE DARWIN PROJECT…..THE NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN FAIR IS ALSO HAPPENING NEAR TRAVERSE CITY….BIG WEEKEND IN THE LES CHENEAUX BEGINS WITH A CAR SHOW IN DOWNTOWN CEDARVILLE TODAY, FOLLOWED BY ANTIQUE WOODEN BOAT SHOW AND FESTIVAL OF ARTS TOMORROW IN HESSEL...OTHER WEEKEND EVENTS INCLUDE THE BOYNE CITY PIRATE FEST….INTERNATIONAL IRONWORKERS FESTIVAL IN MACKINAW CITY, LUMBERJACK FESTIVAL IN WOLVERINE, 31st ODAWA HOMECOMING POW-WO IN HARBOR SPRINGS, NORTHERN MICHIGAN OPEN AT CHEBOYGAN GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, AND SATURDAY MORNING'S RUN FOR THE HEALTH OF IT IN ST. IGNACE.

-TONIGHT’S MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT IS WORTH AT LEAST $398 MILLION. SATURDAY’S POWERBALL IS UP TO $201 MILLION.

-MLB….LAST NIGHT IN SEATTLE, IT WAS A TOUGH LOSS FOR THE TIGERS. MARINERS GET A WALK – OFF WIN IN THE BOTTOM OF THE NINTH TO BEAT DETROIT, 4 TO 3. TIGERS RECORD DROPS TO 55 – 61. DETROIT’S ROAD TRIP CONTINUES TONIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO. FIRST PITCH IS 10:15 P.M.

-MINOR LEAGUES….LAST NIGHT IN ROCKFORD, PIT SPITTERS LOST TO THE RIVETS, 15 TO 1. TRAVERSE CITY IS AT BATTLE CREEK, TONIGHT…..GREAT LAKES LOONS BEAT THE LUGNUTS, FIVE TO NOTHING. THE TWO TEAMS MEET AGAIN TONIGHT AT DOW DIAMOND.

-NFL PRE-SEASON….LAST NIGHT IN NEW JERSEY, LIONS LOST THEIR PRE–SEASON OPENER TO THE GIANTS, 14 TO 3. DETROIT’S ONLY SCORING CAME ON A 53 – YARD FIELD GOAL BY FORMER UFL KICKER, JACK BATES. LIONS NEXT GAME IS AUGUST 17TH AT KANSAS CITY.

-COLLEGE BASKETBALL….TOM IZZO’S MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS WILL PLAY AT NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY IN AN EXHIBITION GAME, OCTOBER 13TH AT THE SUPERIOR DOME.

-NASCAR….AFTER A TWO–WEEK HIATUS, CUP SERIES RACING RETURNS THIS WEEKEND TO RICHMOND RACEWAY.

-OLYMPICS….PARIS HIGHLIGHTS FROM THURSDAY….MEN’S BASKETBALL, TEAM USA HAD TO RALLY TO BEAT SERBIA, 95 TO 91. USA NOW FACES FRANCE IN THE FINALE, SATURDAY…..WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL, THE AMERICANS EDGED BRAZIL TO ADVANCE TO THE FINALS AGAINST ITALY ON SUNDAY….CLOSING CEREMONIES ARE SUNDAY NIGHT.

08/09/2024

I chuckled at this one.

Kamala Harris' pick for Vice President seems to be handier than your average politician.

08/09/2024

Kamala Harris' pick for Vice President seems to be handier than your average politician.

08/09/2024

Volunteers are needed for helping the Cheboygan Humane Society get ready for their annual garage sale. August 15th is when the big need starts.

We Need Your Help!

08/09/2024

New project next in Cheboygan. They are adding another petroleum storage tank in the river storage terminal area.

The City of Cheboygan and Northern Lakes Economic Alliance (NLEA) worked with US Energy to secure a $500,000 grant from MDOT’s Maritime and Port Facility Grant Program. This grant will be part of a $2.1 million dollar project at US Energy’s site, located at the mouth of the Cheboygan River. The project will expand and secure motor fuel supply for Northern Michigan by adding a petroleum storage tank at the Cheboygan marine terminal. Only five projects were funded from this one-time appropriation from MDOT’s FY 2024 budget. US Energy hopes to start construction this fall if they can secure all the necessary permits.

According to Todd LaRocque, Terminal Manager (Cheboygan and Rogers City) for US Energy, “We are excited about this expansion project, and there is more to come in the future. This project, estimated at $2.1 million, demonstrates our long-term commitment to the community for the fuel supply industry. We are proud to be working with the City of Cheboygan on this project.”

“This new grant allows US Energy to store more fuel within the City to meet the needs of high-demand periods and emergency situations in the supply chain. I’d like to thank US Energy, NLEA, and City staff on their partnership on this exciting project,” commented Mayor Pro Tem Adam Bedwin.

“The additional petroleum tank represents a significant investment in our community’s energy infrastructure and is a much-welcomed increase in our local tax base. This increased revenue will allow the City to fund essential services and continue to improve the quality of life for residents,” said Mayor Mallory.

For additional info on the grant, please contact Alexandria Martin, Executive Assistant to the City Manager at (231) 627-9931 or at [email protected].

08/09/2024

Inspired by the Olympic Air Pistol Shooting event, Ranger Nick has taken to using a new posture when reading Civil War history . . .

08/08/2024

Good morning- here is the NEWS 8-8-24

*Mix of clouds and sunshine. Highs around 80.

-A CHEBOYGAN MAN HAS BEEN ARRAIGNED ON CHARGES FOLLOWING A HIT–AND- RUN CRASH KILLED A WOMAN IN EMMET COUNTY MONDAY MORNING. AUTHORITIES SAY 25–YEAR OLD JERRY STONE WAS THE DRIVER OF A PICKUP THAT STRUCK AND KILLED A 48–YEAR OLD COLORADO WOMAN WHO WAS JOGGING ON THE SHOULDER OF U.S.-31 NEAR LUCE STREET IN ODEN. HE WAS CHARGED WITH FAILURE TO STOP AT THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT RESULTING IN DEATH, AND POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, BELIEVED TO BE M**H AND ECSTASY. STONE’S BOND IS SET AT $150–THOUSAND. HIS NEXT COURT HEARING IS AUGUST 14TH IN PETOSKEY.

-ANOTHER ANIMAL CRUELTY CASE REPORTED IN NORTHEAST MICHIGAN. THE ALPENA COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT SAYS ITS ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER IS IN THE PROCESS OF PLACING OVER 160 ANIMALS IN SAFE LOCATIONS. OFFICERS RECEIVED A COMPLAINT LAST WEEK AND OBTAINED A SEARCH WARRANT FOR PROPERTY OFF TAYLOR HAWKS ROAD. THE ANIMALS INCLUDED GOATS, HORSES, DOGS AND SHEEP LIVING IN UNSANITARY CONDITIONS AND IN A VERY POOR STATE OF HEALTH. THE PROPERTY OWNER, 41–YEAR OLD KRISTY BARTLETT WAS CHARGED WITH CRUELTY AND ABANDONING ANIMALS, AND HAS BEEN RELEASED ON BOND.

-THE 146TH CHEBOYGAN COUNTY FAIR CONTINUES THRU SUNDAY AND INCLUDES UNCLE KRACKER IN CONCERT TOMORROW NIGHT….THE NORTHWESTERN MICHIGAN FAIR IN TRAVERSE CITY IS HAPPENING THRU AUGUST 10TH….THE BOYNE CITY PIRATE FEST BEGINS TODAY WITH ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED THRU SATURDAY NIGHT...COMING UP THIS WEEKEND IS THE 40TH INTERNATIONAL IRONWORKERS FESTIVAL IN MACKINAW CITY, THE WOLVERINE LUMBERJACK FESTIVAL, THE ANTIQUE WOODEN BOAT SHOW IN HESSEL, AND THE RUN FOR THE HEALTH OF IT IN ST. IGNACE.

-NO ONE MATCHED ALL THE NUMBERS IN LAST NIGHT’S POWERBALL. THAT JACKPOT ROLLS OVER TO $201 MILLION ON SATURDAY. FRIDAY’S MEGA MILLIONS IS UP TO $398 MILLION.

-MLB….LAST NIGHT IN SEATTLE, THE TIGERS BEAT THE MARINERS, 6 TO 2. DETROIT HAD HOMERS FROM JAKE ROGERS AND WENCEEL PEREZ, AS TARIK SKUBAL PICKED UP HIS 13TH WIN. IT WILL BE A BULLPEN GAME FOR THE TIGERS (55 – 60), AS THEY WRAP UP THE SERIES TONIGHT IN SEATTLE. FIRST PITCH IS 9:40 P.M.

-MINOR LEAGUES….IT WAS A WILD ONE LAST NIGHT IN ILLINOIS, THE PIT SPITTERS OUTSLUGGED THE RIVETS TO STAY ALIVE IN THE PLAYOFF RACE, 18 TO 15. TRAVERSE CITY IS AT ROCKFORD AGAIN TONIGHT….GREAT LAKES LOONS LOST TO THE LUGNUTS LAST NIGHT, 3 TO 2. THEY HOST LANSING AGAIN TONIGHT AT DOW DIAMOND.

-NFL….DETROIT LIONS HAVE THEIR FIRST PRE–SEASON GAME TONIGHT AT THE NEW YORK GIANTS. KICKOFF IN THE MEADOWLANDS IS 7:00 P.M….MEANWHILE, THE GIANTS AND THE LIONS WERE EACH FINED $200–THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR MULTIPLE FIGHTS DURING JOINT PRACTICES THIS WEEK. ALL NFL TEAMS WERE REMINDED IN A MEMO LAST MONTH THAT FIGHTING AND UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AT JOINT PRACTICES WOULD NOT BE TOLERATED.

-COLLEGE FOOTBALL….YESTERDAY, THE NCAA ANNOUNCED A FOUR–YEAR SHOW-CAUSE ORDER FOR FORMER MICHIGAN COACH JIM HARBAUGH. THIS IS FOR IMPERMISSIBLE CONDUCT WITH RECRUITS AND PLAYERS WHILE ACCESS WAS RESTRICTED DURING THE PANDEMIC. THIS EFFECTIVELY BANS HIM FROM COLLEGE ATHLETICS UNTIL 2028. HARBAUGH LEFT HIS ALMA MATER EARLIER THIS YEAR TO TAKE THE HEAD COACHING JOB WITH THE L.A. CHARGERS.

-OLYMPICS….YESTERDAY IN PARIS, IN TRACK AND FIELD, QUINCY HALL CAME FROM BEHIND TO WIN GOLD IN THE MEN’S 400 METERS….AMERICAN KATIE MOON TOOK SILVER IN THE WOMEN’S POLE VAULT….USA’S MEN’S WATERPOLO BEAT AUSTRALIA IN A SHOOTOUT...TEAM USA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL WON ITS 59TH STRAIT OLYMPIC GAME, DEFEATING NIGERIA, 88 – 74….TEAM USA MEN’S BASKETBALL TAKES ON SERBIA TODAY WITH A BIRTH IN THE GOLD MEDAL GAME ON THE LINE…..CLOSING CEREMONIES ARE SUNDAY NIGHT.