Adam Bartelmay

2 days ago | 9and10news.com | Adam Bartelmay

PELLSTON — The March ice storm left whole forests decimated in several areas of Northern Michigan and now forestry experts will host a talk on the health of forests in the storm’s aftermath. Bryce and Susan Metcalfe, co-owners of the Grayling-based, Metcalfe Forestry Co. and Burns Timber Tax Service, will offer advice on what to “salvage or not to salvage” in conjunction with the Emmet Conservation District.

3 days ago | 9and10news.com | Adam Bartelmay

TRAVERSE CITY — The Grand Traverse County Health Department is keeping a close eye on a potentially deadly illness that’s making a comeback. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1,000 cases of measles have been reported nationwide this year, including nine in Michigan. Even though none have been reported in our area, cases have popped up in Ingham, Macomb, Oakland and, inching closer to Northern Michigan, Montcalm County.

1 week ago | 9and10news.com | Adam Bartelmay

TRAVERSE CITY — The Traverse City City Commission will meet Monday and the big topic on the agenda will hold the second of two public hearings on the adoption of an Annual Action Plan for the 2025-2026 Community Block Grant. The city adopted a consolidated 5-year plan in August of last year. This comes on the heels of their approval of Safer Harbor becoming a year-round shelter for the homeless.

1 week ago | 9and10news.com | Adam Bartelmay

05-08-2025 at 08:22:01 PM EDT| Updated 05-08-2025 at 08:22:02 PM EDTSeveral Northern Michigan communities will kick off the busy festival season with family events, including the popular Mesick Lions Mushroom Festival in its 66th year. Here are a few of the events in Northern Michigan this weekend:May 9-11 The 66th annual Mesick Lions Mushroom Festival is a family-friendly event with activities, sporting events, a Blessing of the Jeeps, markets, food, a grand parade and more.

2 weeks ago | 9and10news.com | Adam Bartelmay

05-01-2025 at 09:26:38 PM EDT| Updated 05-01-2025 at 09:41:58 PM EDTNORTHERN MICHIGAN — The May 6 election is next Tuesday and voters in eight area school districts will be asked to decide several school funding proposals. Here’s what’s at stake in each of the districts:ATLANTA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS - The district is asking for a $200,000 sinking fund millage that would last from 2025 to 2034.