Jillian Fellows

3 weeks ago | petoskeynews.com | Jillian Fellows |Karly Graham |Annie Doyle

Jillian Fellows Karly Graham Annie DoyleThe Petoskey News-ReviewAll around Northern Michigan, graduating seniors are walking across the stage, receiving their diplomas and tossing their caps in the air. Over the weekend of May 30 to June 1, many area schools celebrated commencement with friends and families filling gyms and stadiums to cheer on their graduates. At Alanson Public School on Friday, May 30, each senior read aloud a pre-written thank you as they crossed the stage.

4 weeks ago | petoskeynews.com | Jillian Fellows

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — It’s (unofficially) summer! If you’re looking for something fun to do this weekend in Northern Michigan, there is plenty on the schedule. Here’s what we recommend: Support Otsego County firefighters You can support the Otsego County Fire Department and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast on Saturday, May 31 in Gaylord. The Gaylord Firefighters’ Association’s 3rd Annual Pancake Breakfast will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at the Otsego County Fire Department, 811 S.

1 month ago | petoskeynews.com | Jillian Fellows

PELLSTON — The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team will host a public meeting in Pellston on Wednesday, June 4 to discuss the ongoing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance investigation in the area around the Pellston Regional Airport. According to previous reporting, the Health Department of Northwest Michigan first reported an elevated presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) in private drinking water wells in Pellston in 2020.

1 month ago | cheboygannews.com | Jillian Fellows

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Residents in Cheboygan and Emmet counties may see an increased law enforcement and National Guard presence June 2-3 as local agencies conduct a joint emergency management exercise. According to a press release from both Emmet County Emergency Management and Cheboygan County Emergency Management, the training exercise is intended to enhance emergency response capabilities and coordination among local, state and federal agencies in the event of an emergency situation.

1 month ago | petoskeynews.com | Jillian Fellows |Karly Graham

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Under sunny skies, communities across Northern Michigan marked Memorial Day on Monday, May 26 with downtown parades and somber ceremonies. Memorial Day is dedicated to honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who died while serving their nation. Many local ceremonies often include reading aloud the names of residents who died while serving in the military. In Petoskey, members of the Carl O.