Paul Welitzkin

1 week ago | cheboygannews.com | Paul Welitzkin

Power has been restored to most Northern Michigan residents affected by the March ice storm, and crews are now focusing on internet restoration. Spectrum is also restoring service, having repaired over 3,100 customer connections and opened over 3,000 Wi-Fi access points. GAYLORD — Crews have restored power to the vast majority of those in Northern Michigan who lost service as a result of the March 29-30 ice storm. Workers will now turn their attention to restoring internet service.

1 week ago | petoskeynews.com | Paul Welitzkin

MACKINAW TWP. — An Upper Peninsula man died after his vehicle overturned on I-75 early Tuesday morning in Mackinaw Township. The Cheboygan County Sheriff's Department said Bruce Cheshire, 56, from Gulliver was driving his 2006 Dodge Ram pickup northbound on I-75 at 2:55 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15 when it exited the roadway to the right. It continued driving on the right-of-way before re-entering the roadway and overturning.

1 week ago | petoskeynews.com | Paul Welitzkin

Power has been restored to most Northern Michigan residents affected by the March ice storm, and crews are now focusing on internet restoration. Spectrum is also restoring service, having repaired over 3,100 customer connections and opened over 3,000 Wi-Fi access points. GAYLORD — Crews have restored power to the vast majority of those in Northern Michigan who lost service as a result of the March 29-30 ice storm. Workers will now turn their attention to restoring internet service.

1 week ago | cheboygannews.com | Paul Welitzkin

MACKINAW TWP. — An Upper Peninsula man died after his vehicle overturned on I-75 early Tuesday morning in Mackinaw Township. The Cheboygan County Sheriff's Department said Bruce Cheshire, 56, from Gulliver was driving his 2006 Dodge Ram pickup northbound on I-75 at 2:55 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15 when it exited the roadway to the right. It continued driving on the right-of-way before re-entering the roadway and overturning.

1 week ago | petoskeynews.com | Paul Welitzkin

The Cheboygan County Humane Society (CCHS) has stabilized after facing challenges in late 2024. CCHS offers animal control, adoption and cremation services, operating with reduced hours due to limited staffing. Funding comes from the county and fundraising, with a potential millage request being considered for 2026. CHEBOYGAN — The Cheboygan County Humane Society has found its footing following a rough end to 2024.