Paul Welitzkin

2 days ago | cheboygannews.com | Paul Welitzkin

The budget includes $1.9 million for public safety and funds for an additional police officer and a code enforcement officer. A new ordinance limiting short-term rentals to 12 permits and prohibiting them in residential areas was also passed. CHEBOYGAN — The Cheboygan City Council approved a budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year and a new ordinance governing short-term rentals in the city during their meeting on Tuesday, June 24.

3 days ago | petoskeynews.com | Paul Welitzkin

GAYLORD — Management of Alpen Bluffs Outdoor Resort told the Gaylord City Council on Monday, June 23 that steps have been taken to address the facility's high water usage. Craig Snyder of Alpen Bluffs said the resort pressure tested its water system and discovered that a series of water shut-off valves called curb stops needed to be remediated. "We did that and now the system functions as it was designed," he said, adding that the facility's water usage has declined in the last week to 10 days.

5 days ago | petoskeynews.com | Paul Welitzkin

GAYLORD — About a year ago, water from the city of Gaylord began flowing to Alpen Bluffs Outdoor Resort on M-32 East. From that moment on, the facility's water usage has been higher than normal. Gaylord City Treasurer Travis Hewitt said Alpen Bluffs used about 106,000 cubic feet of water (equivalent to about 800,000 gallons) in June 2024. Last month, Alpen Bluffs used 141,000 cubic feet. A typical full-service car wash would use anywhere from 70,000 to 90,000 cubic feet in a month, noted Hewitt.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Paul Welitzkin

GAYLORD — The victim in the June 12 shooting death that occurred in Otsego County's Hayes Township has been identified. The suspect, 70-year-old Michael Haley, was arraigned on June 13 on a homicide charge in 87-A District Court. He is accused of shooting to death 64-year-old Russell William Delonge in a home both men shared on Smugglers Pass Road, according to court records.

1 week ago | petoskeynews.com | Paul Welitzkin

The Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) launched a grant program to aid public service organizations impacted by the March ice storm. Funding comes from the OCF's Disaster Response Fund, which has received $395,000 in donations since March 31. GAYLORD — The March 28-30 ice storm caused millions of dollars in damages and affected residents, businesses and organizations.