Petoskey News-Review

The Petoskey News-Review serves as the daily newspaper for Petoskey, Michigan. It originally launched in 1878 under the name Petoskey City Record. Following a series of mergers, it was renamed The Petoskey Evening News. In 1953, it combined with The Northern Michigan Review to form the Petoskey News-Review. In 2006, Schurz Communications from South Bend, Indiana, acquired the publication along with its sister papers. Later, in 2019, it was sold to GateHouse Media. The newspaper is published five days a week.

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Forecasting the unpredictable: How Northern Michigan’s weather outlook gets calculated

6 days ago | petoskeynews.com | Annie Doyle

Long-range weather forecasting remains challenging, even with modern technology. The National Weather Service uses a combination of real-time data, satellite imagery and global models for predictions. Forecast accuracy decreases as the prediction timeframe extends further into the future.
Poets to celebrate spoken word during National Poetry Month reading in Charlevoix

1 week ago | petoskeynews.com | Annie Doyle

The Charlevoix Public Library will host its second annual Bards of Northern Michigan live poetry reading on April 22. Eleven regional poets will share their work, reflecting the landscapes and lives of Northern Michigan. The event, held in honor of National Poetry Month, will feature poets with diverse backgrounds and styles.
Ice storm delivers crushing blow to Northern Michigan’s maple syrup industry

1 week ago | petoskeynews.com | Annie Doyle

A late March ice storm devastated Northern Michigan's maple syrup industry, causing significant damage to trees and infrastructure. Despite the widespread destruction, the maple syrup community has rallied together to support each other through the crisis. NORTHERN MICHIGAN — The crippling late March ice storm has turned what was expected to be a banner maple syrup season in Northern Michigan into one of the worst the industry has ever seen.
U.P. man dies in early morning crash on I-75 in Mackinaw Township on April 15, 2025

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.
Bay View Association near Petoskey delays 2025 campus opening after ice storm

1 week ago | petoskeynews.com | Jillian Fellows

PETOSKEY — The Bay View Association has delayed the opening of its 150th Jubilee season as cleanup continues following historic and destructive ice storms that battered the region on March 29-30. Bay View officials said the two-week delay and temporary closure of Bay View Woods to the public is due to extensive storm damage and ongoing safety concerns after heavy ice and high winds significantly damaged trees and infrastructure across the Bay View campus.
Utilities shift crews to restoring internet service after Northern Michigan ice storm

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.
'I skied in May in Michigan': Boyne Mountain hopes to extend spring ski season

1 week ago | petoskeynews.com | Karly Graham

BOYNE FALLS — Temperatures are starting to rise in Northern Michigan, but that doesn't mean ski season has to end. Kari Roder, director of marketing for Boyne Mountain Resort, said the current plan is to stay open for skiing into May this year, with trails only open on weekends. During the week, the resort continues making snow for the trails. There is also maintenance from groomers, making sure there's a consistent base and quality of snow on top, Roder said.
Top performers: Home runs, state qualifiers highlight Gaylord's return to spring sports

1 week ago | petoskeynews.com | Dylan Jespersen

GAYLORD ― If you're a fan of spring sports and live in a Northern Lower Peninsula town like Gaylord, you're probably used to weather delays and late starts to the spring season. Still, the generational ice storm that hit Gaylord and surrounding areas caused delays to the day-to-day lives of everyone in Northern Michigan, pushing the start of the final high school sports season of the 2024-25 school year back on the calendar and down on the list of priorities. Finally, we are back.
New leadership gives Cheboygan County Humane Society a more stable future

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.
Accidental overdose ruled cause of death for 2 found outside Otsego County home

1 week ago | petoskeynews.com | Paul Welitzkin

GAYLORD — Accidental drug overdoses were behind the deaths of a man and woman found outside of a home on Murner Road in February, Michigan State Police (MSP) announced. MSP's investigation began after the man and woman were found dead on Feb. 26, near the home west of Gaylord. The individuals have been identified as a 43-year-old Lansing woman and a 61-year-old Grayling man.