KALKASKA – Unfavorable weather conditions forced organizers to postpone the Kalkaska Winterfest earlier this year and cancel the festival altogether in 2017 and 2018.
FIFE LAKE – Local residents will get one more go around to learn about the construction of a proposed roundabout at the intersection of US-131 and M-186 at an upcoming public meeting.
REGION – A total ban on feeding deer took effect on Feb. 1 throughout the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, just in time for the arrival of several weeks of brutally cold winter weather.
CENTRAL LAKE – During the summer months, Mike King can be found on his family's farm north of Central Lake doing anything from spraying trees and hauling fruit, to pressing cider.
KALKASKA – While Kalkaska Winterfest will attract approximately 150 sled dog teams for the annual races on Feb. 23-24, the festival will also feature another specialized canine athletic event for community spectators to enjoy.
MANCELONA – After his discharge from the U.S. Coast Guard in 1946, where he served four years as part of the war effort, Mark Fiedler headed to the family farm near Charlevoix, and attended a church camp where he met the love of his life.
REGION – Under Michigan state law, school districts are allowed six cancelled days due to conditions beyond their control, or what is known as "Act Of God" days, which includes severe storms, fires, epidemics, power outages, or health issues.