Antrim County

Bellaire Bar & Restaurant closes after owner's sudden death

Published by admin on Thu, 08/03/2017 - 3:00am

BELLAIRE – An era came to a sad and tragic end on July 17 when the Bellaire Bar and Restaurant, long known as a cornerstone of the community, closed after the sudden and untimely death of Mike Kovacs, the establishment's owner for the past 11 years.

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Voters to decide on CLPS bond proposal for buses

Published by admin on Thu, 08/03/2017 - 3:00am

CENTRAL LAKE – Registered voters in the Central Lake Public School District will be asked to head to the polls Tuesday, Aug. 8 to decide whether or not the school district should borrow funds to purchase new school buses.

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Toxic plume moving faster than expected

Published by admin on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 4:45pm

REGION – Jeff and Rachel Krino never imagined they'd have to deal with having a contaminated water source when they moved north in the fall of 2003.

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Harbor Days: Cherished favorites and new events planned for popular festival

Published by admin on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 4:45pm

ELK RAPIDS – The village of Elk Rapids is making final preparations for Harbor Days under the guidance of new executive director Chuck Goossen.

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Sevenski juror believes officer wasn’t assaulted

Published by admin on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 4:45pm

BELLAIRE – Guilty.

And as Larry Sevenski hung his head in dejection, and members of the audience offered emotional responses to the verdict, one member of the four-woman, eight-man jury said to himself, “This isn’t right.”

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Alden Days to feature annual race, parade and activities for all ages

Published by admin on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 3:30pm

ALDEN – There will be much to see and do during the village of Alden's annual Alden Days summer celebration, which kicks off next Saturday.

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Local resident recalls career with country star Kenny Rogers

Published by admin on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 3:30pm

BELLAIRE – At the end of his current tour around the world in August, the legendary "Gambler"-musician Kenny Rogers, will retire.

But the memories of a career spanning more than half a century will always be there for Bellaire resident Dan Jacobs and his brother Chuck.

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Following Tippett ouster, Satterlee returns to Alba Schools

Published by admin on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 3:30pm

ALBA – Rich Satterlee wanted to be perfectly clear.

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Deadline nears for youth and adult fair exhibits, competition

Published by admin on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 3:00am

BELLAIRE – As it has for many years, the annual Antrim County Fair, filled with activities both old and new, will once again be held on the second weekend of August in the village of Bellaire's Craven Park.

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Township joins energy lawsuit, discusses milfoil assessment

Published by admin on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 3:00am

ECHO TOWNSHIP – With a unanimous vote, Echo Township became the 11th and final Antrim County township to join a lawsuit challenging an energy company’s efforts to have property tax valuations lowered on 63 properties throughout the county.