Karly Graham

After facing staffing shortages, the Petoskey school board approved a plan to hire the staff in as district employees, rather than working as contractors from a third party.

During Tuesday's hearing, Jerry Stone III pled guilty to operating while intoxicated causing death, fourth habitual felony in relation to the fatal August crash.

HARBOR SPRINGS — The Manthei Group has expressed interest in potentially leasing the currently unoccupied Daifuku building near the Harbor Springs Airport.

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Costumes have been decided and jack-o'-lanterns have been carved. It's nearly Halloween, and Northern Michigan is ready to celebrate.

CHEBOYGAN — The Cheboygan man playing as a contestant in season 47 of "Survivor" has crossed another item off his bucket list: making the merge.

The businesses in 441 and 445 E. Mitchell St. in downtown Petoskey have until Nov. 15 to vacate the premises.

Different towns and cities may set specific trick-or-treating times on Halloween night. Here are some local schedules for this Oct. 31.

Democrat Mark Sommers and Republican incumbent Charles Laughbaum face off in District 1, while Democrat Courtney Wilber and Republican incumbent Don Mapes are competing in District 3.

Students and staff took to Main Street for the annual Halloween parade on Thursday afternoon.

In the Nov. 5 election, the Harbor Springs Public Schools Board of Education will have five names on the ballot hoping to fill four open seats.