Paul Welitzkin

CHEBOYGAN — Since reopening after the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, the Cheboygan Opera House has had gains in events and attendance while providing a $1 million economic boost to the local economy.

PETOSKEY — North Central Michigan College will open its residence hall on Howard Street next summer to the seasonal workforce.

The project, slated to last until the end of 2026, will involve comprehensive updates to both the birthing center and acute care facilities at the Gaylord hospital.

CHEBOYGAN — Cheboygan County Sheriff Tim Cook is about to cap off a nearly 38-year career in law enforcement, but before he leaves the county board of commissioners and his own department took time Tuesday to acknowledge his contributions.

Deputies and troopers from the Michigan State Police were summoned to a residence in Hayes Township on Sept. 25 where they found the body of Padgett, who had been deceased for an undetermined amount of time. A medical examiner was called in and determined that he was a homicide victim.

The Otsego County Board of Commissioners came within one vote of suspending county administrator Matt Barresi during their meeting on Tuesday.

With a 44-year career in public service, Johnson will go down in history as the longest serving county commissioner in the state.

On the Market is a twice-monthly feature series highlighting interesting real estate that is available in Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Chippewa, Emmet and Otsego counties.

One of the Cheboygan Daily Tribune's top stories of 2024 covered an unusual Cheboygan County home that went on sale -- and is still on the market.

Residents and visitors will be able to find several restaurants open for service in Gaylord and Petoskey during the holidays.