News across Greater Petoskey
Did Ernest Hemingway live in Michigan? The author’s not-so-secret connection to Petoskey
Growing up, Hemingway spent every summer at his family cottage on Walloon Lake near Petoskey. The connection draws international visitors to the area to see the traces he left.
Mackinaw City Boys Claim Title at Home Invite, Again
The Mackinaw City boys’ cross country team liked winning their annual home invite so much last fall, they decided to do it again this year. The Comets, hosting a 20-team meet dubbed the Mackinaw Club Invite, were able to outrun the field, winning the small school division. The…
Lady Comets get sweep over Wolverine in NLC opener
Mackinaw City volleyball opened up Northern Lakes Conference play with a well-played victory on Friday, Sept. 11. The Lady Comets were hosting the Lady Wildcats, and they were able to control things the entire way, earning a sweep, 25-16, 25-15 and 25-14. “It was great to kick…
Trail Riding Across the Straits: Trek the Mighty Mac Draws 686 ORVs
The arrival of fall at the Straits of Mackinac brings new recreational activities, including color tours using the local trails. St. Ignace and Mackinaw City promoted their trails with the 12th annual Trek the Mighty Mac off-road vehicle parade Saturday, September 26. This year’s…
Tractor Parade Attracts 1,163 Entrants
The 18th annual Mackinac Bridge Antique Tractor Crossing and Show brought agricultural history to the Straits area with 1,163 historic tractors participating. The parade began in Mackinaw City and crossed over to St. Ignace for a tractor show at Little Bear East Arena. The event…
Mackinaw City Approves Zoning Amendment for Storage Units, Seeks Quotes for Ferry Fee Rate Study
The Mackinaw City Village Council approved warehousing and storage as a permitted land use to the agricultural zoning district during their meeting Thursday, September 17. In August, the Mackinaw City Planning Commission held a meeting to discuss a petition received from an…
BEVERLY JEAN BENJAMIN
Following a fulfilling life of 96 years, Beverly Jean Benjamin passed away peacefully September 10, 2026 in Petoskey, Michigan. Beverly arrived November 27, 1929 in Battle Creek, Michigan. She was the daughter of Ray and Ella Hamilton. Bev had a younger brother, Gordon, who was…
Up North Lowdown broadcasts LIVE tomorrow from Harbor Springs Festival of the Book
Friday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 pm, join IPR at Irish Boat Shop in Harbor Springs for this live broadcast of Up North Lowdown.
Mackinaw City Boys Win First NLC Race, Girls Take Second
The first Northern Lakes Conference cross country meet of the season was held on Thursday, Sept. 10. Mackinaw City served as hosts of the event, held at the Headlands Dark Sky Park. The Comets had their boys’ take first in the event, taking 27 points, while Ellsworth was second…
Engadine Football Breaks Through, Gets Convincing Road Win over Pellston
It was scoreless through the first quarter. By the end of the game on Thursday, Sept. 10, it was an emphatic victory for the Engadine 8-player football team, as they took down host Pellston, 34-6 for their first win of the year. “The kids played well, things didn’t start out well…
Water Protectors: Tribal Members Honor Ancestors in Water Ceremony on Mackinac Bridge, Continue Fight Against Line 5
Every Labor Day, tens of thousands cross the Mackinac Bridge on foot, but this year’s Mackinac Bridge Walk had an extra weight to local tribal members and opponents of the Line 5 pipeline. Michigan Climate Action Network volunteers, tribal members of the Three Fires Confederacy,…
Summer’s Grand Finale
The end of summer brought celebrations in St. Ignace and Mackinaw City as the communities hosted the 68th annual Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk Monday, September 7. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ceremonially led the way as about 34,000 people from across the country came to enjoy the…