News across Cheboygan County

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…
RICHARD LOCH
Richard Loch, age 85, of Birmingham, Michigan, started his new life on Thursday, September 17, 2026. He was born on July 12, 1941, in Detroit to Anthony and Libbie Loch, and was the youngest of their three children. Richard was a resident of Detroit, Utica, Mackinaw City, Palm…
PUBLIC HEARING Village Of Mackinaw City Notice Of Zoning Board of Appeals
NOTICE IS HERE BY GIVEN that the following request has been made to the Village of Mackinaw City Zoning Board of Appeals: Church of the Straits, c/o Dave Wallis, 307 N Huron Ave., parcel No. 012-V07-073-001-00, is requesting dimensional variance for a proposed detached accessory…

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…

Vikings beat Boyne City, Cheboygan
Grayling responded from a 9-1 varsity soccer loss to Kalkaska with a win over Boyne City two days later. The Vikings, hosting Kalkaska Sept. 15, got their lone goal from Max Huspen with Owen Lewicki assisting. Playing at Boyne City Sept. 17, Owen Brinks and Lewicki both scored in…

Historical presentation among library schedule
A presentation by independent researcher Charles A. Koehler Jr. is planned Sept. 29 at the Crawford County Devereaux Memorial Library. Koehler’s presentation will cover his new and original research on ancient Native American trails in Cheboygan, Otsego and Montmorency counties.…
Main Street DDA Board of Directors Opening
The Cheboygan Main Street Downtown Development Authority has an open seat on its Board of Directors. Those interested must have the ability to meet monthly, shall be persons having an […] The post Main Street DDA Board of Directors Opening first appeared on City of Cheboygan .
Main Street Program Assistant Wanted
The Cheboygan Main Street Downtown Development Authority (DDA) is seeking an organized, dependable and community-minded individual to serve as its part-time Main Street Program Assistant. Working directly with the Executive […] The post Main Street Program Assistant Wanted first…
Fall Hydrant Flushing Schedule
EAST SIDE: ➢ 10:00 pm Sunday, Oct 25 to 7:00 am Monday, Oct 26 ➢ 10:00 pm Monday, Oct 26 to 7:00 am Tuesday, Oct 27 ➢ 10:00 pm Tuesday, […] The post Fall Hydrant Flushing Schedule first appeared on City of Cheboygan .
Fall Clean Up Dates
2026 FALL CLEAN-UP Pick-Up Dates: October 26th – November 6th Starting October 26 and ending November 6, 2026, the City’s Street Department will provide free pick-up service for yard raking, […] The post Fall Clean Up Dates first appeared on City of Cheboygan .

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…