Summers Senior Center host events honoring Martin Luther King
IDLEWILD — In celebration of Martin Luther King Day, the public is invited to a couple of events in Idlewild, a national historic community founded as an African American […]
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Lake County Historical Society Antique Road Show and Tell
BALDWIN — People experienced history in a tangible way last Wednesday during the Lake County Historical Society’s yearly Antique Road Show and Tell program at the Lake County Historical […]
County broadband services to increase
LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Economic Development Alliance has been working to expand broadband in Lake County. John Trimberger, LCEDA board member, shared the progress being made […]
Trial court
• Perry Patrick Pettinato III, 26, of Chase, was arraigned on one count of child abuse (third-degree) and one count of domestic violence. Preliminary exam is set for […]
St. Ann’s Senior Center meal menu
The following meals will be served at St. Ann’s Senior Center beginning the week of Monday, Jan. 14. • Monday, Jan. 14: Burger stroganoff, beets, coleslaw, roll and […]
Upcoming events in Lake County
The following are upcoming events in Lake County: • Webber Township meets at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10, at Webber Township Hall. • Sweetwater Township meets at […]
Putting safety first in wintertime
LAKE COUNTY — Winters in northern Michigan can be brutal. Lake County Emergency Manager Don Divis said there are precautions people can take to stay safe during the […]
Yates Twp. facing lawsuit by fire chief
YATES TWP. — On Nov. 13, 2018, Yates Township Fire Chief and Zoning Administrator John Barnett filed a lawsuit in the U.S. Federal District Court for the western […]
Webber hosts workshop to discuss licensing recreational marijuana
WEBBER TWP. — Residents of Webber Township gave their input and voiced questions and concerns regarding licensing for recreational marijuana during a public workshop at Webber Township Hall on […]
Blessing of the Sleds rescheduled for Jan. 19
IRONS — Due to sunny and mild temperatures, Blessing of the Sleds, which was scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 5, is rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 19. Each year, the […]
Commissioners approve board appointments, assignments
LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Board of Commissioners met to determine board officers, appointments and assignments during its organizational meeting on Jan. 2. In the election of […]
Local parties select officers
Local political parties elected new officers. The Lake County Republican Party elected Joan Runnels, president; Steve Steketee, vice president; Jan Cripe, secretary; and Faith Steketee, treasurer. Meetings are […]