Ellsworth News

Police are investigating damage to a house built by construction students at Charlevoix High School.

“Thanks to George McBath and his BATA staff, as well as the VFW Honor Guard, for helping make this a memorable event”

One of a parent's worst nightmares came true for Nicole and Mark Wade when their 3-year-old daughter, Laurel, wandered away from their Traverse City home with the neighbor's dog on April 18. via Traverse City Record-Eagle

MOPS is sponsoring their sixth annual spring Mom and Baby Sale on Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Eaton Rapids, 600 South Main St. via Lansing State Journal

“I don't want people to have sticker shock”

Tapawingo ready for 25th anniversary The north country's Tapawingo, the restaurant that put the town of Ellsworth on the national map, re-opens May 1 for its 25th year. via The Detroit News

The fourth 'sailing' of the Titanic will take place on Saturday, April 12 at the English Inn in Eaton Rapids, with social hour and cocktails begin at 6 p.m., and sailing promptly at 7 p.m. The evening will ... via Lansing State Journal

“A brighter spot is the quick service and quick-casual restaurant segment. People are beginning to trade down from casual to quick-casual restaurants. The customer still has a better experience (than quick service) and is getting a good value.”

If the economy in Michigan is so bad, why are so many restaurants - even the slightly pricier ones - so full? It's a question I've heard on more than one occasion around town, usually prefacing someone's ... via Lansing State Journal

You can help If your organization needs volunteers or donated items, write Debbie McGuiness at the Petoskey News-Review, 319 State St., Petoskey, Mich., 49770, or send an e-mail to dmcguiness@petoskeynews.com . ... via Petoskey News Review

The following high school games have been either cancelled or postponed for Friday, January 18th. via WWUP-TV Cadillac

“I know it's going to be put to good use and help others.”

Charlevoix High School construction technology students are not just building a building this year, they are building a special place for area parents and their children. via Petoskey News Review

Meetings Monday, Dec. 31 Boyne City Rotary Club meets at 6 p.m. Monday at Robert's Restaurant in Boyne City. via Petoskey News Review

“Mike Washburn, our board mentor (a retired superintendent himself), suggested a few people to us, and a few people on the board also brought up names, based on reputations and who was possibly available”

During a reception for outgoing superintendent David Larson Monday, December 3, Harbor Springs School Board president Rob Fuhrman presented what he deemed an appropriate parting gift: a "flack jacket" . ... via Harbor Light Newspaper

Late Saturday night, I was walking up to the ATM on Church Street and South University Avenue, when a SUV full of drunk men yelled at me, "Fuck you, Afghanistan bitch!" I kept walking, ignoring this eloquent ... via The Michigan Daily Online

“If we didn't cut back on the weekends we possibly would be out of money by next spring and have to close our doors”

Folks in Charlevoix County may be digging out of a lot more snow this winter. The road commission there announced it will not be plowing secondary roads on the weekends because of budget concerns. via WTOM-TV Traverse City

“If they needed help they could have come here, but that wasn't the way to do it.”

The Charlevoix County Sheriff is asking for the community's help in hopes of tracking down a woman he says is stealing from a charitable organization in Ellsworth. via WTOM-TV Traverse City

The Michigan Nature Association, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the study of natural history, conservation education and protection of natural areas in Michigan. via Lansing State Journal

“He now has the opportunity to do this”

Before beginning his 25th year as chef/owner of Michigan's most celebrated "Up North" restaurant, Tapawingo in Ellsworth, Harlan "Pete" Peterson is taking time for a cold weather hiatus. via Hometown Life

“Katie Kleiman also ran a solid race”

The North Central girls were very much in contention Saturday, placing third among 21 schools in the Central Lake Cross Country Invitational. via The Daily Press

Monday, Sept. 24 Boyne City Rotary Club meets at 6 p.m. Monday at Robert's Restaurant in Boyne City. via Petoskey News Review