Lake City News

A Houghton Lake motorcyclist died in a traffic crash in Missaukee County. Sheriff's deputies responded to a crash at the intersection of M-55 and Seven Mile Road at about 10 a.m. Sunday.

Kevin Kent has been named "teacher of the year" by Lake City Public Schools in Missaukee County.

At front Tyler DeCoeur, who plays Troy Bolton, and Tim Baase, who plays Chad Danforth, sit in a class taught by Sally Goggin, who plays Ms.

A 24-year-old Lake City man was sentenced to prison after he pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted child abuse first degree Monday in 28th Circuit Court.

“I hung out with the guys from Steppin”

Step into East Lansing this weekend and you'll get a sort of All Music Guide to Michigan. via Lansing State Journal

“We're going to double your $600 rebate and then we're going to triple your $1,200 up to $2,000. And our big motivation is to get people to put it back into the local Michigan economy”

The IRS began making the first wave of economic stimulus direct deposits Monday morning...and plans to continue making those deposits through the rest of the week. via WTOM-TV Traverse City

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The SciFi channel features real-life paranormal researchers are investigating haunted sites throughout the country on their popular series, "Ghost Hunters." The television investigators are members of TAPS, The ... via Northern Michigan News

The trial for a Missaukee County man accused of a sex crime against a teenage girl is set to begin next month. via WWUP-TV Cadillac

Mullins police are investigating a break-in. Police say it happened at the Dollar General store on North Main Street early Tuesday morning. via WBTW

An overturned semi caused a traffic backup on U.S. 2 in Delta County Tuesday morning. via WLUC-TV Negaunee

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A 9-mile stretch of M-55 near Lake City will soon be seeing plenty of orange barrels. via WWUP-TV Cadillac

Births A daughter, Violet Noel Burritt, was born to Ashley and Jim Burritt of North Port, Fla. via Petoskey News Review

A recall by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Sunday is apparently not having an impact of some local school districts. via Northern Michigan News

“It's good to be with people - that's my driving force”

From left, Richard and Ann Clous, Patty and Don Clous and Nancy and Bob Scholl share in laughs at Patty and Don's Cadillac home. via Northern Michigan News

Births A son, John Earl Haggard III , was born to John and Renetta Haggard of Wasilla, Alaska, at 2:16 a.m. on Jan. via Petoskey News Review

Tired of feeling the winter blues? 8 Steps To Healthy Living will put some pep back into your step as you sample deicious recipes, learn steps for healthy living, and live cooking demos free of charge, Feb. via WLJN-FM Traverse City

The death of a Petoskey teen who collapsed in gym class, is reminding schools in Northern Michigan just how quickly an emergency can happen without any warning. via WWUP-TV Cadillac

Paul Bunyan Board of Realtors President Jilane Fenner address other Paul Bunyan members during a luncheon at Mr. via Northern Michigan News

A former middle school teacher has been charged with second-degree child abuse, and lewd and lascivious conduct. via WSJV-TV South Bend

“They just didn't want to be in the automotive business anymore”

Much as he did three weeks ago, when Michigan Republican primary voters gave his flagging campaign its first big win, Mitt Romney has made his business know-how his trump card as he battles to survive Super ... via Detroit Free Press