By Megan King, Violence Prevention Coordinator, Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan Each year during April’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we seek to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it. This year feels different.
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See what the Boyne City Police Department’s officers do in their daily work with this look at their weekly incident reports.
Continue Reading ...Boyne City Public Schools (BCPS) will be offering tuition-free preschool to four-year-olds for the fall 2018-19 school year thanks to voters passing the Regional Enhancement Millage.
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Unity Hall: A Place Where People Help People Bring your family and plan on joining us for delicious spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and desserts! Donations appreciated to further the support of providing a safe location to host Recovery Programs.
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ELECTION NOTICE NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION TO THE ELECTORS OF THE FOLLOWING CITIES/TOWNSHIPS CHARLEVOIX COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO BE HELD MAY 8, 2018 To the qualified electors of the following Cities/Townships notice is hereby given that a Special Election will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, for the purpose of electing officials for the following…
Continue Reading ...MONDAY: In Advance of Tax Day, Activists Host Event in Traverse City to Call on Congress to Repeal the TrumpTax Over 100 Events Across the Country Will Shine a Light on Republican Tax Hikes on Middle-Class Families On Monday, April 16, activists from across Michigan will host an event in advance of Tax Day to call…
Continue Reading ...Questioning Comes Amid Reports This Week That Vessel Activity Caused Dents into Aging Pipeline in Straits of Mackinac WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI), a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today questioned U.S. Coast Guard Deputy Commandant for Operations, Policy, and Capabilities, Rear Admiral Linda Fagan at a committee hearing, following reports…
Continue Reading ...Highway roadsides across lower Michigan will get a spring cleaning beginning Saturday as volunteers in the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Adopt-A-Highway (AAH) program head out to pick up litter from April 14 to 22. Due to snow still on the ground in some areas, the first Adopt-A-Highway pickup for the northern Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula will…
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State Sen. Wayne Schmidt, R-Traverse City, issued the following statement on Wednesday regarding the recent damage to Line 5 and other underwater cables beneath the straits: “I cannot begin to explain my disappointment with what happened last week — not only because of what happened, but how it was handled as well. “The communication efforts by…
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Charlevoix County Sheriff Chuck Vondra would like to reiterate the concern over a scam circulating the community where a male subject poses as Lt. Scott of the Charlevoix County Sheriff’s Office. The caller advises there is an outstanding warrant in the citizen’s name because they missed a jury request and funds are needed to clear…
Continue Reading ...BY BENJAMIN J. GOHS, EDITOR A police investigation into Charlevoix County Prosecutor Allen Telgenhof’s questionable use of a municipal credit card recently came to an end. According to Det. First Lt. Richard Simpson of the Michigan State Police, the case—which was opened in summer of 2017—was officially closed on March 5.
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Requirements for information about missing persons entered in state and national databases has been broadened under legislation signed by Gov. Rick Snyder. “It’s critical that state and national databases receive the most current information about missing persons to quickly identify those individuals,” Snyder said. “This bill helps ensure that this crucial information is shared with…
Continue Reading ...The cities of Boyne City, Charlevoix and East Jordan, in cooperation with the Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Emmet Central Dispatch Authority, will be participating in the annual statewide Outdoor Warning Siren testing at 1 p.m. on Wednesday April 11. The siren testing should last for less than a minute. The communities are looking to continue their siren…
Continue Reading ...This week’s Boyne City Gazette—our 450th issue—features stories about Boyne City’s Unity Hall, the latest in the Charevoix County Prosecutor Allen Telgenhof’s credit card use investigation, info on the upcoming Buff up Boyne, Boyne City Public Schools’ plan to offer free preschool, local opinions, cops and courts, a look at how Charlevoix County’s state legislators…
Continue Reading ...The Charlevoix County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office will be hosting a free showing of the powerful documentary “Sands of Silence: Waves of Courage” at Charlevoix Cinema III on Tuesday, April 10 at 7:00 p.m. All members of the public are invited to attend. The showing of the film is made possible by the Crime Victim Services…
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The public is invited to this free program at 7pm on Tuesday, April 10, at Northern Lights Recreation, Harbor Springs. Join Rosann Kovalcik, Michigan Audubon board member, as she presents a program on Madagascar – the Eighth Continent. Kovalcik will take you from Antananarivo to the Baobob Forest and places in between. Ever travel by Zebu or see…
Continue Reading ...Hands-on, full-day, on-farm workshops are coming to the region this season for farmers and homesteaders. After years of hosting the Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference, Crosshatch Center for Art & Ecology is bringing intensive learning to the farm.
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Growing controversy and national division surrounding immigration policy will be discussed at Lifetree Café on April 8 at 6:30 p.m.
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U.S. Postal Service Releases Annual Dog Attack City Rankings Delivery Scanning Technology Linked to Decrease from 2016 The number of postal employees attacked by dogs nationwide reached 6,244 in 2017 — more than 500 fewer than 2016. Today, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is showcasing technology that alerts mail carriers of potential attacks while releasing…
Continue Reading ...Carlton Arthur Bradley, 86 of Boyne City, died March 23, 2018 at Hiland Cottage Hospice in Petoskey.
Continue Reading ...Leanna R, Hardy, 76 of Boyne City, died March 27, 2018 at the McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital in Petoskey.
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The Boyne City Commission’s last meeting of March had a relatively light agenda which included a public hearing on the Rivermouth Restroom renovation project, a change to the city’s marina rates, and a move to qualify a section of street as an Act 51 road. Following are the highlights of the Tuesday March 27 Boyne…
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See what the Boyne City Police Department’s officers do in their daily work with this look at their weekly incident reports. Monday March 12 0545 Assist EMS 2in the 200 block of W Court. 1120 Civil complaint in the 300 E Division St 1208 Vehicle unlock in the 400 block of N Lake St 1248 Report of Credit card…
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Boyne City’s annual budget forecast includes a mix of optimism, kudos for accomplishments, and caution against potential financial concerns.
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U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) recently unveiled new legislation aimed at lowering the cost of prescription drugs during an event at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Americans pay—by far—the highest prices in the world for prescription drugs. Prices for the most popular brand-name drugs have risen 208% from 2008 to 2016, according to AARP. “I continue to…
Continue Reading ...JRAC Exhibit Opening on “Handbuilding,” Creating with Clay Without a Potter’s Wheel Opening Reception Sunday, April 8 from 1-4pm Exhibit Open April 8 – April 29 Tuesday through Sunday from 1 -4 pm. The Jordan River Arts Council opens its 2018 Season with an exhibit of vessels and sculptures created out of clay by hand without the aid of a pottery wheel….
Continue Reading ...Boyne District Library Public Notice Budget Hearing FY 18/19 (May 1, 2018-April 30, 2019) The Boyne District Library will hold a Public Hearing at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at the library at 201 East Main Street, Boyne City, Michigan for the purpose of hearing oral comments, and considering written comments from the…
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Charlevoix County Sheriff Chuck Vondra’s office reports Charlevoix County Sheriff deputies responded to a vehicle crash on Barnard Road near Gregory Road on March 31. Charlevoix County was assisted at crash scene by Michigan State Police, Charlevoix Township Fire Department and Charlevoix City Emergency Medical Services. Crash occurred at 18:52 hours in Marion Township. One patient was…
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Peregrine falcons returning to the Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge this year will need to get ready for their close-ups. The International Bridge Administration (IBA) has installed a new nest camera, the “FalCam,” to allow people to watch them online this year. While they may still fine-tune the vantage point and the zoom factor, the…
Continue Reading ...This week’s Boyne City Gazette features stories on the Boyne City Commission, a preview of the upcoming Boyne budget hearing, news on an exciting new way to shop locally, community photos from the Young State Park Easter egg hunt, lots of police reports news, public notices which may affect you, a look at how Charlevoix…
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U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) announced on Monday April 2 that the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has selected a site and will be moving forward with the construction of a new expanded health clinic in Traverse City. The expanded clinic will be approximately 22,000 square feet and will help alleviate crowding at…
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From Holland in the southern lower peninsula, to Menominee in the western upper peninsula, 40 teams from all corners of Michigan converge on Sault Ste. Marie this weekend for a FIRST Robotics district event, hosted by Lake Superior State University. The competition runs Friday, April 6 and Saturday, April 7 in the James L. Norris Center’s Cooper Gym, just…
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The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has posted the 2018 Paving the Way state construction map online for motorists to download. The public is encouraged to download the map and print it at home or at their nearest library or print service provider. The map is available below and more maps are at www.michigan.gov/mdotmaps, and will…
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This photo gallery contains highlights from the 3rd Annual Boyne City Adult Spelling Bee held in support of the Boyne City Main Street Walkabout Sculpture Show.
Continue Reading ...BY DAVID CHAVERN, GUEST COMMENTARY Every day at the News Media Alliance headquarters, a stack of newspapers arrives for myself and the staff. But with the Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission currently considering tariffs on Canadian newsprint, those days of screen-free reading could be coming to an end. The fact that newsprint…
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Windigo Moon: A Novel of Native America named 2017 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards Finalist On March 26, Blank Slate Press/Amphorae Books is pleased to announce Windigo Moon: A Novel of Native America by Traverse City author Robert Downes has been recognized as a finalist in the 20th annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards….
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The Boyne City American Legion Ernest Peterson Post 228 is planning its annual Veterans Appreciation Day for Wednesday May 9.
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Blank checks, dubious payment methods, and audit concerns were raised during the last Village of Boyne Falls Council meeting.
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The goal of the project is to control the spread of the invasive species Purple Loosestrife, which is infesting our beautiful waterways in Charlevoix County.
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Employers from across the state are invited to learn about registered apprenticeships at a groundbreaking new workshop.
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PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF BOYNE CITY COUNTY OF CHARLEVOIX SECOND READING AND CONSIDERATION TO ENACT AN AMENDMENT TO THE BOYNE CITY ZONING ORDINANCE
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CITY OF BOYNE CITY PUBLIC NOTICE BUDGET HEARING FY 2018/2019 (1 MAY 2018 – 30 APRIL 2019) The City of Boyne City will hold a Public Hearing
Continue Reading ...One local teacher has again been nominated for teacher of the year.
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How to heal and forgive after being wronged will be discussed at Lifetree Café on Sunday April 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Continue Reading ...The latest information on court cases and filings in the courts and clerk office of Charlevoix County as they appear in the Wednesday March 28 edition of the Boyne City Gazette.
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As a matter of public safety, Mackinac Island State Park staff removed the iconic elm tree at the entry to Marquette Park on Mackinac Island on Wednesday, March 14. The tree, more than a century old, posed a significant safety risk. Its branches extended out over both Main and Fort Streets, as well as over benches…
Continue Reading ...This week’s Boyne City Gazette features stories on the alleged stabbing in Boyne Falls, the latest questions and concerns over the financial operation in the Village of Boyne Falls, news on Boyne City’s upcoming budget hearing, NLEA’s annual report highlights, the big Beetle Mania LCC fundraiser, a big photo section looking back on the Boyne…
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Michigan State Sens. Judy Emmons and Wayne Schmidt welcomed representatives from Michigan’s Native American tribes to Lansing on Tuesday March 20, as Senate Bill 616 was signed into law.
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37th District Michigan State Sen. Wayne Schmidt (R-Traverse City) will hold coffee hours with constituents throughout the 37th Senate District during the month of April. The senator will be available to answer questions and provide information and assistance, as well as take suggestions on issues affecting communities and businesses in the district. No appointment is necessary. For…
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This photo gallery features pictures from the recent Boyne City High School performance of Mary Poppins. Photos by Chris Faulknor
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