Petoskey

A local co-op said the city of Petoskey was "poaching" their customers, but a decision made on Feb. 17 by the Michigan Court of Appeals sided with the city.

The top prize went to Nokomis Everstory, a startup that preserves Native storytelling traditions with modern technology.

Indigenous Michiganders can compete for thousands of dollars of funding for a startup idea.

Buildings in Petoskey and Cheboygan are going to be receiving new life with the help of funds from Michigan's Revitalization and Placemaking Program.

The breach comes nearly a year since the company was last targeted. Officials have not yet determined if any patient or employee data was compromised.

NCMC President David Finley said the initiative is years in the making and corresponds to employment needs across various industries.

Panelists from regional and state agencies echoed a need for collaboration across multiple agencies and stakeholders.

Housing advocates have been eyeing the site for years due to its proximity to downtown, opportunities for unique tax incentives and acute need for housing in Emmet County.

Emmet County is currently facing a housing shortage of over 3,000 units, but one local organization is working to address the housing gap through a project that would house 165 people.

Michigan expecting a slight increase in summer travel