PETOSKEY

Five Michigan men were arrested when officials broke up a drug deal and found fentanyl in one vehicle and cash in the other, according to authorities.

Tucked along the Little Traverse Bay in Northern Michigan, Petoskey is a hotspot in the summer for tourists with its scenic water views, boating and other water activities.

Top among these is Boyne Mountain Resort just south of Petoskey, which has a huge array of outdoor adventure options lined up for summer visitors. Photo courtesy of Boyne Mountain. Photo courtesy of Boyne Mountain. Photo courtesy of Boyne Mountain. READ MOREOverhead photos show Boyne Mountain’s new SkyBridge construction rising highSkyBridge, world’s longest timber-towered suspension bridge, to open at Boyne Mountain in 2022

The Little Traverse Wheelway is among the latter for a lot of biking enthusiasts. Our Lovable Michigan video above shows off one of the Wheelway’s sweetest pieces - a segment from downtown Petoskey with a woodsy offshoot into the popular Petoskey State Park. The best parts are the miles that hug Little Traverse Bay. The folks at Top of Michigan Trails Council describe it really well on their website’s Wheelway page:“The part between Petoskey’s Bayfront Park to Petoskey State Park follows closely the path of the original Little Traverse Wheelway that stretched from Petoskey to Harbor Springs in the 1880s and ‘90s. **To note: There is a section of trail between Petoskey and Bay Harbor currently closed because of erosion issues.

BAY CITY, MI -- The regular season is winding down and the second season is nearly upon us. And there is no time like tournament time. The district pairings are in for Michigan High School Athletic Association postseason play in baseball, softball and girls soccer, so let’s take a look at the 2022 draws for district action involving the 26 schools in the MLive Bay City coverage area. **Subscribe to MLive for complete access throughout the spring sports season, just $1 for 3 months! **RELATED READINGBay County Boys Track and Field LeadersBay County Girls Track and Field Leaders

Around 30 electric vehicle charging stations are going to be installed at some state parks in Michigan.

SAGINAW, MI — A Petoskey man wanted on sex crimes warrant out of northern Michigan was recently arrested in Saginaw. Michigan State Police troopers from the Gaylord Post in January 2021 began investigating a sexual assault complaint after a woman at McLaren Northern Michigan hospital claimed she had been assaulted in her home. The woman and Knolton knew each other prior to the assault, troopers said. More than a year after the alleged assault, Emmett County authorities on March 8 of this year issued a warrant for Knolton’s arrest. The MSP 7th District Fugitive Team on March 30 located and arrested Knolton, 23, in Saginaw.

Defending champion Grand Blanc advanced in Division 1, Beecher is trying to repeat in Division 3 and Genesee Christian is still alive in Division 4. Grand Blanc 80, Petoskey 61Junior Tae Boyd led a balanced Grand Blanc attack by scoring 22 points. In winning its second straight regional for the first time since 1948, Grand Blanc (19-5) advanced to the quarterfinals against Detroit Catholic Central (16-8) at Saginaw Heritage. Genesee Christian 69, Marine City Cardinal Mooney 51Tyler Chapman made a half-dozen 3-points en route to 31 points for Genesee Christian. Genesee Christian (20-4) will play Southfield Christian (20-4) in the Division 4 quarterfinal at West Bloomfield.

FLINT – Three Flint-area teams are headed to quarterfinals of the boys basketball state tournament after winning regional championships Wednesday night. The other four area teams who reached the regional finals were eliminated. Here’s a look at who won, who lost and who is headed where. Division 1At Midland DowMonday – Petoskey 62, Gaylord 54; Grand Blanc 65, Carman-Ainsworth 58Wednesday – Championship game, Grand Blanc 80, Petoskey 61Grand Blanc advances to quarterfinal March 22 at Saginaw Heritage vs. Detroit Catholic CentralDivision 2At Powers CatholicMonday – Pontiac Notre Dame 77, Richmond 42; Goodrich 53, Croswell-Lexington 51Wednesday – Championship game, Pontiac Notre Dame 74, Goodrich 54Notre Dame advances to quarterfinal March 22 at St. Clair Community College vs. FerndaleAt AlmaMonday – Freeland 55, Alma 52 (OT); Hamady 66, Saginaw 63Wednesday – Championship game, Freeland 82, Hamady 59Freeland advances to quarterfinal March 22 at Central Montcalm vs. CadillacDivision 3At BendleMonday – Detroit Loyola 59, Madison Heights Bishop Foley 43; New Haven 69, Bendle 60Wednesday – Championship game, New Haven 2, Loyola 0 (forfeit)New Haven advances to quarterfinal at Bendle vs. BeecherAt BeecherMonday – Beecher 76, Hemlock 47; Marlette 47, Bad Axe 46Wednesday – Championship game, Beecher 72, Marlette 30Beecher advances to quarterfinal March 22 at Bendle vs. New HavenDivision 4At PeckMonday – Marine City Cardinal Mooney 71, Clarkston Everest 41; Genesee Christian 59, Ubly 46Wednesday – Championship game, Genesee Christian 69, Cardinal Mooney 51Genesee Christian advances to quarterfinal March 22 at West Bloomfield vs. Southfield Christian

PETOSKEY, MI – A Northern Michigan college has added a degree program that trains students in firefighting and Emergency Medial Services. The two-year program at North Central Michigan College offers students an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Fire Science. The degree available this fall prepares students with essential, hands-on firefighting education and training and includes additional courses in Emergency Medical Services. North Central also offers a Firefighter Certificate of Development, a one-year degree, into the new associate degree program. “This program is a perfect example of the benefits derived from ‘stacking’ credentials,” Vice President of Academic Affairs Stephen Strom said.

Heritage 51, Traverse City Central 48 (OT)Traverse City St. Francis 42, Midland High 36Ann Arbor Skyline 62, Midland Dow 35Mount Pleasant 52, Petoskey 38Saginaw High 81, Flint Carman-Ainsworth 71Lake Fenton 45, Frankenmuth 40Birch Run 38, Unionville-Sebewaing 32Alma 60, Ionia 56 (2 OT)Reese 79, Carrollton 55Saginaw Nouvel 59, Hemlock 56Millington 54, St. Louis 41Akron-Fairgrove 66, Caro 60Harbor Beach 71, Vassar 64Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart 33, St. Charles 32Sanford Meridian 59, Harrison 46Coleman 83, Evart 63Breckenridge 62, Ashley 16If you would like your local high school sports news delivered free to your inbox daily, click here and sign up for one of our local high school sports newslettersMOREHemlock junior Regan Finkbeiner joins 1,000-point club in district semifinalUpdated Saginaw-area girls basketball district brackets after semifinalsFinal Michigan girls basketball Top 25 rankings

Petoskey-based High Five Spirits recently announced it plans to transform the former Bay Harbor equestrian center into a distillery and sprawling wedding venue and events center. To be known as Gypsy Farms - a hat-tip to High Five’s well-known Gypsy Vodka - the venue is slated to open in June. The former riding arena and equestrian center is being renovated into an indoor beer garden and distillery. The indoor riding arena will be transformed into an adult activity center featuring duckpin bowling, indoor golf swing suites and multiples bars. High Five Spirits sells ready-to-drink cocktails in cans, as well as its regular craft spirit lineup, which includes:

CROSS VILLAGE TOWNSHIP, MI -- A Petoskey woman entered a no-contest plea this week after she was accused of tampering with a voting ballot tabulator, according to the Associated Press and the Traverse City Eagle. Tera Jackson entered her plea Tuesday after prosecutors agreed to drop two felony charges in exchange for her plea to a misdemeanor charge of creating a disturbance. As part of the plea, Jackson agreed to having her sentence delayed with the possibility of her conviction being expunged. The effort included three men -- one of whom is a township trustee -- trying to access the ballot tabulator. A plea of no contest is not an admission of guilt, however at sentencing it is treated as such.

PETOSKEY, MI - Ready to explore one of the prettiest Lake Michigan towns when it’s all dressed up for winter? Then find your hat, pull on some mittens and slip on your big coat. Because while you’ll have to bundle up against that wintry breeze coming off Little Traverse Bay, exploring downtown Petoskey in the winter is worth the extra layers. Downtown streets are full of little shops, restaurants and other places to browse. And the scenery of the icy Little Traverse Bay can’t be beat.

EMMET COUNTY, MI – A man found walking down US-31 with a severe laceration said he was attacked by a machete-wielding man in Northern Michigan. When troopers arrived, they found the victim, a 34-year-old Petoskey man walking in the middle of the highway with a severe wound to his left leg. The victim stated he had been attacked by a 56-year-old Petoskey man staying at a local motel. It allegedly culminated with one man being attacked with a machete by the other man. The suspect was arrested for assault with a dangerous weapon and lodged in the Emmet County Jail pending arraignment.

AUBURN, MI -- In the one-goal world of championship soccer, Bay City Western understands that every little thing counts. The loss denied Western (11-9-3) of the second boys soccer district title in program history and first since 2014. “I am extremely proud of this team’s season and the way have both won and lost,” Western coach Kyle Jean said. The game was deadlocked at 1-1 after regulation and overtime, sending the title game to a shootout. RELATED READINGUPDATED 2021 high school soccer district results for Bay City areaRoundup: Championship season is Western’s time of yearBay City Central keeps volleyball rivalry in its head and in its heartUnflappable Western advances to district soccer final

The Falcons earned a 2-0 win over Swan Valley to claim a Division 3 boys soccer district championship Wednesday at Chesaning High School. “Swan Valley made it really difficult,” Coleman said. I’m not sure if Luke touched it or a Swan Valley defender touched or if anyone touched it. Division 3At ChesaningWednesday: Freeland 2, Swan Valley 0. Powers advances to Lansing Catholic regional vs. Freeland (13-4-4).

With leaf-peeping season upon us, our friends at the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau are recommending five stunning fall drives in their area, and we’re sharing them with you. Photo provided by the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau. Map provided by the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau. Turn left on C-48, continue five miles and turn left on Church, then left again at the next stop, staying on C-48. Image provided by the Petoskey Area Visitors Bureau.

FLINT – Swartz Creek is headed to the Division 3 state golf to tournament. Midland Dow won the team title with a score of 375 and Petoskey (395) was second. Madill shot 87 to finish as the first individual qualifier and LeFleur shot 89 to grab the second individual qualifying spot. Lansing Catholic won the team title with 331, Jackson Lumen Christi (355) was second and Bath (439) was third. MORE:Powers wins fourth straight regional titleGrand Blanc’s Taylor Kondel makes college choiceGrand Blanc co-medalists in County ChampionshipKate Brody shoots sizzling 67 to win regional title

PETOSKEY, MI – A Northern Michigan woman is accused of embezzling nearly $300,000 from her employer over three years by raising her own wages, misusing a company credit card and other means, police said. The owner recently discovered several alleged discrepancies in Atkins’ work, fired her on July 19 and lodged a complaint with MSP. She also allegedly used a company credit card to purchase more than $97,000 in personal items. The investigative report was turned over to the Emmet County Prosecutor’s Office for review. An arrest warrant was issued on Aug. 6; Atkins was arrested and lodged at Emmet County Jail.

Petoskey claimed the Junior (13-14) Little League state tournament Monday, beating Taylor North, 9-2, in the state championship game at the Saginaw Township South Little League field. We did it the hard way, but we did it.”According to Wodek, it’s the first state title in Petoskey Little League history. Meanwhile, starter Gavin Szalkowski shut down Taylor North, which entered the final with an undefeated record. Petoskey, which did not commit an error, took advantage of five Taylor North errors. Donnie Kuritz had three hits to pace Taylor North.

Two Michigan men were arrested after selling methamphetamine and heroin to undercover narcotics officials, according to authorities.

Taylor North and Petoskey will spend another day in Saginaw. Junior (13-14) Little League state championship game at the Saginaw Township South Little League field. “We knew the situation and knew we couldn’t allow those runs,” Southern coach Nick Stadel said. Hiram Walker-Gross and Brendan Swiss had two hits each for Petoskey, with Walker-Gross driving in four runs. Walker-Gross and Swiss led Petoskey with three hits each, with Swiss and Garrett Wodek driving in two runs each.

NORWAY, MI -- The youngest of the Little League all-stars take the field for the age 10-and-under Michigan state tournament. The 16-team event is hosted by Norway Little League in the Upper Peninsula on the complex’s CLA Field and Brackett Field. Follow along right here throughout the tournament as pairings and schedules will be updated and results posted as they become available. Pool A runner-up, 5:30 p.m.TUESDAY, JULY 28F5: F1 winner vs. F2 winner, 2:30 p.m.F6: F3 winner vs. F4 winner, 5:30 p.m.WEDNESDAY, JULY 29F7: F5 winner vs. F6 winner, 4 p.m. POOL AMarine CityTraverse CityPetoskeyTecumseh AmericanPOOL BSouth PortageBirminghamNorwayBeachPOOL CJackson SouthwestRedford LivoniaGrosse Pointe ParkWesternPOOL DNortheastMarquetteGreater BaySchoolcraftRELATED READING2021 Little League state tournament pairings, results for 11-under2021 Little League Major Baseball state tournament resultsA look at every Little League Major Baseball state champion in Michigan from 1952-2019Umpiring crew brings 475 years of experience to Little League tournament2019 Little League state tournament 10-under results2018 Little League state tournament 10-under results2016 Little League state tournament 10-under results

The Little League Major Baseball state tournament delivered on its promise of action and adventure Tuesday in the first day of single-elimination action, with four teams still in the hunt for championship glory. UPDATED Little League state tournament pairings, schedules, resultsBay City Southwest takes in a Detroit Tigers game during a break at the Little League state tournament. (Photo provided by Bill Crandall)BAY CITY SOUTHWEST 2, PETOSKEY 1Bay City Southwest has already proven it can perform under pressure. Portage Lake Little League celebrates its state quarterfinal victory. Will be updated as results become available...RELATED READINGA look at every Little League state champion 1952-2019

GROSSE POINTE FARMS, MI – Little League baseball is a staple of summer time in Michigan. And it’s time to take the field for the biggest tournament of the season. The 16 district champions from across the state converge on Grosse Pointe Farms-City Little League for the Major Baseball State Tournament, the high-profile, 12-and-under age bracket that culminates its season in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Admission: FreeWinner: Advances to Great Lakes Regional in Whitestown, Indiana, Aug. 8-14A look back at every Little League state champion from Michigan from 1952-2019The following will be updated throughout the tournament as results become available. Pool D champ, 12:45 p.m.Wednesday, July 21F5: F1 winner vs. F2 winner, 10 a.m.F6: F3 winner vs. F4 winner, 12:15 p.m.Thursday, July 22F7: F5 winner vs. F6 winner, noonWinner advances to Great Lakes RegionalPOOL ATaylor NorthGrosse Pointe Farms-CityEdwardsburgPortage LakePOOL BWesternSt. ClairPlymouth-CantonBirminghamPOOL CRoosevelt ParkSouth PortageEscanabaBay City SouthwestPOOL DDexterMidland Fraternal NorthwestPetoskeyTraverse CityRELATED READINGA look at every Little League state champion in Michigan from 1952-20192019 state tournament results and photos2018 state tournament results and photos2017 state tournament results and photos2016 state tournament results and photos2015 state tournament final2014 state tournament final2013 state champions2012 state champions

These are the top 10 times and distances for each event in Michigan high school girls high school track and field as of June 4, according to athletic.net rankings. State finals will take place in the Grand Rapids area on June 5. L’Anse Creuse10, 12, Lily Carlyon, 15.17PR, Flushing300m Hurdles - 30″1, 10, Nonah Waldron, 42.83PR, Oak Park2, 12, Makenzee Powell, 43.57PR, GR_Ottawa Hills3, 12, Hannah Antkoviak, 43.68PR, Allegan4, 11, Meredith Soule, 44.54PR, Monroe5, 11, Mya Georgiadis, 44.55PR, Ann Arbor Huron6, 11, Grace Hungerford, 45.45PR, DeWitt7, 12, Mackenzie Sullivan, 45.52PR, Farmington Hills Mercy8, 9, Morgan Roundtree, 45.63PR, Oak Park9, 11, Emon Miles, 45.70PR, Oak Park10, 12, Nyah Tyron, 45.80PR, Mason County Central4x100 Relay1, 47.07, Detroit Renaissance2, 47.46, Ann Arbor Huron3, 48.84, Davison4, 48.99, West Bloomfield5, 49.18, Oak ParkT6, 49.45, RockfordT6, 49.45, Saline8, 49.56, East Kentwood9, 49.57, Brighton10, 49.6, East Lansing4x200 Relay1, 01:37.9, Detroit Renaissance2, 01:38.2, Oak Park3, 01:41.4, East Lansing4, 01:42.6, Brighton5, 01:42.8, Detroit Cass Tech6, 01:44.1, Rockford7, 01:44.6, Ann Arbor Pioneer8, 01:44.7, West Bloomfield9, 01:45.0, Hudsonville10, 01:45.0, Ann Arbor Huron4x400 Relay1, 03:48.3, Oak Park2, 03:55.7, Ann Arbor Huron3, 03:59.1, Rockford4, 04:00.9, Ann Arbor Pioneer5, 04:01.0, Detroit Cass Tech6, 04:01.1, Mt. Pleasant7, 04:02.9, Bloomfield Hills8, 04:03.1, Traverse City Central9, 04:03.1, Detroit Renaissance10, 04:03.1, Northville4x800 Relay1, 09:18.8, Ann Arbor Pioneer2, 09:24.4, East Grand Rapids3, 09:26.4, Petoskey4, 09:28.5, Traverse City Central5, 09:31.0, Saline6, 09:31.3, Holt7, 09:31.4, Romeo8, 09:33.1, Holland West Ottawa9, 09:34.9, DeWitt10, 09:35.6, Rochester AdamsShot Put - 4kg1, 12, Sarah Marvin, 51′ 0.25, Byron2, 12, Opal Jackson, 50′ 0PR, Macomb L’Anse Creuse North3, 12, Mackenzie Bohrer, 48′ 0.75PR, Traverse City Central4, 12, Emily McLean, 46′ 8PR, Sault Ste. L’Anse CreuseT5, 11, Brianna Stawski, 5′ 6PR, Muskegon Reeths-PufferPole Vault1, 12, Josianne Mettes, 12′ 8PR, Dexter2, 11, Sophia Mettes, 12′ 7PR, Dexter3, 12, Katie Clifford, 12′ 4.75PR, GR_West Catholic4, 11, Natalie Blake, 12′ 3PR, Holland West OttawaT5, 12, Sidney Heugel, 12′ 0, AllendaleT5, 11, Kayla Hintz, 12′ 0PR, Holland West OttawaT5, 9, Brooke Bowers, 12′ 0PR, FHC GR_Forest Hills Central8, 11, Thea Newkirk, 11′ 10PR, East Grand Rapids9, 11, Tara Townsend, 11′ 9PR, Frankfort10, 12, Morgan Vargo, 11′ 6PR, RockfordLong Jump1, 12, Morgan Vargo, 18′ 7.75PR, Rockford2, 11, Alaina Diaz, 18′ 3.25PR, Hudsonville3, 12, Sela Gur-Arie, 18′ 1.5PR, Ann Arbor Huron4, 12, Lynea Slayback, 18′ 1PR, Stevensville Lakeshore5, 10, Gabrielle Jeffries, 18′ 0.25PR, Bloomfield Hills6, 11, Samya Fisher, 17′ 10PR, BC CentralT7, 12, Kaylee Diamond, 17′ 8.75PR, LowellT7, 11, Samari Finney, 17′ 8.75PR, Warren Mott9, 11, Annabelle Smith, 17′ 8.5PR, Blissfield10, 11, Abby Fush, 17′ 8PR, Farmington Hills Mercy

These are the top 10 times and distances for each event in Michigan high school girls high school track and field so far this season, according to athletic.net rankings. Check back each Friday during the season for a new set of rankings. L’Anse Creuse10, 12, Lily Carlyon, 15.17PR, Flushing300m Hurdles - 30″1, 10, Nonah Waldron, 43.31PR, Oak Park2, 12, Makenzee Powell, 43.57PR, GR_Ottawa Hills3, 12, Hannah Antkoviak, 43.68PR, Allegan4, 11, Meredith Soule, 44.54PR, Monroe5, 11, Mya Georgiadis, 44.55PR, Ann Arbor Huron6, 12, Mackenzie Sullivan, 45.52PR, Farmington Hills Mercy7, 11, Emon Miles, 45.70PR, Oak Park8, 12, Nyah Tyron, 45.80PR, Mason County CentralT-9, 11, Amanda Usrey, 45.82PR, New Baltimore Anchor BayT-9, 9, Morgan Roundtree, 45.82PR, Oak Park4x100 Relay1, 47.07, Detroit Renaissance2, 47.46, Ann Arbor Huron3, 48.99, West Bloomfield4, 49.3, Oak Park5, 49.39, Davison6, 49.45, Rockford7, 49.56, East Kentwood8, 49.57, Brighton9, 49.6, East Lansing10, 49.77, Saline4x200 Relay1, 01:37.9, Detroit Renaissance2, 01:38.2, Oak Park3, 01:41.4, East Lansing4, 01:42.6, Brighton5, 01:42.8, Detroit Cass Tech6, 01:44.1, Rockford7, 01:44.6, Ann Arbor Pioneer8, 01:44.7, West Bloomfield9, 01:45.0, Hudsonville10, 01:45.3, Bloomfield Hills4x400 Relay1, 03:50.9, Oak Park2, 03:55.7, Ann Arbor Huron3, 03:59.1, Rockford4, 04:00.9, Ann Arbor Pioneer5, 04:01.0, Detroit Cass Tech6, 04:01.1, Mt. Pleasant7, 04:02.9, Bloomfield Hills8, 04:03.1, Detroit Renaissance9, 04:03.1, Northville10, 04:03.2, Hudsonville4x800 Relay1, 09:18.8, Ann Arbor Pioneer2, 09:24.4, East Grand Rapids3, 09:26.4, Petoskey4, 09:28.5, Traverse City Central5, 09:31.0, Saline6, 09:31.4, Romeo7, 09:33.1, Holland West Ottawa8, 09:33.6, Holt9, 09:35.6, Rochester Adams10, 09:35.9, Grand LedgeShot Put - 4kg1, 12, Sarah Marvin, 50′ 9, Byron2, 12, Opal Jackson, 50′ 0PR, Macomb L’Anse Creuse North3, 12, Mackenzie Bohrer, 48′ 0.75PR, Traverse City Central4, 12, Emily McLean, 46′ 8PR, Sault Ste. L’Anse CreuseT-5, 10, Angelina Isakov, 5′ 6, Macomb DakotaT-5, 12, Federica Stella, 5′ 6PR, OxfordPole Vault1, 12, Josianne Mettes, 12′ 8PR, Dexter2, 11, Sophia Mettes, 12′ 6PR, Dexter3, 12, Katie Clifford, 12′ 4.75PR, GR_West Catholic4, 11, Natalie Blake, 12′ 3PR, Holland West OttawaT-5, 11, Kayla Hintz, 12′ 0PR, Holland West OttawaT-5, 9, Brooke Bowers, 12′ 0PR, FHC GR_Forest Hills CentralT-5, 12, Sidney Heugel, 12′ 0, Allendale8, 11, Thea Newkirk, 11′ 10PR, East Grand Rapids9, 11, Tara Townsend, 11′ 7PR, Frankfort10, 12, Morgan Vargo, 11′ 6PR, RockfordLong Jump1, 12, Morgan Vargo, 18′ 7.75PR, Rockford2, 11, Alaina Diaz, 18′ 3.25PR, Hudsonville3, 12, Sela Gur-Arie, 18′ 1.5PR, Ann Arbor Huron4, 12, Lynea Slayback, 18′ 1PR, Stevensville Lakeshore5, 10, Gabrielle Jeffries, 18′ 0.25PR, Bloomfield Hills6, 11, Samya Fisher, 17′ 10PR, BC CentralT-7, 11, Samari Finney, 17′ 8.75PR, Warren MottT-7, 12, Kaylee Diamond, 17′ 8.75PR, Lowell9, 11, Abby Fush, 17′ 8PR, Farmington Hills Mercy10, 11, Annabelle Smith, 17′ 6.75PR, Blissfield

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Well, Michiganders, we know where you’re headed this summer: “Up North.”We asked you this week to nominate Michigan’s Best Vacation Spot, and you responded with an overwhelming number of destinations for Northern Michigan. As for nominations, Michigan’s Best reporter Amy Sherman and I will put together polls next week so you can vote. If you have any questions about Michigan’s Best Vacation Spot or want to suggest a future story or search, email us:John Gonzalez: gonzo@mlive.comAmy Sherman: asherma2@mlive.comNow, let’s get to your nominations. Amy and John Gonzalez of Michigan's Best visited the U.P. for a week in 2016 on a series of stories, including Best Pasty.John GonzalezFollow along on our Michigan’s Best adventures!

Division 1At Midland DowMarch 29 – Midland Dow 67, Petoskey 27; Flushing 51, Grand Blanc 40March 31 – Championship game, Midland Dow 41, Flushing 31Midland Dow (21-0) advances to quarterfinal at Flushing vs. Hartland (20-0)Division 2At Imlay CityMarch 29 – Imlay City 51, North Branch 32; Macomb Lutheran North 39, Clawson 22March 31 – Championship game, Imlay City (14-3) vs. Macomb Lutheran North (8-8), 7 p.m.Imlay City (15-3) advances to quarterfinal at Ortonville Brandon vs. Detroit Country Day (13-2)At CorunnaMarch 29 – Frankenmuth 47, Lake Fenton 43; Portland 54, Freeland 32March 31 – Championship game, Portland 53, Frankenmuth 49Portland (17-2) advances to quarterfinal at Houghton Lake vs. Escanaba (14-4)Division 3At Bad AxeMarch 29 – Hemlock 58, Harbor Beach 44; New Lothrop 55, LakeVille 27March 31 – Championship game, Hemlock 47, New Lothrop 27Hemlock (13-8) advances to quarterfinals at New Lothrop vs. Madison Heights Bishop Foley (10-5)At Hanover-HortonMarch 29 – Brooklyn Columbia Central 68, Homer 18; Leslie 52. Byron 33March 31 – Championship game, Brooklyn Columbia Central 47, Leslie 24Brooklyn Columbia (16-3) advances to quarterfinal at Ypsilanti Lincoln vs. Grass Lake (17-1)Division 4At Auburn Hills Oakland ChristianMarch 29 – Kingston 48, Genesee Christian 34); Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes 56, Marine City Cardinal Mooney 32March 31 – Championship game, WOLL 45, Kingston 37Waterford Our Lady (16-3) advances to quarterfinal at Genesee vs. Petersburg Summerfield (14-5)

Division 4At Mount Pleasant Sacred HeartMonday: Nouvel 63, Ubly 44; Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart 49, Mio 19. Winner advances to Davison quarterfinal vs. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s-Walled Lake Northern winner. Winner advances to Corunna quarterfinal vs. Escanaba-Ludington regional winner. Thursday: Championship game, 6 p.m. Saginaw Nouvel (9-8) vs. Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart (18-1). Winner advances to Houghton Lake quarterfinal vs. Frankfort-Lake Leelanau St. Mary winner.

PETOSKEY, MI – A Northern Michigan woman has been charged for keeping wild animals on her property without a permit, 9&10 News reports. Kei Ju Farm and Rescue in Petoskey cares for dogs, goats, emus, alpacas, chickens and more. The Department of Natural Resources warned Hall about the violation about a year ago, but Hall denies that happened, the report said. The DNR did seize the raccoon, squirrel and fawn a few months ago and later euthanized them because they were unhealthy, wouldn’t survive in the wild and no licensed care facilities would take them. Last week, Hall pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charge, the report said.

Division 1At Midland DowMarch 29 – Midland Dow 67, Petoskey 27; Flushing 51, Grand Blanc 40March 31 – Championship game, Midland Dow (20-0) vs. Flushing (15-2), 7 p.m. Winner advances to quarterfinal at Ortonville Brandon vs. winner of Livonia Clarenceville regionalAt CorunnaMarch 29 – Frankenmuth 47, Lake Fenton 43; Portland 54, Freeland 32March 31 – Championship game, Frankenmuth (18-1) vs. Portland (16-2), 7 p.m. Winner advances to quarterfinals at New Lothrop vs. winner of Madison Heights Bishop Foley regionalAt Hanover-HortonMarch 29 – Brooklyn Columbia Central 68, Homer 18; Leslie 52. Byron 33March 31 – Championship game, Brooklyn Columbia Central (15-3) Leslie (12-3) vs . Winner advances to quarterfinal at Genesee vs. winner of Petersburg Summerfield regional

FLINT – The Michigan girls basketball state tournament reaches the regional round tonight and nine Flint-area teams are still alive. Winner advances to quarterfinal at Flushing vs. winner of Holly regionalPrediction: Petoskey has won six straight games but the Northmen – shouldn’t it be Northwomen? Unless Petoskey pulls off a huge upset, expect to see Midland Dow advance to the quarterfinals by beating Flushing in the championship game. Winner advances to quarterfinal at Houghton Lake vs. winner of Houghton Lake regionalPrediction: Lake Fenton has had a great season with 13 straight victories since dropping its season opener. Winner advances to quarterfinal at Ypsilanti Lincoln vs. winner of Whitmore Lake regionalPrediction: Byron had never won a girls basketball district championship until last year.

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The Petoskey area is truly where you can find all of the above. Fat tire bikingJust because the ground is snow-covered doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy biking in the Petoskey area. Fat tire biking is the perfect way to get the adrenaline pumping while riding through the scenic winter beauty. AdFit tire biking in the Petoskey area. (PetoskeyArea)SnowmobilingThe Petoskey area, including parts of Emmet County and Charlevoix County, is made for snowmobiling.

PETOSKEY, Mich. – A tough year for restaurants ended in a remarkable way for a server in northern Michigan. Filmore’s restaurant in Petoskey when a customer with a $44 order left a tip of $2,021. The Petoskey News-Review reported that the tip came from a couple who wanted to remain anonymous. Since November, Michigan bars and restaurants again have been limited to outdoor dining or carry-out orders. After paying bills, she said she will follow the advice to “be nice” written on the receipt by putting a portion of the tip into a family foundation that was established after her uncle died.

PETOSKEY, MI -- In an effort to give people a better start to 2021, an internet challenge resulted in a Petoskey waitress receiving a $2,021 tip this week. Known as the “2021 Just Be Nice Challenge” the movement calls for people with the finances to do so, to give tips worth $2,021 at various businesses. The 2021 version of the challenge kicked off this week with a waitress at the JW Filmore in Petoskey and a waitress at a Florida restaurant receiving the tips. Filmore's in Petoskey MI & Wildflower Cafe, Clearwater FL pic.twitter.com/eeb3NJ7rO6 — 2021 JBN Tip Challenge "Just Be Nice Tip = $2021." The organizers of the challenge hope participants will continue to tip well throughout 2021 as a way to promote kindness and generosity.

PETOSKEY, MICH. -- Fans of the renowned mountain bike trail system in Michigan’s Copper Harbor now have another Michigan destination for getting a taste of that outstanding trail design. The project was aided by a partnership with the Top of Michigan Mountain Bike Association. Fleming said there has been an increasing regional demand for more multi-use trails, spurred by growing nationwide interest in biking. Hikers and mountain bikers share the same trails, but must follow a specific direction of travel determined by day of the week. | Photo by Latitude 45 Bicycles and Fitness, courtesy of Little Traverse ConservancyThe reserve was designed to include loops for beginner, intermediate and advanced mountain bikers.

Shepherd’s Madde Skeel and Mount Pleasant’s Ashley Trost claimed regional medalist honors as Saginaw-area golf teams competed to claim a spot in the girls golf state finals. The Division 1 state final is Friday, Oct. 16 at Forest Akers East, with the Division 2 state final also Friday at Akers West. Division 3 and Division 4 finals are Saturday, Oct. 17, with Division 3 at Akers East and Division 4 at Akers West. Valley Lutheran swept past Carrollton for a 3-0 TVC West win, beating the Cavaliers 25-4, 25-25, 25-11. Korah Honig led the Sharks wih 12 kills and 12 digs, while Alexys Rodriguez added 12 assists, Delainee Zacharko 15 digs and Macie Salladay 11 assists.

PETOSKEY, MICH. -- When it comes to perfect fall travel destinations, Petoskey is pretty tough to beat. To help travelers in their quest to capture the best of the season, Petoskey Area Visitor’s Bureau has compiled five self-guided tours, complete with turn-by-turn directions and maps. Distance: 50 to 110 miles, depending on your return routeFind turn-by-turn directions and more details hereRELATED: Best ways to enjoy fall color along Michigan’s famed Tunnel of Trees2. Distance: 50 milesFind turn-by-turn directions and more details hereRELATED: 7 stunning Michigan spots for seeing fall color from a kayak4. Distance: 62 milesFind turn-by-turn directions and more details hereRELATED:12 of Michigan’s most dazzling fall color drivesBest Northern Michigan county roads for fall color this yearMichigan’s Benzie County is a hidden gem for fall color travel

PETOSKEY, MI – It could cost up to $10 million to repair a section of a bike trail that a collapsed into Lake Michigan amid erosion caused by high water and wave action, according to a study. Bicyclists have been rerouted from the Little Traverse Bay shoreline to ride the U.S. 31 shoulder since parts of a scenic 1.25-mile section of the Little Traverse Wheelway collapsed into the bay in April, Up North Live reports. The closed stretch is between East Park in Bay Harbor and Magnus Park in Petoskey. The closed section in Emmet County is part of the most scenic portion of the trail, according to the Top of Michigan Trails Council. casino resort’s $33M expansion includes waterpark, hotel, restaurantLandowner closes portion of road to Paradise Point, blocking public access

Have you ever found a Petoskey stone on a trip up north? They are so spectacularly beautiful that its no wonder they are designated as Michigans State Stone. The only problem with Petoskey stones is that they look so pretty in the water but, as soon as they dry off, they look dull and gray. Take a look at my special report to see how to polish your Petoskey stone, and listen carefully because the answer to the trivia question below (dont worryits pretty easy) will enter you for a chance to win one of two Petoskey stone polishing kits that I brought back with me from up north! Each kit contains everything you need to polish a Petoskey stone and, if you dont have a Petoskey stone, dont worry: each kit comes with a nice Petoskey stone that I personally found on the Lake Michigan shoreline!

If youre like most of the country, youre probably thinking its about time to get out and safely enjoy life, and that is easiest outdoors. Did you know there are more than 11,000 inland lakes and more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes shoreline in Michigan? If you like the quieter sports, kayaking and canoeing are terrific ways to enjoy the natural beauty of Boyne Citys Lake Charlevoix; Little Traverse Bay, or Spring Lake in Petoskey. You can also take a fishing charter out of Bay Harbor. You can also park your car and board the brand new Little Traverse Bay Ferry for quick and beautiful treks between Harbor Springs, Bay Harbor and Petoskey.

Paved or mountain, it doesn’t matter – the Petoskey area has got them and there are even more trails being worked on. Getting out on the water is easy in the Petoskey area. Splash with a buddy or someone you love in the sparkling waters of Lake Charlevoix, Little Traverse Bay or Crooked Lake. Play a round of golf in the Petoskey area and you may just decide to stay an extra few days. Once you’ve decided where to stay in Bay Harbor, Alanson, Petoskey, Boyne City/Boyne Falls or Harbor Springs, start narrowing down your plans for a great getaway.

The Health Department of Northwest Michigan has identified public locations that may have had low-risk exposure to COVID-19 on May 29. Anyone who wishes to be tested may call the Michigan coronavirus hotline at 1-888-535-6136 or visit Michigan.gov/CoronavirusTest to find an appropriate testing location. Businesses in northern parts of Michigan were allowed to partially reopen amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on May 22. How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily.

Officials have identified a positive coronavirus (COVID-19) patient who went to three businesses in Northern Michigan over the weekend and might have infected other people. They released the locations, dates and times of the possible exposure. Contact tracing happens when someone tests positive for the virus, and contact tracers track down close contacts that person had and places they visited during the time they might have been infections. READ: Contact tracers considered key to coronavirus battle, but what are they? Contact tracers will never ask you for your social security number, drivers license or credit card information.

click to enlarge Doug CoombeMichigan Rattlers have had a busy year. This summer, the alt-country band from Petoskey was handpicked by Bob Seger himself to open his final shows at DTE Energy Music Theatre, performed atPig & Whiskey festival, and then hit the road with folk-infused jam band Greensky Bluegrass. Now, the band will celebrate the year with a homecoming show of sorts (frontman Graham Young splits his time between Los Angeles and Detroit, while the rest of the band has relocated to Royal Oak), at Ferndales Magic Bag. Get our top picks for the best events in Detroit every Thursday morning. Sign up for our events newsletter.

click to enlarge Doug CoombeThe Michigan Rattlers, from left: Christian Wilder, Tony Audia, Graham Young, and Adam Reed. Michigan Rattlers have had a busy year. The made-in-Petoskey alt-country band was handpicked by Bob Seger himself to open his final shows at DTE Energy Music Theatre, performed at' Pig & Whiskey festival, and is now on the road with folk-infused jam band Greensky Bluegrass In December, the band will celebrate the year with a homecoming show of sorts, with a just-announced show set for Friday, Dec. 27, at Ferndale's Magic Bag. (Frontman Graham Young splits his time between Los Angeles and Detroit, while the rest of the band has relocated to Royal Oak. )Tickets are $20 in advance and now available You can read our recent cover story on the band here

"Suffice it to say, I fell in love with Petoskey " @allmondk56/InstagramA bit of a dip in temperatures, relatively speaking, coming on Thursday. Crews will be repairing pavement on I-94 in Detroit this weekend, requiring the closure of westbound I-94 from I-96 to US-12 (Michigan Avenue) starting at 9 p.m. Friday. A funeral service will be held this afternoon for longtime Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson, who died earlier this month. Local leaders talk impact of Livernois Avenue construction projectThe Detroit Association of Black Organizations will hold a press conference to discuss the impact of the Livernois Avenue construction project on local businesses and announce next steps. During the Throwdown thousands of people will be able to sample pizza from some of the city's best pizza makers.

Dr. John Tanton of Petoskey donated 25 boxes of papers to the university, but 11 boxes were to remain closed until 2035. ANN ARBOR, Mich. - A court decision could force the University of Michigan to open the records of a doctor who is considered by critics to be an influential voice in anti-immigration matters. Dr. John Tanton of Petoskey donated 25 boxes of papers to the university, but 11 boxes were to remain closed until 2035. The Michigan appeals court says the records are public documents under the Freedom of Information Act because they're being held by a campus library as an "official function," a key phrase in state law. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.