Changes in works for Charlevoix County Planning Commission

CHARLEVOIX -- Soon after an overhaul of the Charlevoix County planning department and elimination of the planning director position, county commissioners plan to make alterations to a document that dictates all functions of the county's planning commission.

Resort Township moving closer to park land acquisition

PETOSKEY -- Resort Township board members took a step ahead Tuesday toward a $300,000-plus purchase of about 80 acres in the southern part of their community that would enlarge a park area.

How should storm water be managed in Charlevoix County?

CHARLEVOIX -- A uniform storm water policy across Charlevoix County is looking less likely after the county board of commissioners tabled signing an intergovernmental agreement at its meeting Wednesday.

Rollover accident injures Charlevoix teenager

MARION -- At around 4 p.m. Oct. 8, a single-car rollover accident occurred on Klooster Road west of Black Road south of Charlevoix and a teenage passenger of the car was injured.

Fireworks use to be regulated in Boyne City, commission hears audit

BOYNE CITY -- Setting off fireworks in Boyne City may soon be prohibited any time other than state mandated periods for their use the day before a holiday, the holiday and the day after a holiday, totaling 30 days a year.

Resort supervisor to get pay increase for assessor role

PETOSKEY — Resort Township board members decided Tuesday to grant township supervisor and assessor Bob Wheaton an increase of about $3,000 in his annual pay, with the raise focused on the assessing duties he performs .

Owners of Palisades nuclear plant sue over waste, Big Rock Point included