Cheboygan

The complaint was filed by a group claiming to still own some of the property. All defendants say they plan to fight the lawsuit.

Each Monday on Morning Edition, an IPR journalist brings you up to speed on what’s going on in northern Michigan, and what IPR is working on this week.

Each Monday on Morning Edition, an IPR journalist brings you up to speed on what’s going on in northern Michigan, and what IPR is working on this week.

A business in Empire puts energy improvements on hold amid a federal funding freeze. We hear your thoughts on the next four years. And the alligator under the bed.

“He didn't try biting anybody or anything. But ... he hissed at me and that was probably pretty much to say, 'Leave me alone.'”

The Orchard Beach Bridge spans the Black River and is important for commuters and the first responders.

The project involves demolishing a historic paper mill that takes up more than a dozen acres on the Cheboygan River. That will clear the way for about 100 new housing units, a hotel, fitness center and restaurant – according to a team of developers.

Inspections this month revealed a lack of upkeep on the generator stemming back years, potential structural issues around the machinery and lingering problems after a fire destroyed part of the building in September, 2023.

The health system applauded the recently announced Cheboygan Commons project for “improving infrastructure and increasing visibility throughout the state.”

Residential hospice built on community funding is getting harder to find — especially in rural regions. Experts say organizers need to think creatively to provide essential end-of-life care.