Cheboygan County

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.

Ever since an enormous fire and roof collapse in September, the Cheboygan Tissue Depot site has sat in disrepair. Now, there are new plans for the site.

More than 120 years ago, a Native American village in northern Michigan was burned down at the behest of a white land speculator. Now, the descendants of that village want the federal government to know they’re still here.

The trails are located near the village of Topinabee and are the first professionally-designed and built mountain biking trails for Cheboygan County.

Cheboygan County’s Black River Ranch and Doe Lake were listed among 53 other properties recommended for purchase by the Natural Resources Trust Fund Board.

The crossing, which spans the Black River, is located near scenic farmland in Benton Township. The Cheboygan County Road Commission estimates nearly 1,000 vehicles use the bridge per day.