Emmet County

A group of advocates in Petoskey say residential hospice is needed in the region - especially for people with serious terminal illnesses.

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.

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

The Human Library program is a traveling nonprofit event that began in 2000. The concept aims to bring the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover” to life.

The National Weather Service recorded parts of the region saw winds up to 50 miles per hour, resulting in fallen branches and debris.

The University of Michigan Biological Station at Pellston has tracked the lake’s ice cover for more than 90 years — and guessed at its annual disappearance since 1988.

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.

Healthcare and education were among the many topics of discussion brought up by community leaders.

The airport was closed Saturday and Wednesday while all flights were canceled Tuesday.

The complex could help ease a greater housing crisis in the region.