Petoskey

There’s a new record store in downtown Petoskey. It’s called Hexagon Records and it’s one of the few places in northern Michigan devoted to selling vinyl.

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

Students from Benzie County will continue paying an out-of-district-rate for tuition at Northwestern Michigan College. A proposal to change that was withdrawn this week.

The freshman state representative is trying to win the 107th House District a second time but first he faces a primary challenger from his own party.

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.

Friske was arrested last week near a home he owns in Lansing. He participated in a candidate forum in Petoskey on Monday, sharing the stage with his opponents in the upcoming Republican Primary and November election.

NCMC President David Finley said the initiative is years in the making and corresponds to employment needs across various industries.

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

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Sarah Leach was fired by executives at parent company Gannett last month after she spoke to the Poynter Institute.