Harbor Springs…Now and Then CYNTHIA MORSE ZUMBAUGH COLUMNIST czumbaugh@charter.net | 231.526.7842 | January 15, 2025 I’ll tell you one thing that I am not appreciating while looking forward in the new year. At the risk of sounding like an old...

Jan 8, 2025 · William Clyde “Bill” Johnson, passed away peacefully at his self-built home in Cross Village, on December 19, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on January 13, 1943, in Detroit, Bill’s journey was one marked by kindness, intelligence, and unwavering optimism that touched the lives of many. Bill’s early years set the stage for a life of achievement and service. […]

5 days ago · The Harbor Springs City Council heard the 2024 annual Parks and Recreation report from director Rachel Roon during their regular monthly meeting on Monday, January 20. The report highlighted 11 advancements the department made in stewarding the city’s parks and providing better service to the community, and outlined seven key initiatives for 2025. Roon reported on the completion of two […]

Jan 8, 2025 · New Year’s Eve revelers enjoyed torch light parades and fireworks at area ski resorts. Pictured above, fireworks explode over The Highlands in Harbor Springs. (Photos courtesy Adam Calloway) On New Year’s Eve, fireworks filled the sky as skiers took to the slopes at the Highlands to celebrate the coming of the new year.

Jan 15, 2025 · Northern Michigan, and in particular the Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Charlevoix and Straits region got blasted by a lake effect winter storm that started Sunday afternoon and continued through Tuesday morning, dumping more than a foot of snow along with windy conditions. City and county plow crews were going nonstop …

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4 days ago · Harbor Springs Kiwanis Park, above, and the east arm of the city boardwalk, below, were possible fundraising priorities for 2025 being considered for the Parks and Recreation plan by Harbor Springs City Council. (Harbor Light Newspaper photos/Charles... Please subscribe to the Harbor Light News or login to continue to enjoy reading your local newspaper. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me ...

5 days ago · Hockey January 22 The hockey team had a big win over Alpena on Wednesday night. Petoskey entered the game in the number two spot in the conference beating the number one Wildcats 4-2. Chase LaFaive (Harbor Springs) scored first assisted by Wyatt Stinger (Boyne City). Lynus Cadarette (St.Michael) got the next goal on a …

Heavy wet snow and 40-mile per hour crosswinds have presented challenges for Pellston Regional Airport staff at the start of the winter season this past week as they have been working diligently to keep runways and taxiways clear and ice-free for twice-daily jet service to and from Detroit Metro Airport. A $2.25 million annual subsidy from the Federal Aviation Administration […]

Oct 23, 2024 · Following is candidate information for Harbor Springs City Council and Mayoral race, and Harbor Springs Board of Education. All candidates were sent an email with the same questions, and their unedited responses were printed here. Not all candidates opted to respond, though the vast majority did. Harbor Springs Board of Education There are five candidates for the Harbor Springs Board <a href ...