Meet the Candidates: Hear from candidates for Washington & Lansing seats
Tuesday - 6PM
Dem Fest
Presented by the Emmet County Democratic Party. See hundreds of pumpkins, gather with your communit…Tuesday - 6PM
The Dead Ends on Spruce
An ordinary home is transformed into a spooky & immersive haunted attraction. The display featu…Tuesday - 7PM
NWS Presents: An Evening with Evan Gershkovich
Wall Street Journal journalist Evan Gershkovich was kidnapped & dragged into an unmarked van 90…Tuesday - 7:30PM
Monthly Movie Club: "Clue"
Come dressed in your best "Clue" costume for a free Kilwins treat (first come, first served).Wednesday - 8AM
Buy One, Give One Sock Campaign
East Jordan sock company, Socks Kick, teams up with Project Feed the Kids in TC for a Buy One, Give…Wednesday - 8AM-12PM
Sara Hardy Downtown Farmers Market
Wednesday - 9AM
"At Least A Dozen Friends"
Margo Burian is known as a painter of quiet, atmospheric landscapes, waterscapes, farmsteads, &…Wednesday - 9AM
"Taking Flight"
Invitational group exhibition featuring the works of Shanny Brooke (paintings), Cynthia Marks (cera…Debunking Common Voting Misinformation
City and county officials talk election myths, advice for voters, and the importance of civic engagement
The United States has one … Read More >>Strengthening Civil Discourse
Three groups trying to bridge the political divide Up North
It’s no secret that Americans … Read More >>League of Women Voters Wants You at the Polls
Nonpartisan org pushing for voter education and turnout
With the 2026 election day … Read More >>Voting on the Big Issues – 2026 Edition
Six local political groups talk election hot topics
Another November election is upon … Read More >>Jacob’s Farm’s Amaretto Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Tastemaker
You know how when two … Read More >>
OBrien Vineyards’ Ard Ri Pinot Noir
Bottoms Up
There’s something about fall in … Read More >>
Feature
Four Frightful Halloween Events
Ghosts and ghouls are starting to emerge, and we have four fab ways to celebrate this week. Friday, Oct. 23, head to Seven Hills on Old Mission Peninsula from 6-10pm for a costume party …Oct. 17, 2026 |
Dining
Your Fall 2026 NoMi Restaurant Guide
This is one of our biggest restaurant roundups ever, and it’s just in time for fall dining! We have sushi, shawarma, sandwiches, and Southern comfort food. We have food trucks, fine dining, and cozy …Oct. 10, 2026 |
Opinion
Grading Our Federal Government
Those of us who have ever held a job are familiar with periodic performance reviews. Even the self-employed such as farmers evaluate how they are doing. Similarly then, it’s appropriate to periodically evaluate our …Oct. 17, 2026 |
Virtual Express
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The Con-Con Doesn’t Pass the Smell Test
Do you smell that? That’s the stench of corporate money oozing through Michigan politics. I bet by now you’ve s… Read More >>Political Fringes
The playbook for some political candidates this cycle is calling your opponent a Democratic Socialist. To be fair, there are… Read More >>
Call for Winter Traditions from Readers
Hello, dear readers! We’re putting together a special story in a few months, and we need your help! As colder, shorter… Read More >>