Several townships across Charlevoix County are asking voters for their support on tax issues in the Tuesday, Aug. 3, primary election.

Ann Feres, 50, of Charlevoix, died July 28, 2010, at her home.

Julie Witthoeft, site administrator for northernmoms.com, a social networking website dedicated to local parents produced in association with the Petoskey News-Review, will host the First Annual Northwest Michigan Mom-to-Mom Sale from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 31 at the Emmet County Fairgrounds in Petoskey.

Steve ZuckerCourier Editor With the sounds of Saturday’s fireworks grand finale still ringing in their ears, organizers of the 80th annual Venetian Festival, are taking a long, well-deserved deep breath this week as they, along with the rest of the community re-group after a busy, but fun-filled week of festivities.

Steve ZuckerCourier Editor For Travis Garrett, finding his way around the area where his new job is taking him won’t be difficult. Remembering which team to cheer for on certain Friday nights might be another story.

CHARLEVOIX– When things get busy, Fran Pletz sets out to help.

Steve ZuckerCourier Editor Gary Dawson, owner and captain of the Charlevoix-based charter sailboat the Sunshine, has sailed the high seas half-way around the world, but it was when his boat was safely docked in the Charlevoix Marina that he became the victim of shipboard thievery.

Two downstate residents were injured in a two-vehicle traffic crash south of Charlevoix Saturday, July 24.

Tina SundeliusSpecial to the Courier Like many people who have moved away from the area, 1955 Charlevoix High School graduate Tom Swanson has a habit of making an annual homecoming for Venetian Festival.

The 37th annual Ellsworth Mens Slowpitch Softball Tournament will be held Friday night, July 30, and all day Saturday, July 31. The tournament will be double elimination consisting of 12 teams. This is a wooden bat (furnished) tournament with one homerun per inning.