Gabriel Mattice Sworn-in as Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Emmet County

Posted on September 13th, 2022

(September 2022) Emmet County Prosecutor, Jim Linderman, has announced that Gabriel Mattice has accepted the vacant Assistant Prosecuting Attorney position created upon the retirement of Assistant Prosecuting Attorney E. Michael McNamara. Mattice joined the staff on Tuesday, September 6 after… Read More

New Assistant Prosecutor Joins the Prosecuting Attorney Staff

Posted on July 1st, 2022

(July 2022) Emmet County Prosecutor Jim Linderman has announced the hiring of Elise Plancon as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney. Plancon, joined the staff on Wednesday, July 6. She moved to Petoskey from Troy, MI. “I knew I wanted my first job out of law school to be in prosecution. I am excited… Read More

The Board of Commissioners do hereby proclaim the month of May 2022 as Building Safety Month

Posted on April 20th, 2022

Whereas, Emmet County is committed to recognizing our growth and strength, and depends on the safety and economic value of the homes, buildings and infrastructure that serve our citizens, both in everyday life and in times of natural disaster, and; Whereas, our confidence in the resilience of these… Read More

Veterans Dinner – Honoring Veterans on April 14, 2022

Posted on March 31st, 2022

Paradise Lake Boating Access Ramp Out of Service Until Memorial Day

Posted on March 9th, 2022

Burr Mitchell, unit supervisor at Wilderness State Park and administrator of the Paradise Lake Boating Access Site, recently updated local officials on the current situation at that site. Emmet County Board of Commissioner Toni Drier, who also serves on the Paradise Lake Improvement… Read More

‘Coffee With the Inspectors’ – Annual PZCR Spring Meeting March 16

Posted on March 9th, 2022

Springtime weather cranks up activity in construction and remodeling, and local officials want to help the industry be better prepared. Emmet County Department of Planning, Zoning and Construction Resources is holding its annual “Coffee with the Inspectors” at the county fairgrounds community

Afflicted Business Relief Grants Available

Posted on February 28th, 2022

The State of Michigan is launching a grant program to distribute up to $409 Million of its American Rescue Plan Act funds. The Afflicted Business Relief (ABR) grant program is for those businesses who have suffered financial hardship from Covid-19. The program will support “Afflicted… Read More

90th District Court Awarded Grants for its Treatment Courts

Posted on November 16th, 2021

Original release date: November 12, 2021
Veterans in Emmet and Charlevoix counties will soon have additional options available should they find themselves facing some types of charges in the 90th District Court.
The Honorable Angela J. Lasher… Read More

Board of Commissioners Seek Members for New Reimbursement Committee

Posted on November 14th, 2021

Original release date: November 14, 2021
During its November 8 regular meeting, the Emmet County Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted for County Administrator Mike Reaves to initiate the creation of a new Commissioner Reimbursement Committee.
With… Read More

Veterans Day Breakfast Nov. 11 at Odawa Casino

Posted on November 8th, 2021

Veterans Day is Thursday, November 11. Ceremonies and events, as well as restaurant specials and store discounts, will be available for veterans and their families throughout the county. The Emmet County Veterans Affairs Department has partnered with North Central Michigan College and Odawa Casino… Read More