Bellaire News

Authorities charged Anne Avery-Miller with an open count of murder in the shooting death of her teenage son in 2007.

Police hope to solve a long string of Antrim County business break-ins. Break-ins at three Alden-area businesses were discovered Saturday, marking nine separate incidents throughout the county in recent weeks.

October 23, 2009: With flu illness widespread throughout the region, public health officials are scrambling to get H1N1 vaccine out to those who are at highest risk of developing complications from the flu.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 4:13 p.m. MANCELONA -- Deputies in Antrim County are asking for your help to find whose behind a series of business break-ins. A A In the last week and a half, more than half a dozen different businesses have had doors and windows busted as a thief, or thieves, made their way in.

A forgotten box of old local newspapers, county atlases and postcards shoved under a bed in the 1970s could turn out to be memorable for George Sarris.

October 15, 2009 : According to public health officials, H1N1 flu has arrived in northwest Michigan and most people should stay home from work, school, or day care if they are sick to avoid spreading the highly contagious virus.

Antrim County upgraded and expanded its recycling program. County commissioners approved spending up to $300,000 a year to pay for a program that increases the number of recycling drop-off spots from three to eight.

A micro brewery in Antrim County won a big award for an unusual brew. Short's Brewing Company in Bellaire won a silver medal at the Great American Beer Festival.

With the arrival of fall comes the arrival of severely discounted golf prices. Sports writer Carlos Monarrez breaks down some of the best golf packages in Michigan.

Filmmaker Michael Moore answers questions following a press screening of his film, 'Capitalism: A Love Story,' at the Bellaire Theater in Bellaire, Mich., on Saturday.

Michael Moore is greeted before a screening of his new film "Capitalism" in San Francisco on Sept.

Michael Moore made a "love story" that brought tears to the eyes of movie-goers. His newest documentary proved both sad and inspirational, said northern Michigan residents and others who attended the Michigan premiere of "Capitalism: A Love Story" in Bellaire on Saturday.

Originally published September 19, 2009 at 2:01 a.m., updated September 19, 2009 at 3:05 a.m. BELLAIRE, Mich.

Detroit Police Chief Warren Evans doesn't know whether he's ready for his close-up. But it's coming.

When the Hall's corn trailer parks at the Traverse City Farmers Market, it is only a matter of time before it's picked clean.

Two weeks ago, the first Traverse City Microbrew & Music Festival showcased regional brews, food and tunes.

Leelanau County appears to have finally landed a new administrator. Richard Eric Cline, 41, accepted a job offer to be the county's top administrator.

A place known for family fun in one Antrim County village has become a magnet for vandalism.

Barbara Riehl, of Starvation Lake, was shopping at the Tom's Food Market in Acme on June 28, when a young man who was bagging approached her with a dozen yellow roses as she was unloading her groceries onto the conveyor belt.

A Bellaire man crashed into the back of a garbage truck. Antrim County sheriff's deputies are investigating a traffic crash that happened Friday around 11:40 p.m. on Ellsworth Road, about a half-mile south of Toad Lake Road in Banks Township.