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09-05-2025
- Business
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Cheboygan Commons update on May 13 to focus on project's environmental challenges
CHEBOYGAN — An update on Cheboygan Commons, a redevelopment project designed to replace the closed paper mill along the Cheboygan River, will occur at 6 p.m. on May 13 at the Cheboygan Area Public Library. Sharen Lange, project coordinator for Cheboygan Commons, will discuss the current hold on the project, site remediation and what steps will be taken to get it moving forward. She also wants to focus on the project's environmental challenges as part of Earth Week Plus, which spotlights conservation and protecting the earth's resources. "This is not so much about what is in the project as we have already shared with the community what we want to do with that site. I believe it is important to share images that show environmental concerns and some of the discoveries that have happened while working with EGLE (Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy)," said Lange. More: Large crowd hears about Cheboygan Commons project to replace closed paper mill In 2023, a fire destroyed a warehouse across the street from the Tissue Depot paper mill. Although the building housing the paper operations wasn't damaged, the mill never resumed operations after the blaze. Developer Bob Pulte has proposed transitioning the 14-acre site into a mixed-use development featuring housing, a riverfront restaurant, a boutique style hotel, commercial space for retail or offices, a fitness center and a small special events center. Subscribe Check out our latest offers and read the local news that matters to you Currently, there is no work going on at the site. "The project's current status is due to the lawsuit over the hydroelectric power plant and the seller not being able to deliver a clear title," Lange said. Recently, Cheboygan Commons and the city of Cheboygan were dismissed from the lawsuit. Lange is hopeful everything can be cleared up this year. "We are not saying (the project) is dead but we don't have a clear pathway to obtain the property and get to work," Lange added. The price tag for Cheboygan Commons has doubled to $100 million from the original $50 million estimate. Lange said Pulte and project partners now have a better idea of what will be required to complete the project. The rising price has not deterred Pulte, according to Lange. "Bob Pulte still believes in Cheboygan and still believes in this project," she said. — Contact Paul Welitzkin at pwelitzkin@ This article originally appeared on Cheboygan Daily Tribune: Cheboygan Commons update at library on May 13 to focus on environmental challenges at former paper mill site
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Science
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Earth Week Plus expo to take place on April 26 at Cheboygan library
CHEBOYGAN — Earth Week Plus will present a public expo on Saturday, April 26. According to a community announcement, the expo will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cheboygan Area Public Library, 100 S. Bailey St. in Cheboygan. The event aims to promote conservation and environmental awareness. Subscribe: Check out our subscription offers. The event is free and suitable for all ages. More than 50 exhibitors will provide information about environmental issues. Attendees will be able to see the 'vampires of the Great Lakes,' the sea lamprey, and learn about their impact on fish populations. Live amphibians, turtles and chickens will also be on display. Tour of Emmet County Recycling Center planned for Earth Day Children can also choose a free book and participate in various Make and Take projects, including making bird feeders, planting seeds, painting rocks, creating worm bins and engaging in nature art activities. A game matching birds to nests will be available as well. Additionally, attendees can bring E-Waste for recycling, including computers, cables, small appliances and batteries. This recycling will also occur from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m on April 26. For more details, go to This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. This article originally appeared on Cheboygan Daily Tribune: Earth Week Plus expo to take place on April 26, 2025 at Cheboygan library
