Boyne Citizen News

12/05/2025

News highlights this week: Frustrations grow as county veterans officer steps down; Boyne City gives green light to Open Space grant; Ski season opens; Peninsula store calls it quits in downtown Boyne City; Court news: Identity theft & catfishing assault cases; Judy K Benefit Breakfast; Chamber Business After Hours; Stiggs Feed-A-Friend & Chamber provide holiday meals; Community Christmas basket packing and delivery dates. https://conta.cc/4oC2qmG
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11/23/2025

Boyne Citizen highlights: New city manager on the job, Fire destroys former Boyne Valley Lodge in Walloon Lake, Wilson honored for 33 years on BC Fire Department, Foundation supports Boyne Citizen & others with grants, Watch our video of Garden Club assembling wreaths, Kiwanis Club hosts 15th Annual Turkey Trot, Eagles host Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Largest tree in Charlevoix County, Bay Township prepares for Wreaths Across America, Master Gardeners honor Boyne City residents, Cousineau retires after 29 years on BF school board, Patrick McCleary history: The Bergy Bros. Store and more. Subscribe for free!

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11/21/2025

Adam and the Cabana Boys played “An Evening With The Beatles” to a full house at the Boyne City Taproom on a dreary November Thursday night. Great fun and a reminder to support local music and local business!

11/19/2025

Fire at Historic Boyne Valley Lodge - photos by the Boyne Citizen, text below reprinted from Petoskey News Scanner): Crews reported heavy smoke coming from the property known historically as the Boyne Valley Lodge when they arrived on scene around 8:30am Wednesday, November 19.
As of 11:20am, firefighters are still working to put out hotspots, and there are no reports of injuries. The one-story structure has previously housed seasonal short-term rentals, and was recently slated for renovations.
The property's address is 3780 M-75, Boyne City, between the Village of Walloon Lake and US-131. Traffic was diverted as emergency responders worked to put out the fire.
Charlevoix County records show the 26 acre site is owned by SBAM Walloon, LLC, which has a mailing address in Los Angeles, CA. The group purchased the property in 2022 for $1.6 million.

11/12/2025

Jennifer Beano Hampton, Becky Houser, and Bridget Foltz - the three new members of the Boyne City Commission - were sworn into office Tuesday night by City Clerk Jessica Puroll. The Commission unanimously elected Bob Farrell as mayor and Foltz as mayor pro tem. Thursday’s Boyne Citizen will have more pictures and stories about the commission meeting. The City of Boyne City Boyne City Main Street Boyne Area Chamber

11/08/2025

Mayor Tim Nemecek has told the Boyne Citizen that newly hired City Manager Sam Demel will be starting work in Boyne City on November 17 - ahead of his contractual start date of December 1. Here is the text of Demel’s November 7 email to Nemecek and other city commissioners:

“I have reviewed the revised Employment Agreement. During our meeting yesterday, we discussed having some flexibility with the start date. After reviewing my schedule, I would like to begin on November 17. I plan to work for a week and use that time to find accommodation for my family.
“Since the following week is Thanksgiving, if I'm able to secure a house, I would move down during the first week of December and resume work on December 8.
Does this work for you?”
Thank you,
Sam Demel

> As a side note, anyone who might know of housing that Demel could rent for a few months while looking to buy a home in the city limits is asked to contact City Hall at 231-582-6597. Demel is looking for a three-bedroom home with a backyard that would accommodate a larger dog. This was mentioned during the meeting when Demel was hired.
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11/07/2025

The Boyne City Commission hired Sam Demel of Purcell, Oklahoma, as their new city manager late Thursday afternoon, just five days before a new Commission majority is set to be sworn into office. Demel is expected to start on December 1. The Commission also dismissed John Matthews as interim city manager, effective immediately, although they left the door open for Matthews to meet with Demel when he arrives. We will be publishing a special edition of the Boyne Citizen tonight or early Friday with all the details, including a video of the full meeting, which was not recorded and live streamed by the city as is done for most meetings. The City of Boyne City Boyne Area Chamber Boyne City Main Street

11/05/2025

The 3 Bs win the city election! Special edition of the Boyne Citizen coming tonight.

10/31/2025

Boyne City Halloween Costume Parade!
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10/31/2025

Highlights from this week’s Boyne Citizen: City manager post offered to Oklahoma man; EMS director pleads for help and gets a new paramedic; City Commission candidate profiles for Tuesday election; Downtown street projects test patience and communication; Costume parade kicks off Halloween fun; BCHS Drama presents “Big Moments in Broadway History;” Gildas' Bakery featured in podcast; Nov. 4 hearing for Walloon Lake dredging proposal, Patrick McCleary Halloween history, and more. Corrected link!

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10/25/2025

Water Street paving is nearly finished on Saturday afternoon. The City of Boyne City Boyne Area Chamber Boyne City Main Street

10/24/2025

The Boyne Citizen is proud to announce that we have been accepted as a member of the Michigan Press Association. Publishing for a full year was a requirement for membership. Their welcome letter said, ""We are happy to welcome the Boyne Citizen into the Michigan Press Association. Being part of a press association affirms your commitment to ethical reporting and keeps you aligned with the highest standards of the profession. Great journalism stands together and that is true now more than ever. At MPA our strength is in our members." Check out our current issue and subscriber for free at www.boynecitizen.com