🌱 Why Petoskey just ranked among the Midwest’s best lake towns
Petoskey, Michigan Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Petoskey! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Petoskey just ranked among the Midwest’s best lake towns
- How a Petoskey teen turned road flooding into a viral fish catch
- See how Petoskey softball crushed Sault Ste. Marie in two games
Also on today's calendar: 5th Annual Hopfest at City Park Grill and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: How do you measure a fish? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 59 and low of 42 degrees.
- Thursday: A morning shower in the area, temps: high: 70, low: 43.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; windy, with a high of 68 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 3 Michigan Lake Towns Named the Best in the Midwest (banana1015.com) — Petoskey gets singled out as one of the Midwest’s top lake towns, praised for its beachcombing for Petoskey stones, Victorian charm, and fudge-and-wine-fueled downtown. Alongside Charlevoix and Saugatuck, the article positions Petoskey as a must-visit spot for seasonal outdoor fun and relaxed lakeside living. 
2. Petoskey teen grabs a big pike as it swims across road (freep.com subscription) — A Petoskey eighth-grader is getting local fame after grabbing a 18–20 inch pike by hand as it swam across a flooded Petoskey road, a moment captured on viral video. His fish tale comes amid serious spring flooding around Petoskey and Crooked Lake, where high water is reaching homes and damaging property.
3. PHOTOS: Petoskey softball impresses in two against Sault Ste. Marie (petoskeynews.com) — Petoskey High School’s softball team dominated visiting Sault Ste. Marie in a home doubleheader Tuesday, winning 20-5 and 15-0 to move to an 8-3 record. Local fans can check out the photo gallery highlighting the Northmen’s hot bats and strong early-season form.
4. Michigan hummingbirds return as spring migration picks up (ourmidland.com) — Hummingbirds have already been spotted as far north as Petoskey, earlier than many residents typically see them. The article explains their long-distance migration from Central America, how they travel and refuel, and offers basic tips on attracting them to local yards with plants and feeders.
📸 Around Petoskey
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Petoskey Film Series
Carnegie Building, 451 E Mitchell St, Petoskey
7:00 pm
Wednesday April 22
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Other local events
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Singo at The Castle Pub
Castle Pub , 5052 M-66 North , Charlevoix
6:00 pm -
St. Louis Style Rib Night- Every Thursday
Maple River Pub , 3459 US 31 , Brutus -
Vintage Quilt & Wedding Dress Display
Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce , 5052 M66 N , Charlevoix
10:00 am -
5th Annual Hopfest at City Park Grill
City Park Grill , 432 E. Lake Street , Petoskey
6:00 pm -
5th Annual Hopfest at City Park Grill
City Park Grill , 432 E Lake St , Petoskey
6:00 pm -
Ethanology at Brandy's
Brandy's Harbortown
6:00 pm -
Friday Night Fish Fry
Maple River Pub , 3459 US 31 , Brutus
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Friday April 24
📣 Petoskey Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Project Connect 2026
North Central Michigan College
10:00 am -
Vintage Quilt & Wedding Dress Display
Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce , 5052 M66 N , Charlevoix
10:00 am -
Wine Wednesday at The Castle Pub
Castle Pub , 5052 M-66 North , Charlevoix
11:00 am -
Wow! on Wednesday
Petoskey District Library, Children's Department
3:30 pm
Wednesday April 22
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- EOS Hospitality posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Petoskey. Apply here.
- Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Petoskey. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Petoskey here.
Ok Petoskey! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By inches because they have no feet. (Thank you Gypsy S. for sending it in!)
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