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Ryan Bentley
Age: 32
Number of years reporting: Eight
Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism and political science from Ball State University
Beat: Hard news (e.g., governmental coverage, issue-oriented stories) in the Petoskey area
Journalism awards: I have been recognized by the Michigan Associated Press Editorial Association for breaking news (2002), investigative reporting (2004) and public service (2007). I also have received Michigan Press Association awards for news stories (2004) and enterprise reporting (2005).
Professional/civic organization membership: I am vice-president of the Kiwanis Club of Petoskey and a member of the North Country Trail Association
Interests: Politics, history, reading, photography, walking, hiking
Why do you love your job? I love the opportunities to meet a variety of people and to learn about a wide range of subjects.
What makes Northern Michigan a great place to live? Friendly people and beautiful scenery
- VIDEO: 'Cities tend to offer good value for tax money' CHARLEVOIX— Often, Jim Bresser can see his city property tax dollars at work just by looking out a window at home.
- Unemployment in Charlevoix, Emmet counties higher than state average Whether comparing it with the previous month or the same period a year ago, October’s unemployment rate turned out to be higher for Northwest Michigan.
- Dittmar's pitch for new manager selection committee shot down Soon-to-depart Petoskey City Council members and their successors displayed some differences Monday over how the city should begin the process of selecting its next manager.
- An in-depth look at local tax rates and services Editor's note: This is the first in a three-day series of stories exploring local tax rates and services.
- VIDEO: 'Cities tend to offer good value for tax money' CHARLEVOIX— Often, Jim Bresser can see his city property tax dollars at work just by looking out a window at home.
- ryan_bentley: Petoskey mayor expects proposed amendment will be shared w/ public when its form is"somewhat finalized."
- ryan_bentley: Councilmember's motion to release draft of Petoskey Pointe amendment dies for lack of second.
- ryan_bentley: Petoskey City Council in closed session w/ attorney re: Petoskey Pointe.
- ryan_bentley: Regular unleaded selling just below $2 on Petoskey's south side.
- ryan_bentley: Petoskey city manager George Korthauer has indicated plans to retire from city service in January 2009.
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