NEW NCMC EARLY LEARNING CENTER EXPANDS CHILDCARE OPTIONS IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN PETOSKEY, Mich. — North Central Michigan College marked the opening of its new Early Learning Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on its Petoskey campus on August 19. The celebration included remarks from college leaders, guided tours of the state-of-the-art facility, and an invitation for the community to see firsthand how the center will address Northern Michigan’s childcare needs. The ceremony was attended by community
Consumers Energy encourages customers to be safe after reported impersonation (OTSEGO COUNTY, AUG. 15, 2025) Michigan State Police today shared a report of an impersonation of an energy utility worker at a home in Otsego County. In light of this incident, Consumers Energy is encouraging people to be careful and take steps to protect themselves. Here’s how to spot a fake Consumers Energy worker asking to be let in to your home: Ask to see their company identification badge. Real contractors or employees
Investing in Health: Nurse Practitioner Joins HDNW to Strengthen Care AccessTo support the health of residents while improving access to public health care, the Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) is adding a new nurse practitioner, René Straub. “The health and well-being of our community is our top priority,” says Shannon Klonowski, HDNW Health Officer. “This new position is an investment in our ability to provide public health services to our residents, while meeting their health needs, and