Munson Healthcare Strengthens Commitment to Economic Security
Munson Healthcare Strengthens Commitment to Economic Security, Contributes $150,000 to Goodwill Northern Michigan Traverse City, Mich. - Munson Healthcare (MHC) announced today that it has made a commitment to donate $150,000 to Goodwill Northern Michigan (GWNMI), as part of a broad effort to support the needs of those in the community who struggle with food access and chronic homelessness. “As a community-owned nonprofit, we rely heavily on the generosity of our donors and the support from our
Calling All Unsigned Michigan Artists!
Calling All Unsigned Michigan Artists! Odawa Casino and Q100 Michigan Present: Battle of the Bands 2025 Petoskey, MI – Odawa Casino, in partnership with Q100 Michigan, is thrilled to announce the Odawa Casino Battle of the Bands 2025 — a high-energy competition spotlighting Michigan’s best unsigned musical talent. This exciting event offers local artists the chance to win $4,000 cash, radio airplay, and live performance opportunities! If you're a solo artist, duo, or band from Michigan and over the age
NCMC NAMES SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES IN HONOR OF BORRA FAMILY
NCMC NAMES SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH SCIENCES IN HONOR OF BORRA FAMILY Borra School of Nursing and Health Sciences celebrates the legacy of Pier and Renee Borra’s impact PETOSKEY, Mich. — North Central Michigan College (NCMC) has announced the naming of its Nursing and Health Sciences division as the Borra School of Nursing and Health Sciences, honoring longtime benefactors Pier and Renee Borra for nearly two decades of extraordinary generosity and leadership. North Central’s Board of Trustees
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SBA Opens Additional Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Michigan Counties
Michigan Works! Secures $53,500 in Competitive Grants
Michigan Works! Secures $53,500 in Competitive Grants Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium has secured $53,500 in competitive training grants from the state of Michigan’s Going PRO Talent Fund to help two local employers enhance their workforce. Awardees of the recent cycle of Going PRO funds are Alcona Citizens for Health in Alpena County (awarded $36,000) and Thunder Bay Community Mental Health Service, Inc. in Montmorency County (awarded $17,500). Throughout 2025, the team at Michigan Works!
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital Invests $2.7 Million for New MRI
Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital Invests $2.7 Million for New MRI Magnetom Sola MRI Provides more Efficient, Comfortable, State-of-the-Art Technology A new Magnetom Sola MRI machine was installed earlier this month at Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital and is ready for patient use. This $2.7 million investment is part of Munson Healthcare’s Regional Care Transformation plan and commitment to expanding outpatient services in Grayling and its surrounding Northern Michigan communities. The new
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Northern Michigan’s Newest Water Park Opens in Gaylord
Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of MICHIGAN
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FACT SHEET DISASTER LOANS MICHIGAN Declaration 21127 & 21128 (Disaster: MI-20034) Incident: SEVERE WINTER STORMS occurring: March 28 – 30, 2025 in Cheboygan County, Michigan; and the contiguous Michigan counties of: Charlevoix, Emmet, Mackinac, Montmorency, Otsego and Presque Isle Application Filing Deadlines: Physical Damage: August 8, 2025 Economic Injury: March 9, 2026 If you are located in a declared disaster area, you may be eligible for financial
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Recovery Grant Opportunity for Public Serving Organizations affected by Ice Storm
The Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) is pleased to announce a grant opportunity for public serving organizations (including nonprofits, schools and government entities) affected by the 2025 Ice Storm. This grant program aims to restore and strengthen the capacity of local public entities, ensuring they can continue serving the community effectively in both immediate recovery and long-term preparedness. “Over the past five years nonprofits and other community organizations serving Otsego County have
The Smash Summer 2025
Five Northern Michigan employers recognized as “Champions”
Five Northern Michigan employers recognized as “Champions” for using Registered Apprenticeship Programs to train workers GAYLORD— Five northern Michigan employers earned honors on Tuesday, May 28 in a ceremony following a panel discussion at the Otsego County Library aimed at recruiting more area businesses to offer Registered Apprenticeships to build the local talent pipeline. Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Department, Talent Together, the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters, the Michigan
Up North Dermatology is growing!
Up North Dermatology is growing! With three providers now on staff, we are accepting new patients for everything from routine skin checks to acne treatment and more. Located right in Gaylord. Learn more at www.upnorthderm.com/meet-the-team.
Tick Talk: Smart Steps to Avoid Bites and Stay Healthy
Tick Talk: Smart Steps to Avoid Bites and Stay Healthy The Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) reminds residents to enjoy the summer outdoors—just don’t forget to take simple steps to prevent tick bites. With Lyme disease cases in Michigan rising 168% over the past five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service (MDHHS), awareness and prevention are more important than ever. Michigan is home to more than 20 known species of ticks. Closely related to
Munson Healthcare Shares New Community Health Needs Assessment Priorities from Triennial Assessment
Munson Healthcare Shares New Community Health Needs Assessment Priorities from Triennial Assessment Access to care, economic security, and mental health identified as top focus areas – system to build on momentum of last three years. Traverse City, Mich. - After 18 months of data research and gathering input from communities across 31 Northern Michigan counties, Munson Healthcare, in partnership with MiThrive, is announcing new priorities identified through the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment.
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Grand Opening of NCMC Early Learning Center Delayed
Grand Opening of NCMC Early Learning Center Delayed WHAT: North Central Michigan College’s Early Learning Center grand opening, originally scheduled for Monday, June 9, has been postponed due to unexpected construction and inspection delays. The accompanying ribbon-cutting ceremony set for Tuesday, June 10, will also be rescheduled. WHEN:New date to be announced later in June. WHERE:NCMC Early Learning Center Pre-K Education Building 1421 Howard Street Petoskey, MI 49770 DETAILS: The
Northern Michigan Warhounds Bring a New Era of Semi-Pro Hockey to Gaylord
Northern Michigan Warhounds Bring a New Era of Semi-Pro Hockey to Gaylord Gaylord, MI —The Northern Michigan Warhounds are a new member and powerful addition to our community. Set to take the ice this fall at the Otsego County Sportsplex, the Warhounds represent more than just a hockey team—they embody a renewed vision for semi-professional sports in Northern Michigan. The Warhounds come as a part of the American Premier Hockey League (APHL) and will host home games on Saturday evenings and select Sunday
Otsego Memorial Hospital Parking Lot Partially Closed Due to Crane Work
Otsego Memorial Hospital Parking Lot Partially Closed Due to Crane Work Gaylord, MI — Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital would like to inform patients and visitors that a portion of the main entrance parking lot is temporarily closed due to necessary crane work. A fenced-off area has been established to ensure safety during this project, which is expected to last approximately two weeks. This work is part of the $33.6 million investment in renovation and expanding Otsego Memorial Hospital. In
Emergency Mini-Grants for Ice Storm Recovery
Otsego County Economic Alliance and the Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Emergency Mini-Grants for Ice Storm Recovery [Gaylord, MI] – The Otsego County Economic Alliance and the Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that small businesses in Otsego County that were impacted by the March 2025 ice storm are now eligible to apply for emergency mini-grants to aid in their recovery. This initiative is made possible by a grant from the Disaster Response Fund (DRF) of the Otsego
