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Thursday, December 18, 2025NORTHERN MICHIGAN CHAMBER ALLIANCE URGES REPRESENTATIVES TO SUPPORT BILL TO RESTORE FUNDING
NORTHERN MICHIGAN CHAMBER ALLIANCE URGES REPRESENTATIVES TO SUPPORT BILL TO RESTORE FUNDING FOR STATEWIDE PROJECTSHB 4576 moves back to the House with supplemental appropriations to fund work projects Traverse City, MI – The Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance calls on northern Michigan’s House members to voice their support and advocate for action in response to the Michigan Senate voting to approve HB 4576, a supplemental appropriations bill that will restore funding that the House Appropriations
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Wednesday, December 17, 2025New Year, New Career — Start in Healthcare
New Year, New Career — Start in Healthcare Start 2026 with a new career path. North Central Michigan College has expanded scholarship support for its Fast Track healthcare programs, offering short-term training that leads to in-demand jobs. With up to 75% tuition assistance available for qualifying students, this is an ideal time to pursue credentials in CNA, CCMA, Dental Assisting, Phlebotomy, and more. Classes begin in January and February! Explore programs and available scholarships
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Tuesday, December 16, 2025NCMC CELEBRATES PRACTICAL NURSING CLASS OF 2025
NCMC CELEBRATES PRACTICAL NURSING CLASS OF 2025 15 new Licensed Practical Nurses set to enter workforce PETOSKEY, Mich. — North Central Michigan College (NCMC) is celebrating the graduation and pinning of its Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Class of 2025. The December 11 ceremony honored 15 graduates, the college’s second cohort since launching its Practical Nursing program. Surrounded by family, friends, and members of the North Central community, the graduates received nursing pins and
Monday, December 15, 2025Collaborative Elk Webcam Goes Live
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release December 15, 2025 Collaborative Elk Webcam Goes Live Gaylord, MI - The Gaylord Area Convention & Tourism Bureau, in partnership with the Otsego County Commission on Aging (OCCOA) and the City of Gaylord, are bringing elk viewing right to the comfort of your own home. This community partnership came together as the City was finalizing the last details of their new Elk View Park and the previous webcam to view elk from was no longer operational. “In a tourism
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Thursday, December 11, 2025NCMC APPROVES NEW DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM TO STRENGTHEN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE
NCMC APPROVES NEW DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM TO STRENGTHEN REGIONAL HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE PETOSKEY, Mich. — North Central Michigan College (NCMC) has approved a new Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Dental Hygiene, a high-demand program designed to expand access to oral-health education and strengthen the region’s healthcare workforce. The new degree, approved unanimously by the NCMC Board of Trustees on December 9, will be the college’s first for-credit offering in the dental sciences, reflecting a
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Tuesday, December 09, 2025NCMC TO HOST GAYLORD CENTER OPEN HOUSE JANUARY 13
NCMC TO HOST GAYLORD CENTER OPEN HOUSE JANUARY 13 PETOSKEY, Mich. — North Central Michigan College will host an open house at its Gaylord Center on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 5 — 7 p.m. The event is free and open to anyone interested in starting or completing a college degree, as well as students who are exploring dual enrollment or Early Middle College opportunities.Located at 620 E. 5th Street, the Gaylord Center offers a variety of courses and programs designed to support students throughout
Tuesday, December 09, 2025Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital Receives Leapfrog ‘A’ Grade
Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital Receives Leapfrog ‘A’ Grade National watchdog group gives hospital its top mark for quality and safety. Gaylord, Mich. - Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital announced today that it has received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group for Fall 2025. The twice-yearly report card from the hospital quality organization was released in November. “This ‘A’ grade is a great example of how our healthcare team is committed to providing the highest level of
Wednesday, December 03, 2025GT Crisis Center Offers Help During its First Holiday Season
GT Crisis Center Offers Help During its First Holiday Season Those struggling during the holidays have 24/7 access to mental health resources. There is now a new resource for those in Northern Michigan silently struggling with stress, loneliness, or loss this holiday season as the Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center (Crisis Center) welcomes people 24/7. According to research, 89% of U.S. adults report stress during the holidays, with 41% feeling an increase in stress (American
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Wednesday, December 03, 2025Light the Night Christmas Celebration Brings Santa Parade & Artisan Market to Gaylord
Light the Night Christmas Celebration Brings Santa Parade & Artisan Market to Gaylord (Gaylord) – Downtown Gaylord will formally welcome the holiday season to our community on Saturday, December 13th. Join your friends and neighbors for the first annual “Light the Night Christmas Celebration,” inspired by the charm of our sister city, Pontresina, Switzerland. Revelers can look forward to an artisan market hosted by Gaylord Area Council for the Arts under the Pavilion from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. The market
Tuesday, December 02, 2025Tourism Bureau Makes Donation to Snowmobile Trails Council
Tourism Bureau Makes Donation to Snowmobile Trails Council Gaylord, MI - The Gaylord Area Convention & Tourism Bureau was pleased to make a $5,000.00 donation to the Gaylord Snowmobile Trails Council to assist with ice storm cleanup on our trail system. Otsego County is home to just under 100 miles of groomed snowmobile trails. Following April’s unprecedented ice storm, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources cleared the snowmobile trails to make them accessible. The Gaylord Snowmobile Trails
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Tuesday, December 02, 2025NCMC OFFERS AFFORDABLE SUMMER EMPLOYEE HOUSING IN PETOSKEY
NCMC OFFERS AFFORDABLE SUMMER EMPLOYEE HOUSING IN PETOSKEY Limited availability; employers urged to act before rooms are filled PETOSKEY, Mich. — North Central Michigan College (NCMC) is pleased to announce the availability of affordable summer housing for seasonal employees, interns, and students in the heart of Petoskey. From mid-May to mid-August, NCMC offers convenient accommodations in its Residence Hall, located on Howard Street, providing an ideal solution for those seeking
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