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Thursday, September 21, 2023The Otsego County Child Welfare Alliance recognizes October ‘Infant Safe-Sleep Awareness Month'
The Otsego County Child Welfare Alliance (OCCWA), wishes to spread awareness about infant-safe sleep practices during October, Infant Safe Sleep Month. OCCWA is a 501c3 and Otsego County’s Childen’s Trust Michigan local council. OCCWA provides education and resources to promote infant safe sleep practices among families of infants in Otsego County. One of OCCWA’s most popular programs is providing portable cribs and safe sleep education to families who do not have a safe place for their infant to sleep.
Thursday, September 21, 2023Kirtland Staff Set to Join Michigan Community College Leaders for Seventh Leadership Academy
By Kirtland Community College Communications Department GRAYLING, Michigan (September 19, 2023) — Kirtland Community College’s Dean of Liberal Arts, John Thiel and Dean of Occupation Trades, Barb Walden will be joining 38 other Community College leaders for the seventh cohort Michigan Community College Association (MCCA) Leadership Academy. “We are excited about the opportunity to meet with other community college leaders and explore emerging trends in higher education,” said Thiel. “The knowledge and
Tuesday, September 19, 2023Versiti Blood Center of Michigan Issues Emergency Appeal for Blood Donation
State’s blood supply is at a dangerously low point, putting patients at riskGrand Rapids, Mich. – Versiti Blood Center of Michigan has issued an emergency appeal for blood donations, pleading with community members to make an appointment to donate blood in the coming days. Heading into the fall, Versiti has seen a drastic drop in scheduled appointments, with nearly 3,000 open appointments over the next seven days. “This is the lowest our blood inventory has been in over a year, which could mean that blood
Tuesday, September 19, 2023This Thursday, 2nd Annual Harvest A Home Fundraiser
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Countdown Begins: 2nd Annual Harvest A Home Fundraiser to Benefit The Karing Home Youth Project Gaylord, MI | September 6th, 2023 - With just two weeks left until The Karing Home Youth Project's (KHYP) highly anticipated 2nd Annual Harvest A Home fundraiser, excitement is building as the organization prepares to host an evening of community, compassion, and entertainment. The event is set to take place on Thursday, September 21st, at the picturesque Downtown
Tuesday, September 19, 2023Zips 45th Parallel Harley-Davidson Invites Businesses to Collaborate on Halloween Event
Zips is having a Trunk or Treat at the store on October 28 from 11-2. Any businesses that want to join us, please contact Jessica at 989.732.8000. This is a free event. Zips will have cider, treats and a photo opportunity in the store.
Thursday, September 14, 2023Kirtland Regional Police Academy Raises Funds for Michigan Special Olympics
ROSCOMMON, Michigan – Kirtland's Regional Police Academy participated in an annual fundraising event supporting the Michigan Special Olympics on Tuesday, September 12. The event, which took place at Gerrish Township Police Department, brought together community members, sponsors, law enforcement personnel, and Special Olympics athletes to join Police Academy Class 57 in running with the Special Olympics torch. The fundraising event, titled Flame of Hope Community Runs, surpassed its goals, raising over
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Thursday, September 14, 2023$54M in Training Grants Available for Michigan Employers
Information Sessions across Northeast Michigan to be held next week!Thanks to the state of Michigan, Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium can help employers apply for $54 million in training funds available for the year 2024 through the state's Going PRO Talent Fund program. The money is meant to help employers with a demonstrated skilled talent need and is available to private and nonprofits alike. Employers of all sizes in all industries are encourage to apply through their local Michigan Works!
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Thursday, September 14, 2023Northeast Michigan Regional Housing Plan Community Engagement Survey
We need your help to capture housing information for our region! Like many communities, there have been many challenges around housing for the past few years. In May 2022, the City of Gaylord experienced a Category 3 tornado that destroyed 33 homes and damaged an additional 170 at various levels. The Otsego Community Foundation has been a leader in immediate and short-term recovery efforts and is now transitioning to long-term rebuilding efforts. The primary focus of this phase is to ensure the development
Friday, September 08, 2023NCMC Athletics to Host 2023 Timberwolves Athletic Rally
NCMC Athletics to Host 2023 Timberwolves Athletic Rally Free family event set for Saturday, September 23 PETOSKEY –– North Central Michigan College will host a free family event to kick off the college’s 2023—2024 athletic season. North Central will hold its inaugural Timberwolves Athletic Rally on Saturday, September 23, from 11:30 a.m.—1 p.m. outside the Student and Community Resource Center. The event will feature music by Tim’s DJ Service, cookout fare, two bounce houses, face painting, yard
Tuesday, September 05, 2023Gaylord Rotary Brings Back Caramel Apple Fundraiser with Help from Alpine Chocolat Haus
Caramel Apple Fridays Are Back!Have caramel apples delivered to your business or employer's door on either Friday, September 29th, 2023 or Friday, October 6th, 2023. Surprise your staff...get snacks for the family...treat yourself... Gaylord Rotary would be honored to make delicious caramel apples and deliver them to you! This fundraiser is instrumental in providing support for our community. Please join us in celebrating our community by ordering a Rotary Apple today. The order form can be downloaded
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Tuesday, September 05, 2023NCMC Ranked Top Community College In Northern Michigan By Wallethub
August 30, 2023 NCMC RANKED TOP COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN BY WALLETHUB PETOSKEY –– North Central Michigan College is the No. 1 community college in Northern Michigan, according to new rankings from personal finance company Wallethub. Wallethub released its list of “2023’s Best & Worst Community Colleges,” on August 15, with North Central landing as the top community college in Northern Michigan based on 19 indicators of cost and quality, including in-state tuition cost, student-faculty
Tuesday, August 15, 2023MichiganFun Announces Sarah Harding as Keynote Speaker for 2023 Convention
MichiganFun has announced Sarah Harding as a Keynote Speaker for the 30th Annual MichiganFun.com Convention to be held November 2, 2023 - November 4, 2023 at Blue Water Convention Center in Port Huron, Michigan. Sarah Harding is the owner and lead creative at Brand Bridge Marketing, a marketing agency located in Northern Michigan that specializes in serving small to moderate sized businesses. Sarah is also the Marketing & Event Specialist for the Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce where she serves various
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Thursday, July 27, 2023Otsego Community Foundation Seeks Corporate Partners for 2023 Extreevaganza
Friday December 1st, 2023 Become an Extreevaganza Corporate Partner Your partnership supports the Community Fund. The Community Fund is a permanent resource for Otsego County. As our community changes, the flexibility of the Community Fund ensures that the OCF can keep pace and continue to award meaningful grants, regardless of what the future holds. Donations of all sizes are pooled together and carefully invested to grow over time. Your gift is amplified and will be allocated to where it can do the
Tuesday, January 03, 2023Otsego County Economic Alliance Promotes Tri-Share, Program to Offset Childcare Cost
Affordable Child Care for Michigan Families One of the biggest barriers for people seeking to rejoin the workforce is the cost of child care — resulting in more and more parents being left out of the work force. MI Tri-Share, an innovative bipartisan program introduced by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, was created to change all that.Through MI Tri-Share, the cost of an employee's child care is shared equally among the employer, the employee and the State of Michigan — a three-way split — with coordination being
