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Choice Publications Celebrates 20th Anniversary

By Dave Baragrey In April of 2003 Dave Baragrey published the first issue of the Weekly Choice. It was soft beginning but the paper always remained focused on the plan to publish a good local paper that people enjoy reading. Now, 20 years later, the Weekly Choice has become northern Michigan’s favorite newspaper with a much larger circulation that any other newspaper in the area. We are offering some special deals during the months of April and May, but you have to read through the end of the article to

NCMC Now Offering Certified Digital Marketing Associate to Fast Track Lineup

The NCMC Corporate and Community Education Department is adding a new program to its Fast Track lineup. The Certified Digital Marketing Associate class will begin on June 12th. This course will help you learn the basics of digital marketing and different modules like SEO optimization, content marketing, digital analytics, social media marketing, pay-per-click, email marketing, and digital strategy, and will prepare you for the Online Marketing Certified Associate Exam. Grants and scholarships may be

Otsego Just The Good News

Read the March 2023 issue of the Otsego County Newsletter here

State Trooper Outreach Partnership Seeks Golf Outing Support

The State Trooper Outreach Partnership (STOP) is hosting their 2nd annual golf outing at the Otsego Resort on June 16, 2023. We are hoping to obtain raffle items, sponsorships, or players! Click here to learn more. Thank you in advance for your consideration of monetary donations toward sponsorships and/or donations of silent auction items for this event. View event flyer.   

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Offers New Digital Program for Menopause as Part of Comprehensive

DETROIT, March 15, 2023 – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network will offer a new, women’s health solution to help guide members through a healthy transition into menopause. Included as part of the Family Building and Women’s Health Support Solution with Maven Clinic that Blue Cross launched last year, the new component includes a personalized digital care app to help members identify menopausal symptoms and explore treatment options, consult with experts and connect with peers for

Gaylord Area Convention & Tourism Bureau Seeks Trailblazer Award Nominees

The Gaylord Area Tourism Bureau is currently accepting nominations for our annual Trailblazer Award. This award was created to recognize an individual or group who has made a significant contribution to improve the local tourism product within Gaylord/Otsego County and the surrounding area. This honor is intended not only to commend the recipient(s) for their contribution, but also further raise awareness of the many tourism-related enhancements taking place around us each day. Submit Your Nonination by

Calling All Business Owners!

Partner with Amazon and get paid for making deliveries! Use existing staff and resources to deliver packages within your community. Watch this video to learn more.  Mason Leach Sales Representative Michigan Team 989-284-7821 xmasleac@amazon.com Julie Leach Field Acquisition Manager Michigan - WMI1 989-501-1600 leasjuli@amazon.com

Awakon Federal Credit Union Gives Back $50,000 to Northern Michigan Community Organizations

Onaway, MI, March 7th, 2023:   Awakon Federal Credit Union will be giving back $50,000, to twenty-three organizations across Northern Michigan. Awakon FCU’s Board of Directors and Management Team recently formed the Awakon Communities Advocacy Council.  This Council includes team members from Awakon’s five locations.  The intention of this council is to utilize its funds to assist projects and/or organizations that exhibit the potential to improve the quality of life for members of the communities it

Up North Prevention Requests Your Feedback by Survey

Please follow the link below to take a two question survey. The purpose of this questionnaire is to gather information on community priorities and community substance use behaviors. It is based on evidence that drives population-level behavior change (SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework and CADCA's Problem Analysis Process) If you are taking this questionnaire for multiple counties, you should answer the questions for each county in a separate questionnaire. Your participation is appreciated!Take Survey

Purses with a Purpose 2023

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Ladies Golf Travel League Schedule Announced Five Course Collaboration in Gaylord

Enjoy five courses! Enjoy our rotation of five fun and fair golf courses, all offering great service & conditions. Plan to stay after golf and enjoy a wonderful meal! You deserve a night out! Mark your calendars for “golf with the girls” each Wednesday all summer!How do you join? No need to sign up for this league in advance. Just call the host course, each week, starting 7 days in advance, to reserve your tee time. Tee times will be assigned between 4:00pm and 6pm (first come-first serve). Come when you

Christmas in July Golf Outing to Benefit Toys for Tots

The Leathernecks MC, a tax-exempt 501-(C)(19) organization, is a group of active duty and former US Marines who like to ride motorcycles and raise money for children’s charitable organizations. We’ve teamed up with Toys for Tots in Northern Michigan for our 3rd Annual “Christmas in July” Golf Outing.  To make this event successful, we are ready to provide you with valuable marketing exposure in exchange for your financial sponsorship or donation to our Silent Auction. Your participation will help Mike

Gaylord Area Hockey Association Seeks Sponsors

2023 - 2024 Grades K - 12 Open Registration for New Students

New Student Registration for 2023 - 2024 is Open! Grades K - 12 for New Students.  If your child is already enrolled in Gaylord Community Schools, you do not need to enroll.   

Register now for North Central Michigan College’s Spring Career Fair

North Central Michigan College is hosting a Spring Career Fair on Thursday, April 13, from 11 a.m.—3 p.m. in the NCMC Student & Community Resource Center gymnasium.  Open to employers and jobseekers, the event will provide opportunities to network, recruit and interview candidates for career-track and entry-level positions as well as internships.  Employers: Register before February 15 at the Early Bird rate of $30! (Regular rate is $50.)  WHAT: NCMC Spring Career FairWHEN: Thursday, April 13, 2023, from

Versiti Blood Center of Michigan Issues Emergency Appeal for Blood Donations

Less than a day’s supply of blood available, putting patients’ lives at risk Grand Rapids, Mich. – Versiti Blood Center of Michigan has issued an emergency appeal for blood donation. With less than a day's supply of lifesaving blood on the shelves for Michigan hospitals, patients’ lives are at risk. Versiti saw a significant decline in donations during the holiday season, and the downward trend continues as the region navigates ongoing winter weather. Unfortunately, the need for blood does not take a

Otsego 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

Room Redux Northern Michigan Seeks Sponsors for Casino Night to Benefit Children

Good evening and Happy New Year.   My name is Ryan Hallett. My wife Cieara and I are the Executive Directors of Room Redux Northern Mi. We are a non-profit 501 c (3) organization that provides healing Room Transformations for children that have faced trauma including physical and/or sexual abuse. As we embark on 2023, we are in the process of planning what we hope will be a very successful fundraising event and would love to have you join us for an incredible evening of food, fun, and giving all for a

Room Redux Northern Michigan Announces Casino Event to Benefit Children

Room Redux Northern Michigan is excited to announce that we have begun planning our 2nd Annual Cards for Kids Casino Night which will take place on Saturday April 22nd of 2023 at beautiful Treetops Resort in Gaylord Michigan.  Room Redux is a non-profit 501 3 (C) organization that was founded in 2018 by Susie Vybiral in New Braunfels Texas.  Since its creation, Room Redux has performed 180 Room Transformations for children who have faced trauma including physical and/or sexual abuse.  Room Redux is a