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Winter Utility Bill Assistance

Stay Cozy, Spend Less. Winter quickly increases the demand for heating and lighting. But lower temperatures don't have to mean higher bills. DTE Energy has plenty of resources that empower you to manage your costs and control usage, without sacrificing comfort.  To get tips and learn more, visit dteenergy.com/staywarm

Wolverine Power Cooperative Purchases 580 Acres in Otsego County for Future Solar Development

Feburary 6, 2023 Otsego County, Michigan – Wolverine Power Cooperative, Michigan’s leader in clean energy and the largest taxpayer in Otsego County, has purchased 580 acres of what was once the former Georgia Pacific grounds south of Gaylord for an anticipated solar farm. “Wolverine Power Cooperative currently provides its members with power that is 60 percent carbonfree,” stated Dan Calverley, Vice President of Generation & Operations. “With a continued need to diversify our power supply through

Silent Auction & Dinner - Celebrating the Talents of GHS Bands & GHS Culinary Arts

Gaylord High Band BoostersSilent Auction & Dinner 5:30PM on Thursday, March 16, 2023Celebrating the Talents of GHS Bands & Culinary ArtsWhere: Gaylord High School 90 Livingston Blvd. Gaylord, MI. 49735What: Silent Auction, Dinner Buffet, and Musical EntertainmentWhen: 3/16/2023, Doors open at 5:30PM, buffet dinner at 630PMHelp: Ask us about event and table sponsorship opportunities. Tickets: $25/Person (or 2 for $40). Limited number of tickets available only through Friday, March 3, 2023 at Bill Marsh

Michigan Works! Holding Hospitality Round Table Lunch & Learn Event

Michigan Works Northeast Consortium is holding on March 14, 2023, Hospitality Round Table Lunch & Learn. Information regarding Otsego County’s hospitality industry will be discussed including: wage data, labor market data, economic impact and first hand experience. SPECIAL GUESTS: Paul Beachnau Executive Director Gaylord Convention and Tourism Bureau and Justin Winslow, President/CEO of Michigan Restaurant and Lodging (MRLA) will join! RSVPs will need to go to  Melissa McDonnell, Business Solutions

Community of Christ - Gaylord Holds Annual Fundraiser, Selling Valentine's Day Cupcakes

Community of Christ - Gaylord announces their annual fundraiser, Valentine's Day Cupcake Sale. Proceeds support our mission for Christ in our faith family and in outreach to our community. Order Here Proceeds also help fund our annual "Warm Gloves for Little Hands" project for our local elementary students.   

Planned Phone Outage Set for Feb. 7 for Gaylord Hospital

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Health Center upgrading system   Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital plans a potential two-hour phone outage starting 8 p.m. Feb. 7 to upgrade hardware and software associated with its phone system.   All phones at the hospital, include patient room phones, will be disabled and necessary communication will be conducted by cell phones. Emergency 911 communication is not affected by the hospital outage. In the event of an emergency, community residents should call

Gaylord Area Hockey Association Seeks Sponsors

Nonprofit Exchange (NPX) Learning Series

Nonprofit Exchange (NPX) Learning Series Would you like to learn more about grant opportunities through the Health Fund for health impact initiatives or capacity building? Michigan Health Endowment Fund Presentation  Presenters: Megan Murphy andTim Niyonsenga  Please join us at 8:00 am either in person at the Otsego County Library upstairs meeting room or via Zoom

Otsego - Antrim Habitat For Humanity Seeks Participants for Cookbook Recipe Showdown

“From our Family to Yours” We would love for you to be part of our community cookbook. The OAHFH ReStores are putting together a community cookbook! Please send us your “famous” or favorite recipes to share with the other families in our communities. We would love to hear a short story about your favorite recipe. The Cook-Off will be held at the Comfort Inn & Suites at 831 West Main ST. Gaylord, MI 49735, on Saturday, March 25, 2023, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. We will have the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes

Gov. Whitmer Announces $47M in Going PRO Talent Fund Grants Awards

Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium was awarded $275,200 in Going PRO Talent Fund grant awards which have been awarded to 10 regional businesses. Link Industries and TF-R, Inc. (Tube Fab Roman Engineering) in Cheboygan County, AJD Forest Products, Springs Window Fashions, and Weyerhaeuser in Crawford County, Cooper Standard Automotive (Gaylord), H&S Mold, Inc., and H&H Tube (Vanderbilt) in Otsego County, Ossineke Industries in Alpena County, and H.B. Carbide Company in Montmorency County. Awards in the

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.   

Peninsula Fiber Network and WINN Communications Agree to Combine Forces

Marquette & Mt Pleasant, MI – January 17, 2023 - Peninsula Fiber Network, LLC (PFN) and WINN Communications announced today an agreement that will see the two companies merging, pending regulatory approvals. PFN is a leading provider of fiber optic-based telecommunications and Next Generation 911 services throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, and parts of Minnesota. WINN Communications is an established telecommunications firm operating a fiber optic network in central Michigan with its headquarters in Mount

Michigan Works! Holding Free Job Seeker Workshops

Michigan Works! Northeast Consortium is planning to hold a series of free workshops over the next few months to help those who are looking for a new job. Whether you’ve been out of the workforce, you’re switching careers, or you’re looking for a part time job, Michigan Works! says the sessions could help you brush up your job hunting skills. Workshop topics include: Resume Writing, Cover Letters, and References; Acing the Interview; What Employers Expect from Employees; Online Job Search with Pure Michigan

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

2022 4th Quarter Taxes Due January 17th

Reminder: 2022 4th quarter taxes are due Tuesday, January 17th, 2023.Click here for more information. Reminder: IRS will begin accepting individual income tax returns on Monday January 23.   W2's and 1099's are due to be delivered and/or postmarked to their employees and subcontractors by January 31.  

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

Case Managers Working to Help Hundreds of Individuals Impacted by Tornado

GAYLORD, MICH. –One full time Disaster Case Manager (DCM) and two part time DCM’s are actively working to provide support and resources for Gaylord residents impacted by the May 20 tornado. The DCM’s come from a diverse background of experiences and will be serving the community for six months. In addition to the DCMs, a construction manager has joined the team to support recovery efforts.  “The community response generated so far is the catalyst to the next phase of recovery. The collaboration between