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Confirmed Case of West Nile Virus in Emmet County

Confirmed Case of West Nile Virus in Emmet CountyResidents are reminded to protect themselves from mosquitoesHealth Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) is reporting a confirmed human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in Emmet County. WNV is the most common mosquito-spread disease in the continental U.S. It is passed from infected birds to humans through mosquito bites. Most people infected with WNV do not experience any symptoms. About 1 in 5 infected people may develop symptoms such as fever, headache

NEW NCMC EARLY LEARNING CENTER EXPANDS CHILDCARE OPTIONS IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN

NEW NCMC EARLY LEARNING CENTER EXPANDS CHILDCARE OPTIONS IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN   PETOSKEY, Mich. — North Central Michigan College marked the opening of its new Early Learning Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on its Petoskey campus on August 19. The celebration included remarks from college leaders, guided tours of the state-of-the-art facility, and an invitation for the community to see firsthand how the center will address Northern Michigan’s childcare needs. The ceremony was attended by community

Petoskey Community Health Center to Open September 29 Public Open House Scheduled for September 25

Petoskey Community Health Center to Open September 29Public Open House Scheduled for September 25   Petoskey, MI – Munson Healthcare is pleased to announce the grand opening of its brand-new Petoskey Community Health Center on September 29, 2025. Located at 1619 Anderson Rd, the 55,000 square foot space is designed to serve the healthcare needs of Petoskey and surrounding communities with a wide range of services and specialties. To celebrate, the public is invited to an Open House on Wednesday,

Consumers Energy encourages customers to be safe after reported impersonation

Consumers Energy encourages customers to be safe after reported impersonation (OTSEGO COUNTY, AUG. 15, 2025) Michigan State Police today shared a report of an impersonation of an energy utility worker at a home in Otsego County. In light of this incident, Consumers Energy is encouraging people to be careful and take steps to protect themselves. Here’s how to spot a fake Consumers Energy worker asking to be let in to your home: Ask to see their company identification badge. Real contractors or employees

NCMC’S RENEE DEYOUNG RECEIVES STATEWIDE OUTSTANDING STAFF AWARD

NCMC’S RENEE DEYOUNG RECEIVES STATEWIDE OUTSTANDING STAFF AWARD FROM MICHIGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE ASSOCIATION Award caps DeYoung’s 23-year higher education career     PETOSKEY, Mich. — Renee DeYoung, who retired in June 2025 after 23 years of service to North Central Michigan College (NCMC), has been named the 2025 recipient of the Michigan Community College Association’s (MCCA) Outstanding Staff Award. The award was presented July 31 during the MCCA Summer Conference on Mackinac Island, an annual

Honoring Our 2025 Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates (JMG) Award Winners

Investing in Health: Nurse Practitioner Joins HDNW to Strengthen Care Access

Investing in Health: Nurse Practitioner Joins HDNW to Strengthen Care AccessTo support the health of residents while improving access to public health care, the Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) is adding a new nurse practitioner, René Straub. “The health and well-being of our community is our top priority,” says Shannon Klonowski, HDNW Health Officer. “This new position is an investment in our ability to provide public health services to our residents, while meeting their health needs, and

Awakon Federal Credit Union Breaks Ground for New Petoskey Branch

Awakon Federal Credit Union Breaks Ground for New Petoskey Branch   Petoskey, MI – Awakon Federal Credit Union proudly celebrated a significant milestone on Tuesday, July 29, with the official groundbreaking of its seventh branch location. The new full-service branch will be located at 2001 North US 31 in Petoskey, marking another step forward in the credit union’s mission to serve the financial needs of Northern Michigan communities. This expansion follows the successful opening of a convenient, full