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Administrative Declaration of a Disaster for the State of MICHIGAN

U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FACT SHEET DISASTER LOANS MICHIGAN Declaration 21127 & 21128 (Disaster: MI-20034) Incident: SEVERE WINTER STORMS occurring: March 28 – 30, 2025 in Cheboygan County, Michigan; and the contiguous Michigan counties of: Charlevoix, Emmet, Mackinac, Montmorency, Otsego and Presque Isle Application Filing Deadlines: Physical Damage: August 8, 2025     Economic Injury: March 9, 2026  If you are located in a declared disaster area, you may be eligible for financial

Recovery Grant Opportunity for Public Serving Organizations affected by Ice Storm

  The Otsego Community Foundation (OCF) is pleased to announce a grant opportunity for public serving organizations (including nonprofits, schools and government entities) affected by the 2025 Ice Storm. This grant program aims to restore and strengthen the capacity of local public entities, ensuring they can continue serving the community effectively in both immediate recovery and long-term preparedness.  “Over the past five years nonprofits and other community organizations serving Otsego County have

The Smash Summer 2025

Five Northern Michigan employers recognized as “Champions”

Five Northern Michigan employers recognized as “Champions” for using Registered Apprenticeship Programs to train workers   GAYLORD— Five northern Michigan employers earned honors on Tuesday, May 28 in a ceremony following a panel discussion at the Otsego County Library aimed at recruiting more area businesses to offer Registered Apprenticeships to build the local talent pipeline.   Cheboygan County Sheriff’s Department, Talent Together, the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters, the Michigan

Up North Dermatology is growing!

Up North Dermatology is growing! With three providers now on staff, we are accepting new patients for everything from routine skin checks to acne treatment and more. Located right in Gaylord. Learn more at www.upnorthderm.com/meet-the-team. 

Tick Talk: Smart Steps to Avoid Bites and Stay Healthy

Tick Talk: Smart Steps to Avoid Bites and Stay Healthy   The Health Department of Northwest Michigan (HDNW) reminds residents to enjoy the summer outdoors—just don’t forget to take simple steps to prevent tick bites. With Lyme disease cases in Michigan rising 168% over the past five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service (MDHHS), awareness and prevention are more important than ever.     Michigan is home to more than 20 known species of ticks. Closely related to

Munson Healthcare Shares New Community Health Needs Assessment Priorities from Triennial Assessment

Munson Healthcare Shares New Community Health Needs Assessment Priorities from Triennial Assessment Access to care, economic security, and mental health identified as top focus areas – system to build on momentum of last three years.   Traverse City, Mich. - After 18 months of data research and gathering input from communities across 31 Northern Michigan counties, Munson Healthcare, in partnership with MiThrive, is announcing new priorities identified through the 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment.

Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce Funds Culinary Camp Scholarships for Gaylord High School Students

Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce Funds Culinary Camp Scholarships for Gaylord High School Students  GAYLORD, MI – June 9, 2025  The Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce it has provided scholarships for four talented Gaylord High School culinary program students to attend a summer culinary camp. These scholarships, totaling $1,000.00 were made possible through a percentage of ticket sales from the "Taste of Gaylord" event.  This initiative underscores the Chamber's commitment to fostering

MSHDA Awards Grant to Help Attract Healthcare Workers to Northern Michigan

MSHDA Awards Grant to Help Attract Healthcare Workers to Northern Michigan Munson Healthcare among seven employers across the state to be chosen for the pilot initiative.    Traverse City, MI – The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has announced that it has approved and awarded a $500,000 Employer-Assisted Housing Fund (EAH) matching grant to Munson Healthcare.   The EAH Fund is backed by $10 million in state funding and offers direct support to employers that contribute matching

Otsego Memorial Hospital Parking Lot Partially Closed Due to Crane Work

Otsego Memorial Hospital Parking Lot Partially Closed Due to Crane Work Gaylord, MI — Munson Healthcare Otsego Memorial Hospital would like to inform patients and visitors that a portion of the main entrance parking lot is temporarily closed due to necessary crane work. A fenced-off area has been established to ensure safety during this project, which is expected to last approximately two weeks. This work is part of the $33.6 million investment in renovation and expanding Otsego Memorial Hospital. In

Emergency Mini-Grants for Ice Storm Recovery

Otsego County Economic Alliance and the Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Emergency Mini-Grants for Ice Storm Recovery [Gaylord, MI] – The Otsego County Economic Alliance and the Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that small businesses in Otsego County that were impacted by the March 2025 ice storm are now eligible to apply for emergency mini-grants to aid in their recovery. This initiative is made possible by a grant from the Disaster Response Fund (DRF) of the Otsego

NORTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN COLLEGE OPENS INNOVATIVE EARLY LEARNING CENTER

NORTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN COLLEGE OPENS INNOVATIVE EARLY LEARNING CENTER Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for June 10 at 10 a.m.   PETOSKEY, MI — North Central Michigan College (NCMC) is proud to announce that its Early Learning Center (ELC) will open on Monday, June 9, 2025, bringing a new standard of high-quality, full-time childcare to families in Emmet County. Located in the Pre-K Education Building on NCMC’s Petoskey campus at 1421 Howard Street, the center will serve up to 12 infants, toddlers, and young

Students Explore Local Careers at MiCareerQuest Northeast 2025

Students Explore Local Careers at MiCareerQuest Northeast 2025GAYLORD –May 15 - The 2025 MiCareerQuest Northeast annual career-exploration event was held at the Ellison Place in Gaylord on May 15th. Over 1,100 students, grades 8-12, from 22 schools across the 11-county region attended. The event featured 82 exhibits offering hands-on, interactive, career exploration in industries such as healthcare, construction, manufacturing, public safety, technology, and more. More than 320 working professionals

Wright Way Underground Joins the Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce

Wright Way Underground Joins the Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce Locally owned business brings reliable services and a strong work ethic to the Chamber community.   GAYLORD, MI — The Gaylord Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Sam Wright and Wright Way Underground as one of our newest members! Locally owned and operated by Sam Wright, Wright Way Underground is known for its dependable work ethic and wide range of services, including trenching, excavation, driveway installation and custom