North Michigan News

Rep. Cavitt: Line 5 tunnel approval right decision for Michigan

By North Michigan News | Dec 1, 2023

Rep. Cam Cavitt has expressed his support for the Michigan Public Service Commission's decision to authorize Enbridge Energy to update its Line 5 pipeline. This decision brings Enbridge one step closer to replacing the section of Line 5 that crosses the Straits of Mackinac with a new pipeline encased in a concrete-lined tunnel.In a statement, Rep. Cavitt praised the decision, stating, "MPSC made the right call today, but it doesn't excuse the overzealous effort to delay and kill the Enbridge proposal." He emphasized the importance of Line 5, as it supplies over half of...

Census Bureau: 2.8% of people in Charlevoix County identified as multiracial in 2021

By North Michigan News | Dec 1, 2023

Of the 26,109 citizens living in Charlevoix County in 2021, 97.2% said they were only one race, while 2.8% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

Census Bureau: 2.7% of people in Oscoda County identified as multiracial in 2021

By North Michigan News | Dec 1, 2023

Of the 8,206 citizens living in Oscoda County in 2021, 97.3% said they were only one race, while 2.7% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

More Boyne Falls Public School District students ready for college-level math in 2021-22 school year

By North Michigan News | Dec 1, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 35.3% of the students were set for college-level math classes based on their performance on the math portion of the SAT.

Damoose Applauds MPSC Approval of Line 5 Permit

By North Michigan News | Dec 1, 2023

State Senator John Damoose, a Republican from Harbor Springs, has expressed his approval following the Michigan Public Service Commission's (MPSC) decision to grant state approval for the Line 5 tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac. The approval of the permit is seen as a significant step towards ensuring energy security in the region and has been hailed as tremendous news for the residents of northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.In a statement, Senator Damoose stated, "This is a major development toward energy security in the region and is tremendous news for...