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News from February 2024

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Presque Isle County in 2021

By North Michigan News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Presque Isle County received $845,291 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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A look at Medilodge of Traverse City, a nursing home in Traverse City, Michigan

By North Michigan News | Feb 29, 2024

Owned by Everest Opco Group, LLC since Feb. 1, 2018, Medilodge of Traverse City boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Northwestern City of Traverse City: Precinct Se City City 00004

By North Michigan News | Feb 29, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 188 voters in Northwestern City of Traverse City: Precinct Se City City 00004 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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2nd largest nursing home in Wayne County as of Q4 2023

By North Michigan News | Feb 29, 2024

Imperial, a Villa Center, the second largest nursing home in Wayne County, aided an average of 221.3 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Who voted in Central Township of Glen Arbor: Precinct Glen Arbor Township 00001 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By North Michigan News | Feb 29, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 651 voters in Central Township of Glen Arbor: Precinct Glen Arbor Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Montmorency County: 1.2% more students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

By North Michigan News | Feb 29, 2024

There were 835 students enrolled in Montmorency County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Legislative Vote Explanations: February 27-29, 2024

By North Michigan News | Feb 29, 2024

On February 27, 2024, Senator Chang and Senator Bellino voted on bills SB 57 and SB 58 regarding the banning of devices used to inhale nitrous oxide. Senator Chang explained his NO vote by stating, "I don’t believe banning these devices will affect people inhaling nitrous oxide, nor do I believe these bills could be enforced with big online retailers like Amazon. It also opens the door for the next step of government regulation." Despite his opposition, both bills passed with significant margins, SB 57 passing 87-18 and SB 58 passing 88-17.On the same day, Representative...

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156 Charlevoix County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By North Michigan News | Feb 29, 2024

Farms in Charlevoix County received $624,182 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central W Township of Montmorency: Precinct Montmorency Township 00002

By North Michigan News | Feb 29, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 319 voters in Central W Township of Montmorency: Precinct Montmorency Township 00002 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Grand Valley State edges Northern Michigan in double OT thriller

By North Michigan News | Feb 29, 2024

Northern Michigan University's men's basketball team faced a tough defeat against Grand Valley State University, losing 106-99 in double overtime at the Berry Events Center. The Wildcats, who now hold a record of 20-9 overall and 13-4 in their conference, fought hard but ultimately fell short to the Lakers, whose record improved to 13-14 overall and 10-7 in conference play.

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NMU Alpine Ski team heads to nationals after regional success

By North Michigan News | Feb 29, 2024

After a two-week period of training and rest, the Northern Michigan University (NMU) Alpine Ski team is set to compete in the USCSA National Championships. The event will take place at Whiteface Mountain in Lake Placid, New York, from Tuesday through Saturday.

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Alpena County's districts student body comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By North Michigan News | Feb 29, 2024

In Alpena County districts, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Michigan Department of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Ogemaw County in week ending Feb. 24?

By North Michigan News | Feb 29, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Ogemaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central E Township of Mancelona: Precinct Mancelona Township 00002

By North Michigan News | Feb 29, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 332 voters in Central E Township of Mancelona: Precinct Mancelona Township 00002 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Who voted in Central Township of Empire: Precinct Empire Township 00001 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By North Michigan News | Feb 29, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 873 voters in Central Township of Empire: Precinct Empire Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Ogemaw County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Feb. 24

By North Michigan News | Feb 28, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Ogemaw County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Roscommon County in 2021

By North Michigan News | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Roscommon County received $9,704 more in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Rivergate Terrace was largest nursing home in Wayne County as of Q4 2023

By North Michigan News | Feb 28, 2024

Rivergate Terrace, the largest nursing home in Wayne County, aided an average of 229.6 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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How did Central Township of Cross Village: Precinct Cross Village Township 00001 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By North Michigan News | Feb 28, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 200 voters in Central Township of Cross Village: Precinct Cross Village Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Township of Lake: Precinct Lake Township 00001

By North Michigan News | Feb 28, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a North Michigan News analysis of Michigan voter history data shows 629 voters in Central Township of Lake: Precinct Lake Township 00001 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.